I’m at the second day of a conference. I stayed in a hotel that gives me the chance to walk along an urban trail to the college campus where we’re meeting. Walking back last night, I paid attention to the buds on the tips of the bushes along the way. I’ll do that again this morning and look for other signs of spring.
The conference is giving me a lot of new information, and my brain is making connections between this and other work i’m doing. People coming together and sharing ideas and energy create beauty in that room. The conference is organized by people working on developing a full inventory of sidewalks in our state and the need for accessibility improvements. Having that data can help us focus our investments and also give people the routing information they need to have an accessible pathway to their destination. A world that’s accessible for everyone, regardless of disability, would be beautiful indeed.
Flocks of birds are overhead, heading south. Some have stopped at my bird feeder. I hear birds chirping on my walk. Something I haven’t heard for the last few months. The cycle of the seasons…Spring on its way.
I get to go for a trail run today. I will pay attention to the movements of my body, the sounds and sensations of breath, the crunch stones and dirt underfoot, the domes of the hills surrounding me, the blue sky.
I have loved teddy bears since I was a little girl. Now, I live with Loc, and his mom gave me a few teddy bears, too. There is an orange teddy bear that only has one eye. Mom and I tried to find him a matching eye, but we haven’t found one yet. Well, that’s okay. He is okay with just one beautiful eye. I am okay with being a visually impaired person. The important thing is that we are not beautiful because of our eyes. He is beautiful in how he can comfort me with his soft fur. I am beautiful because my heart cares for others even when I feel down. Happy Friday to our community of kindness and wisdom! 🐻
Like so many of you, a shift in the air will have my attention today. I’ll be outside, somewhere, soaking up the sun and the warmth that a predicted 47 degrees will bring. 🩷
We have gorgeous cherry trees blooming all around the city right now, and I am loving the pink blooms giving some color to the end of Winter as we drift slowly into Spring. I’ve also seen a few Japanese magnolia trees in bloom, and those are one of my favorites. I offer my attention to the changing of the seasons and all that it offers us, from what we can see with our eyes to what we can experience as we think about the growth and renewal that comes with the shift… especially in this strong year of the horse!
My Ngoc, I certainly do. It can change, but it looks like an active weather pattern setting up for next week as I last checked my phone, especially towards the ladder part.
Spring is in the air I can feel it ! This is Mother Earth showing us how much she loves us always. I love you Mother Earth 🌍 and I’m so grateful to how you do everything for us and never expect anything from us. I pray we all show you the love you give and give our attention and heart truly.
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I’m at the second day of a conference. I stayed in a hotel that gives me the chance to walk along an urban trail to the college campus where we’re meeting. Walking back last night, I paid attention to the buds on the tips of the bushes along the way. I’ll do that again this morning and look for other signs of spring.
The conference is giving me a lot of new information, and my brain is making connections between this and other work i’m doing. People coming together and sharing ideas and energy create beauty in that room. The conference is organized by people working on developing a full inventory of sidewalks in our state and the need for accessibility improvements. Having that data can help us focus our investments and also give people the routing information they need to have an accessible pathway to their destination. A world that’s accessible for everyone, regardless of disability, would be beautiful indeed.
Yesterday afternoon I was very excited to learn that Streetsblog featured this data project in an article. Streetsblog runs a lot of great articles on the world of active transportation that I work in so that was a fan moment. https://usa.streetsblog.org/2026/02/24/map-every-sidewalk-in-your-state-ai-google-maps?utm_source=streetsblog-usa.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tuesday-8217-s-newsletter
My attention will be focused on the beautiful face and words of a friend with whom I am having lunch.
A road trip is before me seeing cattle in the fields and hawks and other winged ones perched on posts. Have a cozy weekend to all! ☮️💕
Flocks of birds are overhead, heading south. Some have stopped at my bird feeder. I hear birds chirping on my walk. Something I haven’t heard for the last few months. The cycle of the seasons…Spring on its way.
I get to go for a trail run today. I will pay attention to the movements of my body, the sounds and sensations of breath, the crunch stones and dirt underfoot, the domes of the hills surrounding me, the blue sky.
I have loved teddy bears since I was a little girl. Now, I live with Loc, and his mom gave me a few teddy bears, too. There is an orange teddy bear that only has one eye. Mom and I tried to find him a matching eye, but we haven’t found one yet. Well, that’s okay. He is okay with just one beautiful eye. I am okay with being a visually impaired person. The important thing is that we are not beautiful because of our eyes. He is beautiful in how he can comfort me with his soft fur. I am beautiful because my heart cares for others even when I feel down. Happy Friday to our community of kindness and wisdom! 🐻
You are indeed beautiful, NGOC and so is your Teddy Bear. Thank you for filling my mind with beauty and my heart with joy.
Happy Friday to you too, Ngoc!
My Ngoc, ,I see your collection of teddy bears.
Like so many of you, a shift in the air will have my attention today. I’ll be outside, somewhere, soaking up the sun and the warmth that a predicted 47 degrees will bring. 🩷
I stepped outside just now to look at the sky before sunrise. Blue, pink, peach, yellow- all before the star has even risen!
We have some expected thunderstorms later this afternoon/evening – will enjoy listening to the sound of rain.
Happy Friday everyone!
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We have gorgeous cherry trees blooming all around the city right now, and I am loving the pink blooms giving some color to the end of Winter as we drift slowly into Spring. I’ve also seen a few Japanese magnolia trees in bloom, and those are one of my favorites. I offer my attention to the changing of the seasons and all that it offers us, from what we can see with our eyes to what we can experience as we think about the growth and renewal that comes with the shift… especially in this strong year of the horse!
I can’t wait for our trees to bloom too. Spring comes a little later here, even though February has been weirdly warm.
My son just sent some pics of cherry blossom trees in Japan – it’s a bit early but they were able to see some over there🌸
I just went into the kitchen for a cup of coffee, looked at the calendar on the fridge and read today is International Polar Bear Day!
My lovely wife Cheryl.
Peace, Love & Light.
Joseph, your post makes me smile. Thank you.
Today will be sunny with 45-50 degrees in the Twin Cities before a couple inches of snow comes tomorrow.
Snowman Loc, I see how much you like snow. Enjoy! 🌨
My Ngoc, I certainly do. It can change, but it looks like an active weather pattern setting up for next week as I last checked my phone, especially towards the ladder part.
The beauty of this morning sunrise on the snow covered landscape….gorgeous!
Spring is in the air I can feel it ! This is Mother Earth showing us how much she loves us always. I love you Mother Earth 🌍 and I’m so grateful to how you do everything for us and never expect anything from us. I pray we all show you the love you give and give our attention and heart truly.
Beautifully said, dear Antoinette. May our species grow into the wisdom you share here.
Early spring in the Twin Cities this year, Antoinette.