We were in Michigan, literally ON Lake Huron for the 4th of July fireworks celebrations.
Interesting culture difference there: Huge fireworks displays were exploding from many locations along the shore, not just the towns.
From my brother’s pontoon boat we viewed multiple displays. My tight neck couldn’t pivot far or fast enough to view them all at once.
This investment in an ephemeral event requires significant: time, energy, and money ~ lots of it. And over the years I’ve been uneasy about this Michigan display’s history and growth.
As a child in Flint we felt lucky to have sparklers and delighted in their magic…
And there’s no fire on my head, but a smoking hot reaction every time I see the focus on glitz and the smell of ageism.
No time to share more thoughts now. But I know you know.
I needed your words today, Sylvia. Thank you for being a neighbor, a friend, and an inspiring example to find sustenance in beauty, in humor, and in each other.
Probably the best thing I’ll read today. Thank you. And, if horses are like bicycles (it’s been a while since my days of barrel racing as a teenager), I’ll certainly help you out with yours.
Thank you so much, Maryli. When you speak of glitz, I think of our media's focus on superficial things instead of real issues. Even long-repected newspapers now seem more concerned with click bait than actual news. That is deeply concerning to me. Smarter people than I are working hard to uncover the real stories...people like Heather Cox Richardson at al. I have to focus on my strength, which is finding ways to lift people out of the ditch of despair and find connections to each other. I am so, sooooo glad we are in this together! Thank you
I so appreciate your political metaphors here.
We were in Michigan, literally ON Lake Huron for the 4th of July fireworks celebrations.
Interesting culture difference there: Huge fireworks displays were exploding from many locations along the shore, not just the towns.
From my brother’s pontoon boat we viewed multiple displays. My tight neck couldn’t pivot far or fast enough to view them all at once.
This investment in an ephemeral event requires significant: time, energy, and money ~ lots of it. And over the years I’ve been uneasy about this Michigan display’s history and growth.
As a child in Flint we felt lucky to have sparklers and delighted in their magic…
And there’s no fire on my head, but a smoking hot reaction every time I see the focus on glitz and the smell of ageism.
No time to share more thoughts now. But I know you know.
And our mutual thoughts are 1 good thing.
I will hose your head. I will also give you a ride on a horse, and you can post the picture on your blog!
I would so totally LOVE that! Both the hose and the horse! Hoping the hose is metaphorical and the horse is real!
Thank you Sylvia - I’m with you - I do know how to - is it called - tack up and ride a horse - never liked it much - this is rough - ooph…
Very rough indeed. We need one another to help get through
Thanks for your encouraging words as very discouraging news piles up. I think my hair is on fire too. I’m coming with a bucket of water! Irene
I'm ready, and I will get the hose running for you, too!
I needed your words today, Sylvia. Thank you for being a neighbor, a friend, and an inspiring example to find sustenance in beauty, in humor, and in each other.
Thank you, Lucille... and right back at you! I am so grateful for your friendship!
Probably the best thing I’ll read today. Thank you. And, if horses are like bicycles (it’s been a while since my days of barrel racing as a teenager), I’ll certainly help you out with yours.
Thank you! Barrel racing sounds like fun, too!
Thank you so much, Maryli. When you speak of glitz, I think of our media's focus on superficial things instead of real issues. Even long-repected newspapers now seem more concerned with click bait than actual news. That is deeply concerning to me. Smarter people than I are working hard to uncover the real stories...people like Heather Cox Richardson at al. I have to focus on my strength, which is finding ways to lift people out of the ditch of despair and find connections to each other. I am so, sooooo glad we are in this together! Thank you