Step Back

Wade Lagoon

Once Jeff was settled into his new digs I left to grab some lunch and do some more exploring.  My objective today was Case Western University and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

It became abundantly clear to me that I was spending too much time focused on Jeff and worrying over things that are out of my control.   I needed to step back and gain some perspective.  And what better way to do that then to walk a mile to the University in 80 degree weather and sweat my ass off.  I don't always thing things through.  But I made it.

Methodist Church

 What would a day be with a picture of another church?

Judson Manor - A retirement home

Sidewalk leading to the art museum

More sidewalk art

I didn't know if I would be allowed to take any photos inside the museum.  There were a dozen guards and docents I could have asked but chose not to.  After all how do you choose what to photograph and what not to when everything in there is a work of art. HeHe.

Well I held fast to my, No Photos, rule until I got to this room.

Medieval armor and weaponry.  Yeah baby!

So I tried to be all stealth like and take photos without anyone seeing.  I am sure the guards watching me on the ceiling cams were highly amused.  But good lord people, this geek girl squealed with joy upon seeing this place.  Halberds, claymores, and flintlocks oh my.  So flintlocks came along after the medieval period, whatever.  Don't worry William I have  more photos to share with you when I get home.  But here's one more to tide you over.

After I left the museum I really wanted to go play some World of Warcraft but settled for walking to the Botanical Gardens. I traded in Rogues for Roses.  Sacrifices must be made sometimes.

For $8.50 I was allowed to wander around a tropical rain forest, a desert landscape, and many outside gardens as well.  I would imagine this place is even more beautiful in the spring and summer.  I am very much looking forward to sharing all my photos with Janet, my gardening guru and with my mom, who still can't believe I have started to enjoy working in my yard.

Here are a couple of my favorite pictures from today.

I didn't realize there was a bird in this shot until I got home

I have a feeling this is going to be in my yard one day

Sitting down here beneath the trees, I almost felt like I was back home

I feel alive and refreshed again.  Jeff's progress has energized me and I am not as freaked out as I was.  Sorry if last night's post upset anyone.  Sometimes private fears don't need to be made public.  But this is my life and it isn't always pretty.  And sometimes when you share those scary thoughts, they aren't so scary anymore.

My love to all of you.  Blessing on us all.