Uphill idealist

Image found at Thomas Jefferson Journal. The sound of my feet slapon the blacktop. The padding, panting, and leash jingling of my dog add to the rhythm. Deep breaths followed by thankful exhales, help me press on in this tempo of activity. The sky is hazy, the air is thick with humidity. Sweat is already running down my back and face. This isn't going to be easy. The crickets boldly sing providing the song's base, the morning dove croons her pretty solo for variety, and the frogs bellow a backbeat to cheer me on. I suppose I didn't need my ipod after all. Feet slapping, arms swinging, lungs working and heart pounding. It's time to take this show on the road. T.L. Eastman 2011'

Return the library book and the "borrowed" cozy sweater. Return the tupperware, because thrifty gladware works much better. Return the cd, dvd, and phone charger true. These things have a way of meandering where lost socks wander to. Return to doing the things, you really ought to do, because people matter and you won't want loose them too. Return to caring actions and not just words. Return to living life, in spite of all the blur. Return to the stack of books sitting on the shelf. The pages that you read, might help you find yourself. T.L. Eastman 2011" Image used under the conditions of attribution to the Photographer Austin Evan . All photos require attention to rights reserved via Flicker .

Would you consider writing or updating your blog each day for an entire month? To join in this commitment to the creative pursuit of writing this September go to NaBloPoMo and sign up. They offer daily prompts to help with the process as long as a monthly theme. This months theme is "Return" . It's been a while since I've tried to post daily over here at Uphill idealist, but I'm giving it a shot - for the fun of it, for the joy of it and hopefully for you to join in too! Happy September to you. I hope this writing project is one that will bring you many creative returns! 1. What is National Blog Posting Month? Essentially, it's a group of people who have committed to updating their blogs once a day for an entire month. If you would like more information on how to get involved with NaBloPoMo simply click on this link.

I signed on the dotted line because I think creativity is really important! Will you? To go directly to the photo upload page go to: creativecollective.is/manifesto/ The Creative Collective is an online resource for folks seeking ways to work creative efforts in the spirit of adventure, authenticity, and faith. I just was introduced the they via Relevant Magazine's September issue. To check out the collective and to join in the conversation head here to join and here to read their blog.

(Image from Petco .) Last night while waiting for my daughter to get done with work, I heard a chorus of geese singing as they were flying overhead. They were working on migration practice runs over the lake. This morning, I went out for my usual morning trek, and found that I needed to keep my sweatshirt on throughout the whole jaunt. The foggy chill this morning was one I haven't felt in a while. In these bittersweet moments ( I love the sounds of fall as well as cosy sweatshirts), I realize just how quickly this summer has rushed past me - and I feel as if I did not have the opportunity to be outside enough to take it all in! There are moments in life so sweet and full of warmth that come too quickly and are gone too fast - just like this summer. This Monday Meme is an opportunity to think upon what need to be let go of, and what need to be held close. If I could, I'd attach all the lovely things about this swift summer to my cosy sweatshirt, just so I can 'we...