Working, 2014
Yesterday evening someone else sat in my chair at my desk. I sat on the other side, in a rarely used chair meant for guests. We worked, argued a little, pouted, listened to birds and wind, watched shadows dance, accomplished some important tasks, and then quietly walked amongst the eucalyptus trees in the dark.
Yes, we did all those things. I'm glad you captured that image to remember the day. It kind of reminds of your Grandpa John's quote, "I only remember the good times."
ReplyDeleteFunny. Good old Grandpa John. I thought this post could also be titled something like, My Wife Is a Pain in the...
DeleteSounds like a good day. Beautiful Picture.
ReplyDeleteIt had its ups and downs, as most do. Thank you.
DeleteGorgeous dreamy picture. It's fun to change places sometimes--things feel different.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Things do feel different. It was a good idea.
DeleteAll's well that ends well.
ReplyDeleteSo very true.
DeleteI love this...such a good day all in all.
ReplyDeleteYes. It's all in how we frame things.
DeleteAnd there is so much light emitting from the shadows...
ReplyDeleteIt all just appeared there on the wall, at first it was faint, but then the contrast grew and grew, and then it disappeared. Ah, life...
DeleteLovely - such a beautiful portrait. The light is amazing...and the walk through the gums sounds like the perfect end to the day.
ReplyDeleteEnding a day in such a way really makes you think about where you choose to live your life. I'm happy to have those gums around, even though they aren't native ; )
DeleteIf only we could snap a photo or two of the shadows that steal across our souls, we might learn something of ourselves: the art and essence of chiaroscuro...Your post has me waxing thoughtful today and your photo is inspiring. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLife is filled with those lights and dark contrasts, isn't it? A photo of the soul. What an intriguing concept.
DeleteI've been loving your light/dark/shadow IG photos lately. These words just added another beautiful dimension with the backstory.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristen.
DeleteI always enjoy your quietly thought-provoking writing and photos - but the walk through the eucalyptus stopped me in my tracks. What a foreign, wonderful image to me!
ReplyDeleteThose trees I refer to are in a pretty magical part of the city. I know you know all about magical landscapes.
DeleteSometimes its good to sit on the other chair, on the other side of your perspective, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAnd better still - a walk amongst eucalyptus :)
Yes. It is a version of walking a mile in another person's shoes.
DeleteA moment beautifully captured (in words and pictures)! Congrats on the book by the way!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nicole. Now on to what's next!
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