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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: My Go-To Places

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“I go to the hills
When my heart is lonely;
I know I will hear
What I’ve heard before—
My heart will be blessed
With the sound of music,
And I’ll sing once more.” – Oscar Hammerstein II

Call me corny, I don’t care. I have always been drawn to hills. I grew up a flatlander in the Chicago suburbs. Hills were exciting! I was ten years old before I saw my first mountain. Now I live with hills all around, and actual mountains not far away.

These are photos I took today on my weekly Monday hike.

Thanks for asking, Johnbo! HERE‘s the original Challenge post.

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Over the Hill

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“The years between fifty and seventy are the hardest. You are always being asked to do things, and yet you are not decrepit enough to turn them down. ” – George Eliot

Donna of Wind Kisses is our host for this week’s challenge. She mentions that she will be turning 60 years old this week and invites us to explore the idea of “over the hill”. Coincidentally, I turned 60 last month, so the topic turns my thoughts to the long view of life’s journey.

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” – Nelson Mandela

“The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
There ain’t nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill
But since we’re on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride.” – James Taylor

The journey of my life has definitely been a range of summits and valleys, each with their difficulties and exquisite beauties. I’m not looking to quit any time soon, although my pace has slowed a bit. I strive for the wisdom and grace that will teach me to walk observantly, respectfully, and kindly toward unknown horizons.

Happy Birthday, Donna, and many happy returns of the day!