Entry for November 21, 2010

Have you ever been between a rock and a hard place? Haven't we all!
Think about this, the plant in the picture is growing on the reservoir side of the Tennessee River's Chickamauga Dam. Thousands of rocks cover the berm from the lake up to the roadway. This plant is between nothing but rocks. It decided to make the best of the situation and just live it up. So why can't we do the same. We all know human interaction is a lot different than plants and rocks. Or, is it? Making the best of a situation is something I have seen people handle without faltering in their ambition. As for me, I become unpredictable. Sometimes rising to the top and sometimes showing my distaste for the situation. As I've become older and somewhat wiser, I have become a little more cautious with my hasty reactions. Every situation needs special handling and time to make the best decision. I'll keep trying to make the rocky situations better than they actually are. I'm still learning despite my elder state.

Last week I missed a unique photo opportunity.  It was either Thursday or Friday morning when the eastern sky was filled with puffy clouds that hung in low layers. Their undersides were tinted a pinkish orange by the rising sun. Those of you who know me know my colors are a bit skewed. Nevertheless, the clouds were breathtaking and I hated that I had no way to record what I saw. To quote myself from a previous blog, "The sky always fascinates me with its ever changing beauty".

This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. I am thankful for the love and support Gin has given me during this travel job I have been assigned to. I know its not easy being in her position and she has handled so many obstacles that I normally help with.

Caris and I will be running the Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5k this week. I'm confident I can make the entire course. I am also confident that I will not be in the top 20..30...or whatever. I will finish and I will enjoy being there with Caris for our first of many such races. Fathers and daughters need to have something they can do together. Caris came up with this idea and she has been training around her horse pastures. I've been training at the Chattanooga Riverwalk Park each week. I'll break down the results next week in this blog. I'm sure Caris will out run me on this event. It would be a shame if she didn't beat her old man.

Have a great Thanksgiving!!!
Be safe and smart in your travels!
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