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It's amazing how one's perspective changes once the days start adding up. I always remember hearing that old cliche 'stop and smell the roses', but I never paid much mind to it. These days, I can stop and read a chapter in a book, for the good part, and not be bothered that I might not be back for a while. When time allows, I like to take lots of detours off the well trodden trail and seek a surprise or two. I am a simple man. I can be entertained by the seemingly unassuming. Sometimes I wonder, if I slow others around me down, while I wander around. I think I do, but I guess that's the price you pay for the company you keep.
Here's my assignment for you today--- find something new, take a short, different path, hold a bit of wonder in your hand for a time.
always suprsing what can be found by taking a less well trod path - the Jolly Carter is a public house - what you'd probably call a bar - I can't vouch for its friendliness - it's been busted for drugs before now.
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to take a walk in our woods today... yes, even in the rain you can make a discovery. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
Thank you....I'm off on my assignment.
ReplyDeletei spend my days very quietly. i like that.
ReplyDeleteI do and I did. MB
ReplyDeleteToo late for me, Saturday has come and gone in Oz.. I have something new in mind for today (Sunday) Birdman, wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling stressed today so could probably use a change!
ReplyDeleteAh, 'man, you definitely are getting smarter when you are more mindful of the present moment.
ReplyDeleteCan I take a raincheck? Today is getting ready to fly back to Hartford and tomorrow is the flight. How about I do some slow-paced mindless strolling around Hartford on Monday?
ReplyDeleteI'm learning to do more of this, Birdman. Today, I took a slow path of diversion with my young neighbor friends (ages 3 and 5). Everything looks different from their eyes, and they are happy to wander.
ReplyDeleteGood advice, and not just for people of our age. When you are young, you assume that there is an enormous time to understand and appreciate everything. We know that the time is now.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post. I try to see things differently everyday.
ReplyDeleteYou sure have the right idea....
ReplyDeleteThe simple things in life are the special one! Love your words!
ReplyDeleteLéia
The Martians are really here
ReplyDeleteIt is a fine life indeed, when we take the time to live it.
ReplyDeleteFine capture of this little growing fern!
ReplyDeleteSuper idea! How I love fiddleheads! (not to eat as much as to gaze in wonder...)
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