Intermission, plus Sunday Photos 4/3/11

Man, life in the real world really had me by the throat this week.  Or at least I let myself feel that way.  Stuff to do, NOW. Frustrations. Schedules. Expectations. Did I mention Frustrations?  I couldn't even let myself really enjoy the time I had scheduled for fun.  Bleh.  But today was different.  I didn't just sit on the couch.  My daughter and I got some painting done in her room, and I've accomplished a few minor tasks here and there.  But the day has had an entirely different feel from the rest of the week because I decided going in that today would be devoted to unwinding the tension that I had let myself get wrapped up in. A day of pausing to reflect upon how truly I am blessed, and to give thanks.  Which brings me to my point today.  Even if your beliefs don't place you in the Judeo-Christian fold, I think there is truth, and something to be gained by everyone, in the idea of Sabbath.  Call it Intermission or The Pause That Refreshes™if you prefer.  But no matter what you call it, or whether or not you include God in it, taking time to truly pause in your life to reflect, meditate, pray, or just be quiet is of tremendous value.  And if this was a great idea a couple thousand years ago, back before the technology of today that sometimes has such a tight grip on us, just think how much more important our Intermissions are today.  (Yeah, I wrote this blog entry today, but it was part of my Sabbath reflection. So there.)

On to the photos.
Some aviation related shots in honor of those of you still on the front lines "pushing tin".

Tango Golf.