Photo (and brevity) journal day 30

April was a solid month. A busy month. A fast month. Here we are, already, at the end of it. 

Reviewing the month, both in photos and six word statements, I’m glad I undertook the photo and brevity journal exercise again. For that’s what it’s been: exercise….commitment, determination, and a selfie swift kick every now and then, “you set a goal and made a commitment, now follow through.”

Something else strikes me in this review. When I start the day expecting a photo op in it, I look at it a little differently. Or, look for it–the opportunity–a little differently. Of course, the Hairy Beasts are always available for their close-up, if I ever got to the near-end of a day without a pic that made me happy. But more frequently, I had too many pics to choose from.

 I experienced life a little more intently this moth, looking for picture-worthy moments. 



Like capturing Terah being a little nonplussed she could spring into the back of the truck. At this precise moment, she is not a fan of the compost. 



Or actually noticing one of the trees I drive past at least three times every.single.day. while running the Hairy Beasts. 

<in other news> The brevity journal has been a good tool for better developing my memory. As I look back over the daily synopsis’, I find I can (mostly) easily recall what happened on that particular day. It likely helps that I’m writing it down, being of the visually tactile variety. And I suspect the accompanying photos, and whatever other narrative, helps too. 

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April 30

April: an illustrated, memorable month. 

How to be a Hairy Beast #30

The Hairy Beasts love to run. Have I mentioned this before? Especially in the morning. Especially when the fields are “growing out.” Especially when the dew is heavy. 

  

They don’t always run hard, but when they do, they get covered in seed. 

  

Post run and morning chores, Beastlet is always well satisfied with the day. 

  

I asked her to sit. And she did, but never long enough for me to focus and snap the pic. {sigh} 

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April 29

Sunshine. Warm day. And happy dogs. 

It’s a good day to be a beast

Because hunting. 

 

And running. 

 

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April 22

Find joy in the simple things.  

Chips Part 1

The first hot, dry weekend means the annual getting of the chips and putting down of the chips. 

 

The Hairy Beasts love farm chores. And helping. 

 

Baby Beast was pretty pleased with her jumping (Beastlet hadda be boosted) and she jumped up into the bed every time I went back for another load.

 

Because helping is hard work. 

  

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April 18

Chips chips chips. All the chips. 

Birthdays

So, one half of the Old People is 80 years old today. And #babybeast is one year old. It’s been a day of celebrations. And cake. 🙂

  

Happy cake day. Yay for birthdays!