When I was a kid, the handicraft shops used to sell a tiny red seed that was filled with little ivory elephants, maybe about 1 mm in length, and a hair’s thickness. It was a favourite gift to give people. Today’s camel reminds me of that.
I have read the best day to get a hair cut, have a medical test done, shop, eat out is hump day. People who give a service are at their peak on a Wed. I have found this to be true most of the time.
If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? – Matthew 18:12
-Alan
A man and his camel (Caleb’s cousin) traversing the vast open space where the pink sand, forms land clouds that move slowly, swirling just above the camel cousin’s ankles…at exactly mid-day…casting a shadow along side of them…they still have a way to go until they reach the comfort of home, where the table sits in the deep, cool, reaches of their domicile- where yogurt, flat bread and lamb pieces, awaits where his wife and children are laughing and smiling glad that the traveling dad is safely home, sharing of his adventure…
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When I was a kid, the handicraft shops used to sell a tiny red seed that was filled with little ivory elephants, maybe about 1 mm in length, and a hair’s thickness. It was a favourite gift to give people. Today’s camel reminds me of that.
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Amazing what the mind remembers. And how that memory is triggered by something else. Thanks for sharing.
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Still visualizing your red seed with tiny white elephants…what a wonderful gift to give a child! Wish I knew where to find such a “marvelous” item.
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Yes, it was magical. I haven’t seen them for years, but according to this article, you might get one on ebay: https://elviodesign.com/blogs/news/red-sandalwood-and-white-elephants
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…the day of hope, that’s what day it is! Thank you, Caleb and Dave: HHD, my friend.
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And a Day of more rain for Greece! HHD Marina!
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Ah, yes…. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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GREAT 👍
Thanks for sharing
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🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Yes!
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Pay attention to the tiny things today. There’s more to them than you think!
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Yes!
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we are but specks in the universe
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We are that…
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Wandering through another week, wondering what’s on the other side. 😉
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Something more uplifting I hope… 🙂
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Me, too, pal. Me, too….
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Hmm…. No landmarks. Which way is home?
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Due North Friend. Due North.
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Caleb – is it lonely out there? I’m here looking at you!! … “Photo: Krimamr @ Aswan, Egypt.”
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I have read the best day to get a hair cut, have a medical test done, shop, eat out is hump day. People who give a service are at their peak on a Wed. I have found this to be true most of the time.
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I didn’t know that!!!!! I’m on the look out for this now. Thanks for the insight.
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So alone.
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And so small!
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If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? – Matthew 18:12
-Alan
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Love this!
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A man and his camel (Caleb’s cousin) traversing the vast open space where the pink sand, forms land clouds that move slowly, swirling just above the camel cousin’s ankles…at exactly mid-day…casting a shadow along side of them…they still have a way to go until they reach the comfort of home, where the table sits in the deep, cool, reaches of their domicile- where yogurt, flat bread and lamb pieces, awaits where his wife and children are laughing and smiling glad that the traveling dad is safely home, sharing of his adventure…
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Beautiful Christie!
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