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Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:00PM 
That first picture is rather ominous, isn't it? I finally caved and went to the doctor. Well, I tried to go on Tuesday, but he was out of the office, so I snuck in on Wednesday and got some serious meds for this upper respiratory and sinus infection that I've been dealing with. Three weeks is too long, yes? I was sick this same time last year, similar symptoms although not nearly as long. I think the stomach thing threw us. Mainly I'm still fighting the fatigue. When we went to that oyster roast last Saturday it felt so remarkable to be out among people! I felt like I almost forgot how to act among the masses.
We're in that funny time of winter that's not quite winter any more and yet not quite spring. Callum's spring break is next week, and it certainly doesn't feel early enough to be spring. My snow hopes have mostly faded, although my guys are going to try to get one last ski in (third time's a charm?), and yet, I can feel winter hanging on. I'm okay with that. I don't feel impatient yet. Soon enough.
It's been a lousy winter here, what with our terrible news about Miss Violet (thankfully she's still going strong), Callum's ski accident and this pervasive illness. One thing after another. You'd think I'd be glad to see it go. And yet, I pick up my camera every day, marking time, and I notice how the light changes and our routines change too. Callum's back at baseball practice this week, hoping not to get cut. Neel's garden is creeping back to life and the days get ever longer. Time marches on, I suppose. That's the one thing you can count on.
Reader Comments (6)
Lauren, those pictures are wonderful. Somehow they look beyond photography..something more. I'll try to figure out what I mean by that and get back to you. Anyway, there is a mood reflected in them and it's just the mood you are expressing in your notes. Here's hoping for either snow or sunnier weather soon. But most of all my hope for you is a return to health!
yes, the wold spins around and we have our adventures. i'm hoping yours includes good health the rest of 2013. you've had enough. we're finished with winter here - well, WE are, but it's not. working the january car-line at school cured me. although, although - a few more evenings by the fire will be nice. i was thinking of you the other day - "my friend lauren, the photographer". sound good? xo
That first photo is rather ominous, but I like it. I like the whole series. The color you captured in those blood oranges is stunning. I am glad to read that you were able to make it to the doctor's office. Hopefully, the meds will kick whatever you left to the curb. I do hope you start to feeling healthy real soon. We made it through yet another month, L. A definite sign that time is marching on. I think March will be a much better month. Let's hope anyway. xo
The light and shadows in the doctors office is so lovely.... what a beautiful capture (seeing beauty in the every day)!
I am glad your fluey/sinus infection thing is being treated. Yes, 3 weeks is too long.
The shot of the oranges and pears is stinning, you captured such amazing colour. Well done you for clicking everyday. Following your passion!
The pups by the door are too cute! Happy weekend my love xxx
p.s I love your mom's comment "Somehow they look beyond photography..something more.".... truly special xx
haha, i love that in almost all of cal pictures he is looking at his phone. touché. i remember when i first got my iphone and i was like that, all in love. i am ready for winter to be over. i mean it is here, it's as you said that in between time which i do like because it's not miserable (i think the cold is miserable) and you still have to look forward to the whole world blooming soon. it's that lovely sort of waiting. xo
Lauren, I feel like time is marching along rather briskly this year compared to others but then I step outside and it's still chilly. Give me warm weather please! I'm really glad that you went to the doctor - heal quickly!