Lens-Artists Challenge #366 | City Mouse/Country Mouse

This week Tina starts us off with a question

This week we’ll start with a question – having seen the two ducks above, did you assume we’re in the city or in the country? Well you know what they say….never assume! These little feathered friends were enjoying a swim in a pond in a New York City park during our visit earlier this month. They and some of the other sights along my daily walk reminded me of the classic Aesop fable “City Mouse/Country Mouse”. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, its moral is that no matter how appealing someone else’s life may seem, there really is no place like home.

Today on this new moon solar eclipse, also happening on a Sunday, feels like an energetic reset, a perfect day for my own interpretation of city mouse, country mouse. I am the country mouse, we live in a small town that I also grew up in, working within our family business and raising our teens, young adults. It is fun to play the city mouse every once in a while!

In April 2024 we traveled with friends to Nashville, Tennessee and had a blast! Nashville IS busy, its also an awesome experience! The people, the music, the food, the bars – wow even if you aren’t a drinker you will be in awe of the day and night life there!

Of course when in Nashville, need to check out the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Military.

The bars were also incredible, and the views just as incredible as the music!

Incredible night life, that we enjoyed experiencing!

Finding tranquility within the busyness of the city, water will always be my calm!

We enjoyed the night life, and also equally enjoyed being in bed in good time!

A super cute, quaint near by town, reminded us of the small home town living.

And… when we are done in the city, our experience is over, its time for home… and I will always appreciate our country views and our own space! Its a blast to get away, I very much am a home girl, its my calm, my reset, my escape from the world, when I walk out into our back yard and see trees and hear the birds.

Enjoy this New Moon Eclipse and your own energetic reset, if you are spiritually aligned with this energy! 💖


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Pam is a dedicated mom and wife who gracefully balances family life with her deep passions for photography, holistic wellness, and community. As a macro and lifestyle photographer, she has a unique eye for capturing the intricate beauty in everyday moments-illuminating details that are often overlooked. Through her lens, Pam invites others to see the world from a fresh, mindful perspective. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Pam plays a vital role in her family's HVAC and Plumbing business. With a background in CIM management, she brings a thoughtful blend of operational expertise and genuine customer care, contributing to the business's strong reputation for quality and service. A certified Reiki Master, Pam is also deeply rooted in the world of holistic health. Her journey through personal and family health challenges has shaped her into a compassionate advocate for energy healing and balanced living. Having overcome struggles with invisible illnesses, Pam has transformed her life by embracing a holistic approach-mentally, physically, and spiritually. Through all her roles-photographer, healer, businesswoman, and mother-Pam lives by the belief that life itself is an art form. She empowers others to slow down, connect deeply, and discover the beauty and healing power within the present moment.

22 thoughts on “Lens-Artists Challenge #366 | City Mouse/Country Mouse

  1. Looks like you found everything there is to love about Nashville, a truly “happening” city Pam. Must admit the cowboy/girl boots are my favorite – they tell such a story! Terrific post. Like you I love to visit cities and am always happy to leave them behind for the quiet of home! Thanks for joining us this week.

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  2. Pamela, your post could be used as an advertisement for travel to Nashville! Your photos of the city are stunning and I love the details you’ve shown in the boots and clubs. Is the Wild Horse Saloon still there? We were there many years ago and that’s the only night life we experienced.

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