Sunset on The Cape Fear River

I took this picture with my iphone on the bank of the Cape Fear River while the sun was setting. The light was so beautiful over the brown (LOL!) flowing ripples of water. Muddy bottom equals muddy water.

In the background is a train trestle. All the times I have visited the river I have never hear or seen a train pass over. 

In the foreground, you can see the mud from the recent severe flooding that occurred in the area. The water rose up to the bottom of the train trestle. Incredible to see.

Despite the it's muddy scars, there is still beauty to be found and nature moves on. Time did not stop and life moved on.

Disappointments and setbacks happen in life, but how we recover and response to those stressful, frustrating, or sad passing moments defines our lives.

Rise Up. Refocus. Lessons learned. Keep flowing forward through life.

Thank you for reading. 

Thomasina

Picture Tour Of Crabtree Valley Mall - Raleigh North Carolina

A store full of all types of candy.

I always buy something from this store when I go to this mall. A pencil or a small notebook. I have been doing this for years.

Sanrio store - Hello! Hello Kitty you are so cute.

Crabtree Valley is a a beautiful mall with a lot of stores. I love window shopping.

Skylight - blue skies and fluffy white clouds.

There are TWO of Bath & Body Works store in this mall. One on each of the two floors.

J Crew window display - What is the bird in the background about? Strange LOL!

This is the HUGE Forever 21 store.

Forever 21

A view inside Forever 21 from outside front door.

On the left are the massage chairs. I think you have to paid to turn them on.

Looking into the window at the Arhaus store.

I am a office supply/paper/stationary geek so of course I love browsing in this store.

The decor in Tomato Pie restaurant is so beautiful. This picture does not do it justice.

People waiting patiently at Pantera Bread.

I am a sucker for a well done flower arrangement.

The weather was so warm and sunny the day I visited Raleigh.

This mall has two floors.

Here's a previous picture tour post about downtown Raleigh, NC. Enjoy!

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