...Near the Santa Fe - Lafarge branch library.
Meticulosity… OR, How to Succeed in Everything
3 years ago
May 11, 2008
May 08, 2008
Play
I work
with several young people and children
throughout the week,
and started thinking about when I was a kid.
I did not belong
to any organized sports teams when I was little:
Other than swimming lessons;
enough to swim and boat
and sail and ski safely in the Mississippi river,
one summer of tennis lessons;
enough to blast those little yellow balls out of the court,
and riding lessons;
enough to stay on that horse when needed,
fall safely off when needed,
and maybe work toward blue ribbons at the county fair...
My friends and I were on our own -
riding bikes, sledding, climbing trees,
playing in the river in summer,
and on the river in winter,
exploring hills, forests and fields
surrounding our homes.
My mom preferred us to be
"outside";
I do not have an extensive memory
of 60's, 70's, or 80's TV.
I remember riding my bike
a whole bunch;
gravel or dirt roads in my neighborhood,
and wonderfully smooth, paved
roads at my friend's houses.
Climbing trees was easier
at my house and surrounding fields:
Fruit trees;
(a great challenge for the edible targets),
and pine, cedar, willow, oak, and maple trees
were all attempted,
and most were conquered with minimal injuries.
But trees lining those
wonderful, paved streets
were younger,
and not strong enough to
offer a challenge to
professional tree climbers.
Hide and seek - at dusk;
with several kids of various ages
joining in
from a large neighborhood.
Playing in a friend's backyard pool (?)
an unusual experience to someone
who grew up with the Mississippi
as my back yard.
Tag.
Hop Scotch.
Swinging off a rope swing
over a quiet stretch of the river.
Throwing a stick
for a dog to fetch
(off the end of a dock...)
Sleeping under the stars
watching fireflys,
or lightning bugs -
same thing, I think.
Summer is coming...
Have you tried playing like a kid
lately?
What is your favorite game?
And do you still play?
Let me know.
M
with several young people and children
throughout the week,
and started thinking about when I was a kid.
I did not belong
to any organized sports teams when I was little:
Other than swimming lessons;
enough to swim and boat
and sail and ski safely in the Mississippi river,
one summer of tennis lessons;
enough to blast those little yellow balls out of the court,
and riding lessons;
enough to stay on that horse when needed,
fall safely off when needed,
and maybe work toward blue ribbons at the county fair...
My friends and I were on our own -
riding bikes, sledding, climbing trees,
playing in the river in summer,
and on the river in winter,
exploring hills, forests and fields
surrounding our homes.
My mom preferred us to be
"outside";
I do not have an extensive memory
of 60's, 70's, or 80's TV.
I remember riding my bike
a whole bunch;
gravel or dirt roads in my neighborhood,
and wonderfully smooth, paved
roads at my friend's houses.
Climbing trees was easier
at my house and surrounding fields:
Fruit trees;
(a great challenge for the edible targets),
and pine, cedar, willow, oak, and maple trees
were all attempted,
and most were conquered with minimal injuries.
But trees lining those
wonderful, paved streets
were younger,
and not strong enough to
offer a challenge to
professional tree climbers.
Hide and seek - at dusk;
with several kids of various ages
joining in
from a large neighborhood.
Playing in a friend's backyard pool (?)
an unusual experience to someone
who grew up with the Mississippi
as my back yard.
Tag.
Hop Scotch.
Swinging off a rope swing
over a quiet stretch of the river.
Throwing a stick
for a dog to fetch
(off the end of a dock...)
Sleeping under the stars
watching fireflys,
or lightning bugs -
same thing, I think.
Summer is coming...
Have you tried playing like a kid
lately?
What is your favorite game?
And do you still play?
Let me know.
M
May 05, 2008
May 03, 2008
#4 Favorites of 2007
Road Trip near Argenton-Chateau, France
and refurbished Monastery;
Hotel Santa Croce in Pisa, Italy
July & August 2007.
And yes, I know I've posted a few things today
but I have been awake since 6 a.m.,
and have a weekend conference to attend
in about 30 minutes...
This should be it for today.
M
6:11 A.M.
6:11 A.M.
Eleven minutes ago
he left for the airport
and I miss him.
Watching the sky turn golden
behind the mountains;
I look forward to
eight days passing quickly.
M
May 01, 2008
April 24, 2008
2007 Favorites #2
Glass and bronze decorations;
Argenton-Chateau town cemetery
May, 2007.
Turquoise sky
and matching
laundry in the garden.
First of June, 2007
Argenton-Chateau town cemetery
May, 2007.
Turquoise sky
and matching
laundry in the garden.
First of June, 2007
April 22, 2008
Reader Challenge!
Getting near my 1 year anniversary with Blogger...
The days went by quickly!
I'm learning more and more about Santa Fe,
but need some input:
What do I need to discuss?
What would you like to see?
What do you need to know about this region?
What have you always wondered about;
but were afraid to ask?
Or any favorite photographs
you would like to see re-posted
from the past 365 days?
I know I will be posting
a few of my favorites...
Leave me a comment or two,
and I will try to deliver.
And thanks for keeping
A Traveller's Joy
moving!
M
-White cat at his chair
La Paz Cafe,
Bressuire, France, June 2007.
The days went by quickly!
I'm learning more and more about Santa Fe,
but need some input:
What do I need to discuss?
What would you like to see?
What do you need to know about this region?
What have you always wondered about;
but were afraid to ask?
Or any favorite photographs
you would like to see re-posted
from the past 365 days?
I know I will be posting
a few of my favorites...
Leave me a comment or two,
and I will try to deliver.
And thanks for keeping
A Traveller's Joy
moving!
M
-White cat at his chairLa Paz Cafe,
Bressuire, France, June 2007.
April 21, 2008
April 16, 2008
Luck or Skill - Answer #3
A comment from my query;
Do you believe in luck or skill...?
Luck?
Usually
it's really a matter
of having the skill
to see an open door before you -
and the courage to walk through it.
Being in the right place at the right time
may seem like luck,
but it's always a choice.
-Lisa
Speaking of courage
with an open door;
a few blooms
pushing
our soon-to-be-a-patio
pile of bricks
out of the way...
M
St. Francis of Assisi - Santa Fe
Favorite statue near the plaza, Santa Fe:
St. Francis of Assisi
having a chat with a prairie dog...
And thanks, for the submission of a
very artistic doorway.
M
St. Francis of Assisi
having a chat with a prairie dog...
And thanks, for the submission of a
very artistic doorway.
M
April 13, 2008
Luck -vs- Skill Answer #2
My question: "Do you believe in luck or skill?"
Luck? I think you make your own luck
by being aware or open to opportunities.
At the very least,
being in the right frame of mind can bring "luck" to you.
-Ruth
Luck? I think you make your own luck
by being aware or open to opportunities.
At the very least,
being in the right frame of mind can bring "luck" to you.
-Ruth
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