Sunset, Monday, 8 February 2010

William Theodore Van Doren. Sunset from Stony Point, Albemarle County, Va. Oil on watercolor block, 16 x 20.

I’ve never taken the advice one frequently sees, or receives, to “Breathe” or “Breathe Deeply,” or be sure to take deep breaths – never taken these very seriously. But when you consider the alternative to breathing, it does give you pause.

I’m beginning to think it’s a great idea. If anyone ever wants to use one of these skies as a sort of daily token or reminder to stop – and breathe – that’s wonderful by me.