Happy OCTOBER everyone!
Maybe my friend's shadow is on the closest rock, as we looked at the water from the bridge.
At first I inadvertently captured this young mother carrying her baby...(in the shot I posted before with the comment about the white flat water seen through the hole, HERE.)
But then I saw the charm in her hat and her infant as she walked over the rocks toward us, then actually passed us on the bridge, with yet another child of about 5.
I like how the bridge stops and we have to walk on that big rock. I wonder how long this bridge has been this way...and if it's anchored to the rocks.
Today's quote:
Thomas Merton wrote, “there is always a temptation to diddle around in the contemplative life, making itsy-bitsy statues.” There is always an enormous temptation in all of life to diddle around making itsy-bitsy friends and meals and journeys for itsy-bitsy years on end. It is so self-conscious, so apparently moral, simply to step aside from the gaps where the creeks and winds pour down, saying, I never merited this grace, quite rightly, and then to sulk along the rest of your days on the edge of rage.
I won’t have it. The world is wilder than that in all directions, more dangerous and bitter, more extravagant and bright. We are making hay when we should be making whoopee; we are raising tomatoes when we should be raising Cain, or Lazarus.
Go up into the gaps. If you can find them; they shift and vanish too. Stalk the gaps. Squeak into a gap in the soil, turn, and unlock-more than a maple- a universe. This is how you spend this afternoon, and tomorrow morning, and tomorrow afternoon. Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you.
—Annie Dillard
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
I won’t have it. The world is wilder than that in all directions, more dangerous and bitter, more extravagant and bright. We are making hay when we should be making whoopee; we are raising tomatoes when we should be raising Cain, or Lazarus.
Go up into the gaps. If you can find them; they shift and vanish too. Stalk the gaps. Squeak into a gap in the soil, turn, and unlock-more than a maple- a universe. This is how you spend this afternoon, and tomorrow morning, and tomorrow afternoon. Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you.
—Annie Dillard
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
Rock is great, but that hat is the greatest.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. But then you never know when a hat might appear. I happen to love your wife's choices too!
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ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty place to visit. I like standing on the bridges looking over too. Take care, have a great day!
With all the comments you receive on your blog, I'm a bit surprised that you get a chance to read other people's. Thanks so much for dropping by. Have a wonderful Thursday!
Delete...just a few people is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteYes, sharing a beautiful space with others can be a bit difficult...especially these days. But most adults wore masks, and those who didn't were willing for us to wait till they passed - even if it was only 2 feet away rather than 6. We were masked, so felt safe. I hope they will stay healthy.
DeleteLooks like such a nice place for a walk. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me of Annie Dillard and Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. I have not thought of that book in so many years.
I don't think I've read the book, and this quote does entice me to look for it. It sure was beautiful, and I kept raising my phone to click photos! Hope you have a good day!
DeleteI would be standing on the bridge too and watching the water flow by. I find that very peaceful.
ReplyDeleteNice photos, have a wonderful evening and stay safe.
We did take our time before climbing back up the slope.
DeleteI love quotes and sort of collect them. That bridge is genius!
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