A Few Things I Saw (and contemplated) While Riding My Bike Yesterday...

Yesterday was one of those days. And I don't know why. It was one of those days where the sun was shining and it was beautiful out but still I felt shrouded in melancholy. It's odd when this happens. Out of the blue. But it did and I don't know why. I have everything I need--indeed more than I need--but still it washed over me like a warm slow moving wave. I knew, though, that I had a choice. A choice to stay in this valley or climb out, or more specifically ride out. And that's exactly what I did. It's a proven fact that physical exercise is a mood changer, and coupled with wandering around my beautiful city on a beautiful sunny afternoon, it did just that. I pedaled and coasted and coasted and pedaled and took some photos, too. I took dozens of photos, actually, and here are a few of my favorites. The combination of a couple hours on a bike and viewing life (contemplating) through the view finder of a camera I emerged a new man. And for that I am very thankful. Click any photo for a slightly larger view.