The trick of life, as I see it now, is to make what’s around you beautiful. It’ll grow from there. Took me a long time to see that. I sat.
— Kate Fagan, The Three Lives of Cate Kay (Atria Books, January 7, 2025)
The Cove Island Park attendant (?) periodically sets off 1 or 2 fireworks in the early twilight hours for the handful of insomniacs and early risers (or for himself). After 1,866 consecutive (almost) days of snapping shots on my morning walks, I was finally able to catch one in flight. More shots from this mornings walk here.
Awe & Wonder. Never lose it. Excellent catch this morning DK!
Awwww. So nice.
Finally you see it. I am.
Absolutely love this quote!
But I’m a bit confused about the fireworks and whether they are a good thing or not. Are they waking people up early in the a.m.? Is it even legal to set off fireworks where you are? Feels selfish to me, but I don’t know enough to be sure.
PS: As Cara has already said (since the fireworks were available, whether you liked it or not…) “Good catch!” 🙂
Cara didn’t tell you. She went to ask him to set it off. Minor omission on her part.
Paul. This is a lie. But I am sure you know that.
Lol Cara. I am probably the most gullible person on the planet. I did not know that 🙂
The Cove is reasonably secluded away from homesteads. Not sure about legality or where his job function permits it!
If you folks don’t object to the fireworks, then I’m happy. 👍
Every new day is cause for celebration.
Sure is Anneli.
for me, as I see it now, everywhere is beautiful.
every little corner of the world I have stepped foot in is so beautiful in its own way.
if we get to stay long enough, we get to add a bit of our beautiful to it. we must leave our print.
As to the photo, you don’t want to know where my mind went. Yes, on an edge.
Oh Boy.
Oh boy, third world woman is here
You are in my thoughts and prayers in this current insane environment, Sawsan. Please be kind and gentle to yourself, and stay safe. Blessings – Paul.
“for me, as I see it now, everywhere is beautiful.”
I love these words, Sawsan, and I agree! 💕
A beautiful moment shared – thank you
Thank you.
perhaps you should interview this park attendant; sounds like a fellow early riser…
Good idea, but, tried to engage once and he’s a bit ‘salty’
as one might expect!
that’s so cool and interesting that he/she does that
Agree Beth. Let’s see if he does it again this morning!
That may be the most peculiar habit I’ve heard about in recent times! I’d love to know his story 🙂
Dave
Me too Ken!
What a wonderful reflection—there’s something special about finding beauty in your surroundings and letting it flourish. Capturing that rare firework in flight after so many mornings must have felt like a little reward for your dedication to these daily walks.
So agree! Thank you.
Kate Fagan is so right. And go that good man who sets of those fireworks.
Yes to both!