“Nature is a labyrinth in which the very haste you move with will make you lose your way.” ~ Francis Bacon Don't be so focused on the path you've chosen, that you miss the simple beauty along the way.
Life’s intricacies
Category: Real Life
When passion is possession
My passion is to see the things that no one else sees, and to capture that moment. During a recent morning walk, I noticed what appeared to be a tiny side mirror from a bike or scooter on the ground. At first, I passed it by, only to backtrack and take the shot with my smartphone. … Continue reading When passion is possession
NaBloPhoTo
I'm giving the National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) another go. February was a bit of a bust, and left me feeling inadequate. It is the shortest month of the year, and somehow I couldn't manage to post every day... bygones. This month, May, the theme is "Photo." I have a strategy. I think that's the … Continue reading NaBloPhoTo
Out of the ashes
I hold my tongue, when instead I want to lash out. The idiocy that is uttered Stuns the senses, numbs the brain. Can those thoughts be from genuine understanding? Are they a reckless regurgitation Of the company line? Can you explain what you mean, Do you mean what you say, Or are you just plain mean? … Continue reading Out of the ashes
Move along
Standing firm can be pointless when being unmovable means being unfeeling. You can be true to yourself, steadfast in your beliefs, without being unkind. You can be moved to take action without trampling those who don’t share your ideals. I don’t have to agree with you to respect you. I don’t have to insult you, … Continue reading Move along
Five years ago – Deep Horizon
June 6, 2010; originally published at "If Mom Says OK" Today, I wept. The outer edge of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has reached the Panhandle of Florida. I walked the beaches of Navarre, a few miles southeast of Pensacola and found small tar balls at the tide line. … Continue reading Five years ago – Deep Horizon
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