In a philosophy class, early 1990s, the instructor is explaining the time line of life in philosophically, step by step out into the universe. The end thought, the end question left to us is what is there beyond, beyond life, the universe?
The air in the room is dead silence until a voice in the far back corner provides the answer:
“New Jersey”
That answer, having spent the majority of my teen years in New Jersey, I felt in my bones to be true. I wasn’t trying to make a joke. But the class laughed and do did I.
In a way, it is funny. In a bigger way, it is a true answer because, I believe, the proverbial, out there, can be wherever a here may be for us.
More than any age decade of experience, I feel that our teenage years carry the strongest vibe of being our home-land. Other stages may be as nostalgic, as well loved but not in the same way as our transition out of childhood into adulthood. Ten years is a long time.
Have a Wonderful Weekend
wherever your here is
Change your wall decor
Browse bird statues online
Read about philosophy
Shop for a soap dispenser
Bake bread
Embroider a favorite word
Take photos of sidewalks
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| Wind Watercolor sketch |
Love that watercolour. It looks like those teenage years!
ReplyDeleteMarie,
ReplyDeleteIt was fun watching a group flying the kite in such a small space. They flew it really well.
May
I hadn't really thought of that but your words make a lot of sense. And I love your watercolor sketch.
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteWe all have our moments. Holding on to the significance of what right now means, can be one of greatest challenges.
May
I love your watercolor! I don't see sidewalks...I'll take photos of trails! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDiane,
DeletePhotos of trails is great!
May
I suspect baking bread might be on the agenda here over the weekend because the RC bought a nice mixture of seeds to add (inspired by a loaf we purchased in a bakery awhile ago).
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteBaking a healthy bread is a worthy goal. Happy Baking!
I wish there was an orange carrot bread.
May
Maryanne,
DeleteBaking a healthy bread is a worthy goal. Happy Baking!
I wish there was an orange carrot bread.
May
A consult with Mr. Google yields lots of carrot orange quick breads...might be worth exploring!
DeleteThe watercolor is fun-I hope you are well and have had a good summer!
ReplyDeleteDebra,
DeleteThis summer weather wise has been a full on summer.The heat in July took a chunk out of being outdoors though.
Happy September!
May