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I don't take pictures often but I memorize pictures in my mind. I will see some of these moments in my mind for years to come. In particular the trail on the return to the parking lot. It was perfect, with solitude, the sights, the wild life, and everything that made up the whole experience.

Things to Remember

* Sun through the trees

* Dew vaporizing into mist

   and pouring away from the

   branches

* Dew drops on mountain

   azaleas

* The many stands of

   towering, massive, red

   barked Sequoia trees

* Sound of running water

* Birds singing in the trees

* Sound of wind through the

   trees

* Sense of accomplishment

* relief

* No injuries

* Thoughts of doing it again

* Where next?

* What do I need?

* Who will go with me?

* deer jumping

* bees flurrying and

   landing

* must be so careful

* appreciation

* Respect

* gratitude

* things I like

* things I don’t

* memories

* Pictures in my mind

* eat less

* Enjoy while I can

* conversations

* good choices

* silence

* deep thoughts

* emptiness of thought

* relax

* find yourself

* but be at peace with
yourself and who you are