What happens every day is what’s surprising. The treasure’s never where I look to find it but where I simply look — the sky, the wind, sunrise, a silver arc, the moment’s chance.
— Ursula K. Le Guin, from “The Everyday (At Kishamish)” in “Finding My Elegy: New and Selected Poems”
Feather blowing in the wind. Twilight. 5:52 am. April 17, 2024. Cove Island Park. Stamford, CT.
More photos from this morning’s walk here.
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Perfect quote for this lovely look at the everyday loveliness surrounding us.
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Thank you Dale!
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❤️
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The fleeting beauty of this moment takes my breath away. Thanks for beginning my day with wonder, pal….💕
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One can find wonder everywhere – our challenge is to look…well done, my friend..
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Yes, truth Mimi. Thank you.
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It’s not what we look at but what we see and we can see treasures everywhere.
We love Ursula Le Guin’s books although we are usually not readers of phantasy.
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The Fab Four of Cley
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Me too Klaus. Right with you. Thanks.
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I love the quote, the photos, and sweet video. We are indeed daily surrounded by the stunning, much of which we can too easily miss!
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Truth!!!! Thank you!
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Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I. But when the feather cones trembling. The wind is passing by.
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Beautifully framed Maria. Thank you.
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So very beautiful and meaningful. The first viewing only had the sound, not the feather on the flower. And I thought: Sounds a bit like my heavy breathing when I walk up the steep street with my shopping. And the birds always sing…. 😉
Then, in the 2nd viewing, I saw the dancing feather too, dancing although it was caught. I‘m glad that you see those tiny little signs of nature which create so much joy.
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Thank you Kiki. Had to chuckle on your side street comment and heavy breathing, ME TOO!
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I love seeing all these responses! This is a great quote (and you know me and quotes). Seems to be a focus in several places right now – simple is good. Thank you.
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1. Your videography skills have improved!
2. I’ve been meaning to read Le Guin for a while now. Would you recommend, generally?
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Thank you Laila. I’m afraid not on Le Guin recommendations. I need to explore the same.
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Mother Nature flying your flag
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She was!
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You knocked it out of the park with this post Dave! Thank you for helping the world (try to) keep things in perspective!
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Thank you Paul! Appreciate you!
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Appreciate you too Dave!
Feel better soon!
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Thanks Paul!
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The wonder of beauty…kisses my heart, daily…
Meant to add: The post yesterday (from the 17th) from May Sarton – being in the garden and watching it over time so magical…we have a new bird bath this year too!
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New Bird Bath! Awesome. Are you attracting more and/or new birds?
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