“Every day I walk out into the world / to be dazzled, then to be reflective.” (excerpt from Long Afternoon at the Edge of Little Sister Pond, by Mary Oliver, Owls and Other Fantasies, 2003)
“Every day I walk out into the world / to be dazzled, then to be reflective.” (excerpt from Long Afternoon at the Edge of Little Sister Pond, by Mary Oliver, Owls and Other Fantasies, 2003)
So sweet. I feel like picking them up and hugging them. r
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It’s just beautiful to walk here, Roberta, thank you! People often remark that their blood pressure goes down automatically the moment they step foot on the boardwalk!☺️
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It looks like the sort of place that would instantly make you feel better. I love the portrait of the heron – looks very dapper!
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It is definitely that, Ann! I always do when I walk there. And I think you’re right – that heron was indeed feeling quite dapper – great description ☺️
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That’s the perfect quote for this time of year in MN! Lovely photos!
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Thank you, Sue. I am quite sure that Mary Oliver wrote that up on Cape Cod, but I think it applies even here in Florida in September. 😊
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Great shots, Carol! 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, HJ!
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beautiful refreshing thought!! thank you!
On Sun, Sep 26, 2021 at 8:20 PM Birder’s Journey wrote:
> Birder’s Journey posted: ” “Every day I walk out into the world / to be > dazzled, then to be reflective.” (excerpt from Long Afternoon at the Edge > of Little Sister Pond, by Mary Oliver, Owls and Other Fantasies, 2003) ” >
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I thought so, too!☺️
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Very nice series of images! Enjoyed seeing them!
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Thanks so much, Reed!
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My favorite poet! The images are just lovely!
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Thank you Deborah! I also love Mary Oliver, and wish I had discovered her much earlier in her career than I did.
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Beautiful photographs of a gorgeous location!
Love the passage from Mary Oliver.
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I’m very fortunate to live only 3 miles from this wonderful location, and can enjoy it almost daily. Certainly agree about Mary Oliver – she was a real treasure!
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Lovely shots, representing a wonderful passage! ❤️
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Thank you, Donna ☺️
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