I couldn’t decide on today’s photo. Nothing felt right…not the acorn in a stream of sunlight on the forest floor nor delightful Lucy on a summer day with her muzzle buried in the sand. So, with just minutes left in the day, I’m going with this one. It resonates. A little angsty about an upcoming visit with family, this will be the first time in my life that my dad won’t be there…the first time in months that I may, again, face contention. And snow is coming—a pittance compared to the mess that is plaguing other parts of the country—but still unwelcome. So, I’m going to brush the uneasiness aside and strive to put my mind at peace, because there is no good reason to not do either.
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Cool photo…and I think expresses some of that knotty angst…
Like Patti Smith sang “should I pursue a path so twisted?” to which I answer “do I have a choice?”
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Thanks, drjay. I edited this so much that it barely resembles the original, but it helped make an otherwise perfectly happy tree appear broody.
Heh, good answer.
Do you have snow? I think we’ve already surpassed our predicted four inches. Brrr…
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That is one interesting looking tree. It sort of sums up life in general with all it’s twists and turns and branching out in all different directions. Hope the family visit goes well.
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Thanks, ann. The old wild grape vine did add some interest here. I expect the visit to go well, as I won’t have it any other way…at least that’s the plan!
Beautiful. I love the gnarled, weather-beaten look of trees. So earthy, so real. Hope your visit with family isn’t too unpleasant or stressful.
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Hi nothingprofound and thanks. I love that look, too, and heavy editing really accentuated that weathered look. Like I told ann, I won’t let any unpleasantness (if any) get to me.
What is going on with that tree? family visit. Just be true to yourself. be kind. and if all else fails, be gone.
Hee-hee! That’s an old wild grape vine that’s made its way to the top. The trees in this park are full of them.
I agree. I think if I keep focused on the big picture, all will be okay, at least on my end.
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That a strange photo, I have never seen vines wrap around a tree like that, great blog!
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Thanks so much, Pokagon, and welcome!
“Earth To Holly” has been included in this weeks A Sunday Drive. I hope this helps to attract even more new visitors here.
http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2010/01/sunday-drive_31.html
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Thanks so much, FishHawk. How kind of you to include Lucy and me in your Sunday Drive. We appreciate it! :o)