overwork

John Steinbeck wrote the phrase “indiscipline of overwork.” Pushing yourself past your limits, using brute force, he said, was “the falsest of economies.” 

I felt that. 

views

Office views. Not terrible. 

It almost looks like a painting. Not sure how I managed to get that effect. Luck, or maybe ignorance. 

commute

I’ve made this drive several times over the last couple of years. This time of year, the green foothills and semi-blue skies always make me appreciate the beauty of where I live. 

backyard flowers

It’s been raining a lot this month. Not the heavy downpours like last year, but a steady soaking rain. A few of the succulents are blooming despite the lack of sunshine. And, that makes me smile.