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Swede’s Photographs
@Swede1952@universeodon.com

Good morning. 🏋️‍♂️💐☕

13 August 2025

Yesterday was supposed to be gym day, but it completely slipped my mind. And by “gym day,” I mean dragging a foldable bench in from the patio, grabbing a couple of dumbbells, and giving myself a modest workout. I started this routine a couple of months ago, and honestly, I think I’ve already outgrown the dumbbells.

Back in my fifties—when I was a young man—I was a regular at a real gym. There’s something remarkable about muscle memory. When you train, your muscles add nuclei, and even if you stop for years, those nuclei don’t just vanish. So when you start again, even after a decade or more, the infrastructure is still there, quietly waiting.

I should probably move up to the next weight class in barbells… but I’m not keen on having a pile of them cluttering the sunroom.

“Edit your life frequently and ruthlessly. It’s your masterpiece after all.” — Nathan W. Morris

#morning #flowers #strengthtraining #musclememory #photo #photography #nature

Colorful Crotalaria Display

"This image showcases a rattlebox plant (Crotalaria), its blossoms glowing in rich red-orange hues. The flowers hang in loose clusters from slender green stems, each bloom shaped like a narrow tube with a gentle curve—some fully open, others still in bud. Their color is intense and fiery, like embers suspended in air. Surrounding the blossoms are delicate, feathery green leaves that soften the scene and add texture, their fine structure contrasting with the boldness of the flowers. The background is a gentle blur of green foliage, creating a sense of depth and calm while allowing the rattlebox to stand out in vivid detail. The composition feels balanced and alive, with the plant’s natural elegance captured in a moment of quiet brilliance. A small signature, “Swede’s Photographs,” rests in the bottom left corner, marking the image with a personal touch." - Copilot

Barbara Monaco
@Barbramon1@mas.to

@Swede1952@universeodon.com
Maybe build yourself a nice little cabinet for your weights?
I have to keep them in sight to remind myself daily to exercise. Currently they are in the living room. I seldom miss a day. I keep heavier ones in a closet.