Random Thoughts While Driving In

The Kansas City skyline is once again backed by portents of rain while at the same time basking in the morning sun.  How many times have we had these good opportunities for rain, but it just doesn't happen?   Funny thing about rain….. no one ever seems happy about it's current status.  There's either too much or too little.   I don't remember a time when I heard folks saying "Ahhhh, just enough rain!".

I pause and enjoy the morning sunlight's bathing of the architectural embellishments on the downtown buildings.   The low angle of the light picks out details in a soft, subtle way that seems to reach in and touch my heart.  These old buildings were the pinnacle of technological achievement in their day.   It was an era that valued craftsmanship and beauty.  I know we sometimes think we've lost those traditions today, but I'm not so sure.   Perhaps it's just that our conception of them have changed.

I am trying to truly treasure moments like this.  Life goes by so fast, and when the day is done, I often don't know exactly where it went.   I'm trying to develop the habit of stopping, taking a deep breath, and soaking in the moment.  I don't know how much it's going to help, but it feels good to me.

I do love this town.  The history, the beauty, the BBQ.   These are some of the things that I hope to share as this blog progresses and grows.  I hope they touch something in you, and that you'll share your own thoughts and ideas here as well.

posted by B.G. Roberts @ 10:19 AM