Author: Carl Setzer

A blogger blogging from just north of Seattle.

Haiku, July 30, 2020

Carl Setzer

walking in sunlight life’s

beauty singing to me

the scent of the shore

Another day in the summer sun. Most of it spent in front of my computer. More visual basic into my skull. I try to focus deeply, for coding is a key part of my future.

Exercise and health are other parts. Ones I’ve neglected, sadly. I’m slowly clawing that back. Slowly.

Walked in the early afternoon sun. After a few hours of exploring code, went down to Edmonds to run a few errands then go for a short walk. Always a happy thing for me, downtown Edmonds.

I hope you find your bliss and tranquility these fine summer days.

A Haiku By The Shore

Carl Setzer

walking near the shore
the scent of salt air delights
flowers worship sun

Wednesday Night, July 29

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​night descends
streetlights flicker awake
stars above the trees

Another summer night in Seattle. The end of a productive day. I’m happy with things. Glad it’s cooler than earlier this week. 90F is not agreeable with me any more. Not sure it was with the beach boy from the Philippines I was all those years ago. 

My focus right now: Visual Basic programming. It’s been years, and I’m enjoying the reboot. I’m also studying command line interaction with Windows, and second quarter graphic design. 

Graphic design has been a challenge this summer. Compressed timelines often bring lower quality work. This does help with the perfectionism. I hate having to submit “good enough”. Yet it’s good. Positive comments from my instructor and fellow students reinforce that. 

How’s your summer going?

A Summer’s Night

Carl Setzer

standing in sunlight
as I’m moving through summer
the breeze bearing life

Tuesday Meditation

Carl Setzer

this morning sunlight

a new day bringing its grace

go seek out beauty

A Summer’s Night Haiku From Seattle

Carl Setzer

night air: a respite

vanquishing the summer’s heat

longing for raindrops

A Monday Morning Haiku

Carl Setzer

summer’s excesses
Helios’ angry glare
I await night’s grace

Today’s predicted weather brings temperatures in the 80s. As a Seattleite, this sits far above the realm of comfort. We tend to whine at such, those acclimated to temperate climes.

I designed this piece with both an eye towards negative space and a clean font. Lato, built into InstaQuote, carries that light sans serif quality. I like the readability, too. This parchment background brings a nice historic/traditional quality.

I hope your Monday sets you up for a productive and satisfying week.

Summer’s Excesses

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​summer’s excesses

Helios’ angry glare

I await night’s grace