To my wife’s annoyance, I’m frequently saying, “our time is valuable.” Often this comes up during extended periods of comparison shopping. At a certain point in the bargain-hunting I begin to feel that we’ve crossed a threshold wherein the time spent is greater in value than the monetary savings gained. I generally turn dramatically on my heel at this point, confident that I have her wriggling in the grasp of reason only to find after a few dozen strides that I’m walking alone.
There are occasions, however, when I’m glad to spend a little extra time. Each night after a long day at work I have two options for my drive home. One is to muscle my way onto arguably the busiest freeway in America and the other is to take a back road through largely undeveloped land. It’s not really even a question; almost every evening I take the long way home. I climb a small mountain, pass a nice lake and eventually descend a tortuous canyon road. Depending on the time of year, this might all be happening under a beautiful sunset such as this one taken last week.
With each passing mile and every new scene I feel the stresses and worries of the day stripped away one by one. Once home I untangle myself from the bear-hugs and begin the ritual of hearing about everyone’s day. My wife smiles and hands me a delicious Belgian ale…which she’s managed to get for 40% less than I paid for it a week ago.
Yes, it really does taste better.
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A wonderful sunset, or in fact after-sunset, very well captured.
Thanks so much PixeLuz! I’m so glad you visited!
This is a really fine photo. Good work. I also enjoyed the real life account. I imagine a lot of people can identify with you. By the way, is that 40% cheaper ale a direct result of your wife’s comparison shopping? Just wondering?
Have a great weekend.
Thanks Phil–really appreciate that. Yes indeed, her bargain-hunting skills got us that deal and countless others over the years.
beautiful sky and tree silhouettes
Thanks yz!
Great Christopher, the blue hour is my favorite day time for shooting .. the light is so moody and i love the artistic clouds …. well done!
Thanks Klaus–definitely a favorite time for me too.
I totally agree with your writing, it’s so true. And I see a lovely photo which transmits serenity. Thanks for sharing thoughts and shot.
Thanks so much Uwe! I’m glad you stopped by.
Beautiful!
Thanks RDL!
loved the golden light and peaceful view!
Thanks Joshi!
I would have taken the same route home too… the longer scenic road
a quiet light to end the day… beautiful!
Thank you Anny!
Glad you take the long way home so we can see such beauty. The light is so lovely in this image.
Thanks Kala!
Lovely sky!
Comparison shopping should only be allowed in “Borders” or similar!
Thanks George! That’s hilarious–you’re right, the more time she needs at a place like Borders the better! =]