Resting Railroad Appreciation Day

Some days I wake up exhausted. On those days I'm really grateful that I don't work a nine to five, I just let the dog out and crawl right back in to bed.
This morning was like that.
After four extra hours of sleep, I decided to treat myself to an indulgent rail road walk.
I love getting off the sidewalks and onto the tracks. It makes for a wonderful respite from the city for this country girl.
You can always find the coolest things on the tracks. How long has it been since Charlotte had phone numbers with letters in them? I wanted to take this home but...it's not going anywhere.
I've been passing this pile of spikes and other steel for weeks. It looks like somebody left their treasure here to me...
Beauty is all around us. Even power lines are a sight to behold when you see them for what they are instead of the eye sores you thought they were.
After weeks of missing it, I caught a train in action today!
The coolest thing happens about a mile before it catches up to you; the rails start to zing, twing, buzz and sing. It's a very cool experience.
The wind and noise created by the passing train is exhilarating to me. I think I must have been a hobo in a past life...
A girl can dream, can't she?
Take the time to stop and experience the passing train now & then; it's more exciting than smelling the roses. But if you pass some roses, go ahead and stop to smell them too.