Thought you'd like a quick look at my work this weekend. I hope to put a dent in two cords of wood and get it moved into the woodshed out back.The wedding last weekend put my wood haulin' schedule off a bit, but it'll get done, hopefully before the snow flies in these parts. Mom reminded me often of that old adage, 'slow and steady wins the race'. And the way I look at it, if the tortoise could do it, it's good enough for me. I try to use this as a guide in all I do these days. Take BIG jobs and break them into their simple parts. The work gets done, and I remain happier for it. Why run the risk of being overwhelmed and or intimidated by that nasty thing called WORK. That turtle had his act together. Serenity soon!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Fear the Turtle
Thought you'd like a quick look at my work this weekend. I hope to put a dent in two cords of wood and get it moved into the woodshed out back.The wedding last weekend put my wood haulin' schedule off a bit, but it'll get done, hopefully before the snow flies in these parts. Mom reminded me often of that old adage, 'slow and steady wins the race'. And the way I look at it, if the tortoise could do it, it's good enough for me. I try to use this as a guide in all I do these days. Take BIG jobs and break them into their simple parts. The work gets done, and I remain happier for it. Why run the risk of being overwhelmed and or intimidated by that nasty thing called WORK. That turtle had his act together. Serenity soon!
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At first I took this for some long shot of a desert...
ReplyDeleteYour mom was right, they always are, even after many years!
I love your style, you have a very attractive abstract language.
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty in wood . . .
ReplyDeleteSome work now and then the enjoyment of wood heat later. Much luck on your slow and steady job. It will get done!
ReplyDeleteAh, this post makes me remember that feeling during autumn in New England--so much to get done in the limited time on weekends available to worker bees--all tempered by the sure knowledge that the big snowfalls ahead would bring all the rushing around to an end. Then--evenings before the fire...
ReplyDeleteYour blog title just drew me in. Thank you for this nostalgic moment for a retired person now living in the desert.
Good chopping to you sir!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what you see in nature. Beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteWell that's sure a mature attitude. It's hard for me to get things finished without a deadline.
ReplyDeleteI need to incorporate some of that philosophy!!!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
A good philosophy that I needed to hear just now. Thanks!
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