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Posting this one not for the quality of the photo, but for the intensity of the feeling. Something I need to remember.
In that silence by the tracks, sun sinking behind the old elevator . . . something welled up inside me, encircled my heart.
Was it gratitude, was it peace? An overwhelming dose of amazing grace? Was it just the glorious result of finally being completely in the moment and no where else? Was it the realization that life can be so damn sweet and it breaks my heart that I usually can't see it that way. Yet every once in awhile, I get it right, it all lines up, I stand in awe for the chance to just be where I am.
Like that morning in Holly, Colorado, waiting for the Chief in the cold as the roosters crowed . . . or that time-warp evening in San Francisco when the old streetcars rounded the corner and a street musician played on . . . or that dark night in the town of Ladora, when the glow of an old garage's neon sign spilled down onto US 6.
It's a feeling that never lasts long, though I want it to. Reality intrudes. Promises to keep. Miles to drive before I sleep.
How many more of these holy moments will I experience in this life? For years they were lost to work, stress and worry. But now, out of that tunnel, I've found my photographer's eyes and dusted off the camera bag. There is hope. I need only look . . . and I'm remembering how. That slow careful gaze . . . for the rest of my days.
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A man, his dog and the beach...life is good. Taken at Mar Chiquita (Little Sea), Manati, Puerto Rico.
Our Daily Challenge - Round
Found these silly sunnies today on sale for R30 and couldn't resist.
I tried 1000 000 different things - this one just tickled me. If I can't laugh at myself - I'll end up miserable!
Tagged by Jovani, Marta, Chris and Gosia
This is how it goes. List 10 things that your friends may or may not know about you, but that are true. Tag ten people and be sure to let them know they’ve been tagged (a quick message will do). Don’t forget to link back to the person who tagged you. Post a picture in your stream with the 10 facts and list your tagged people.
Things about me:
* I believe in love;
* I'm positively addicted to reading and movies;
* can't live without music;
* love dancing like nobody is watching;
* enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of green tea in the evening..best if shared with
a friend and good talk;
*best place to be in a city : bookstore, theater and cafe;
*best place to be in nature : Tatra Mountains in Poland;
*I believe that everything is possible and that life is good
*I wear long linen skirts;
*my favorite color is green.
I'm tagging: Renee, Jim, Przemek, Marcin,Ania, kulmenman, sarah.m.c., Linda, pawlok, Andrzej
Bryce Canyon Sunrise.....Utah, 2009 View On Black
This scene reminded me of a song that the Zac Brown Band sings, called Toes....I especially like the phrase in the chorus, "life is good today"....a reminder for all of us that if we are fortunate enough to wake up each morning, then it really is a "good" day, and we should all take advantage of what life has to offer.
Have a wonderful weekend.....will catch up with all my contacts & friends throughout the weekend.....busy with Christmas preparations!!!! Thanks for your visit & comments :-)
“Blue Fires” by Delerium, Mimi Page
www.youtube.com/watch?v=grb2G1uSNbc
I had a wonderful time walking around the city of Orillia this past Friday. All the strangers that I encountered on the street were super friendly and patient when I was taking photos (waiting for me to get my shot before walking past, for example). It’s a great feeling when the sun is shining and you feel inspired and connected to those around you. #lifeisgood
I like Orange juice the best :-P
Get yourself a proper Pimp name! My Pimp name is 'Silver Tongue Amster Smooth'...quite adequate I might add, hehe ;-))
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And of course you'll need a Rap Star name too! My Rap Star name is 'Kool Explicit'!