“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)
Another lovely morning
Birder's Journey
"You must have birds in your heart before you can find them in the bushes." — John Burroughs (Journal of the Outdoor Life, v20, 1923, p. 137)
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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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