The sun rises at 5:21 a.m, the earliest day/time of the year. I set my internal clock (each morning) 90 minutes ahead of Sunrise to catch twilight, that’s 3:45 a.m. Groan.
It’s been 1,865 consecutive (almost) days, and counting, on this morning walk at Cove Island Park. Like in a row.
One could say, same-old same-old track, ‘How about a change?’ A new track? Mix it up a little?
Yet, I’m grooved in this track, akin to deliberately steering within deep ruts of a muddy country road to keep forward momentum. Ocean Vuong: “It seemed the light wouldn’t change for a while. When he was younger Hai had wanted a bigger life. Instead he got the life that won’t let him go.“
There are days (among the 1,865 consecutive days) when you get out of the car, and tell yourself: “Self, there ain’t nothing here, you’re tired, snap a shot to prove you were here, drive back home and snuggle up to Wally.”
That day wasn’t today.
Park is empty. Birds have awakened. I pick up the pace, heartbeat quickening. I arrive at the shoreline at look out.
65° F, gentle breaths of wind from the north. A strip of golden light paints the horizon. Luna pops her head in and out between gaps in heavy cloud cover, splashing golden light on the ocean surface.
I could feel it today.
The Cove won’t let me go.
“How you can fall in love with the light.”
Ellen Meloy: Of all the things I wondered about on this land, I wondered the hardest about the seduction of certain geographies that feel like home — not by story or blood but merely by their forms and colors. How our perceptions are our only internal map of the world, how there are places that claim you and places that warn you away. How you can fall in love with the light.
DK Photo @ 4:09 am. June 13, 2025. Cove Island Park, Stamford, CT. More photos from this morning’s walk here. A magnificent morning.
This was so sweet, I won’t mar it with my sarcasm. Keep showing up.
Well that’s nice….for a change.
Don’t bait, I’m trying hard here.
When we reach a certain stage in life… There is a comfort that comes with the familiar. Routine can be a very healthy and positive thing. It brings stability. It feels safe. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that my friend. Peace to you. -Paul
Thank you Paul. That’s exactly how and what I feel.
I’m right there with you, Dave. 👍
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I’m right there with you, Dave. 👍
That is a gorgeous photo. No wonder you want to stay stuck in this rut. No problem!
Smiling. Thank you Anneli. Exactly!
hiraeth (welsh) “a longing to be where your spirit lives.”
Yes! Who knew that you were fluent in Welsh!
not i….
There is comfort in familiarity, pal, and at the same time moments of unexpected magic, as these photos clearly illustrate. Glad you are giving yourself grace to do what feels right….🥰
Thank you Lori.
As many have said, there is comfort in the familiar but I think it’s even more. Returning time after time, you see new things, notice the light, the reflection, breathe it all in. It’s the same but not. It’s different but the same and you know you belong right there, right then.
Beautifully stated Dale and I agree. Thank you. Dave
As one who keeps walking the familiar path, I know of what you speak and feel, methinks.
I think you do!
😊
He got the life that wouldn’t let him go…perfect, nodding and appreciating that you for greater than 1000 days, has shared that with all of your fans..
Thank you Mimi.
So happy you picked up a camera 1865 days ago to document these moments that move you. I do have to laugh though since you’re the one who tells me I hate change…..look in the mirror!
Ha Ha! You are a Pro.
I assume you’re going to bed at 8:00 pm… 🙂
8:30!
so no hockey playoffs for you, I guess!
There are exceptions! 🙂
What a fabulous post, you take use there with you.
Thank you!
A Still Life, of Perfection…with Each Breath, the Light Gently, Awakes… Stretching, to an Intensity of Glory… /// Dave, thank you for such a gift – this just might be my favorite photo (or in the chase for the top spot)
So glad! Thank you for letting me know.
Word press was goofy…it wouldn’t let me enter my email and name…figured you knew it was me…Kindly, Christie BTW, I’m a birthday girl, today…6/30
I did know it was you Christie! Good vibes on the comment! Happy Birthday!
Thanks for the birthday, acknowledgement 🙂 Our weather is hot 94 expected but I know it will be closer to 97, ugh…I like 72, in a stretch 75… I will not wear heavy jeans, today as I did yesterday and roasted (90)…our 2 window a/c’s will be working overtime….
That’s HOT!