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James Phelps
@steeperthandeep.bsky.social
I am a 68 year old male living in Central California. My interests include reading, writing, music (listening), film, being an LBGTQIA+ ally, social media that helps us all connect on our own terms.
Morning walk. 1/22/25
January 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Morning walk 1/21/25
January 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here some pictures from two years ago for you to ponder.

#Monterey
#OldMorningWalks
#RestlessNight
January 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Morning walk. 1/18/25
January 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Morning walk 1/17/25
January 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Just before the sun begins to peek over the horizon, the world around us starts to wake up, before the first rays of sunlight illuminates the trees and buildings.

A special time of day, when the world feels both peaceful and full of possibility. Someone had to call it something. Twilight will do.
January 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Morning photos 1/15/2025
January 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The morning walk.
January 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s remarkable that we had never ventured into an area so close to home. When the Morris Fire swept through in 1987, we lived less than a mile away. Many of today’s trails clearly follow the paths originally cut by bulldozers.

We will definitely return to explore more of this hidden gem.
January 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A few weeks ago, we explored a little traveled area of Monterey. I took several random photos. As you wander around these types of relics, you can’t help but have your mind haunted by history.
#Monterey
#History
#AfternoonWalk
January 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Morning walk pictures…
January 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This pretty pink plum blossom said hello as we walked by it this morning. With no worries, it’s looking perfect, serene in its simplicity. It will be fine.

It’s refreshing to find something so pure and peaceful. Even amid turmoil, beauty and hope can be found.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
January 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Here are the crappy photos. 😉
January 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Next comes Tom, followed by Marvin with that characteristic slouch of his. And finally, there’s Sal. Yes, he definitely looks like a Sal.

Maybe you have your own ideas for naming these figures from Cannery Row’s past?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

#Monterey
#CanneryRow
#Whimsy
(2/2)
January 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This morning, my wife and I swapped bedrooms, switching the spare room with the master. Within ten minutes, the situation devolved into a proper psychodrama. The ebbs and flows of marital bliss, am I right?

We got an extra donut, and walked it all off.

#Monterey
#AfternoonWalk
January 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The fusion could help me appreciate the wisdom and beauty of the past while embracing future opportunities, which should enrich the present. What does the new year hold for you?

#Resolutions
#Intentions
#Technology
#AI
#ReadingLists
#StayingHuman
#DonutShop
(6/6)
January 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The chilly weather hit us as we stepped outside, but thoughts of hot coffee and donuts quickened our pace. It’s amazing how simple motivations can transform a cold morning walk into an adventure.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#Panorama
#Chilly
#Donuts
(2/2)
January 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
It seems to have a mind of its own, often doing what it wants rather than what I want it to do.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#Bees
#Plants (2/2)
January 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
But perhaps there’s something quietly meaningful about that - it’s when our intentions for the year start meeting reality. The real work begins.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#Routine
#Reality
#Sunrise (3/3)
January 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This realization is humbling and sometimes uncomfortable.

You probably find that you are your own worst critic. We could all try approaching ourselves with kindness, understanding, and forgiveness.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#ThermalAdaptation
#HumanBeings
#Forgiveness (5/5)
January 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
As we move into a new year, we could pause to appreciate the constancy of the natural world and draw strength from its steadfastness in the face of adversity.

#Monterey
#MorningWalk
#Adversity
#Constancy
#Nature (4/4)
December 31, 2024 at 5:56 PM
The walk…
December 29, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Old friends…
December 28, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Here are the pics from the walk.
December 27, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Merry!
December 25, 2024 at 5:38 PM