Sunday, January 13, 2013

Bridge Lights

Running alone...
Here we are in Deering Oaks again. This is another view of the stone bridge that was my first blog entry four years ago. I took a walk in the light snow last Sunday morning. I was alone in the entire park, just me and gently falling snow. It reminded me of late night walks and runs between Woodfords and Morrills Corners. Although we had moved to Coyle Street, I still had friends in the old neighborhood who I kept in touch with. It was a long trip in the cold night, but I liked it. I was forever timing myself, from point to point. I guess it was the only time in my life that I truly enjoyed running. Just running against myself. Ah... that reminds me, when I wanted anything in the house on Stevens, I just asked my little sister Joanne to go fetch it for me. I told her that I'd time her. It always worked. When she returned with my book, slippers, banana, I'd just shout out some obscure number. "40 seconds! Good job!" It always worked. They say life is all about timing: good and bad. For me, timing always got me what I wanted, either home on a cold January night fast or that tasty banana. Was I a bad brother? Sometimes, I wonder.

27 comments:

  1. yes, but i'm certain you made up for it in a million ways.

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  2. Ask your brother about the time you tied him to a rocking chair and then flipped it over....

    In the end, however, you turned out to be the best brother anyone could want. I do know that.

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  3. You're right...timing is everything. I too used to really enjoy running against myself back when I was still able to run. It's very freeing to run your own race.

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  4. Haha! the universal 'brother' trick! One day a smart little sister is not going to fall for that old line!!

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  5. I only had sisters and I can't remember ever tricking them into doing anything. They had me figured out.

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  6. I bet she remembers the days with fondenss of when you had her stepping and fetching.

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  7. Ah, yes, the concept of timing one's daily activities comes to mind, as in have I enough time to catch the next bus or did I waste, well not waste, did I use too much time at the computer? Anyway, You sound like a great brother to me because you kept her active in her youth. Or am I being silly? You take the time to figure it out, OK?

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  8. Your view of this bridge reminds me of bridges in Paris! Perhaps your little sister is now all energetic & efficient, thanks to your training!

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  9. I always try to take my time...

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  10. I would say you were a typical older brother - manipulative and full of the devil! Of course, I never did anything like that to my sister. Heh, heh.

    You're a rascal. No wonder I like you.

    Lovely bridge. Over troubled waters, maybe!

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  11. Big sisters can be as brutal as big brothers -- barbara

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  12. 'Time, time, time . . . is on my mind, yes, it is . . .' That song is now in my head. No idea who sang it. . . do you?

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  13. Okay, so I had to go check, and it's 'time, time, time is on my SIDE, yes, it is. . .' and the Rolling Stones, among others sang it . . .

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  14. That's funny. Wonderful shot too.

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  15. What was good about those days was that you or your sister could safely run alone in that pretty place. These days, kids can't do much of anything on their own without adults worrying about dangers.

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  16. I always time myself, running or walking, though I seem to have slowed some in the past year. Timing works well as a motivator.

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  17. What a wonderful capture! I'm COLD!

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  18. Love this scene. Good job, Birdman!

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  19. So, does your sister read your blog? Careful, she is timing you to see how long it taes for you to answer. :)

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  20. yo man i hate words do one on black ops 2 and than youll have an audience
    by jhon trollinski

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  21. EG's comment gave me a good laugh. Nice photo!

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  22. Well, maybe you were a little manipulative. Does your sister remember it now?

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  23. A cold day for walking but the scenery is so beautiful! A feeling of peace!
    Léia

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  24. I think a crop with the modern stairway on the right gone would improve the shot.

    (Found you from Mojo's site.)

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