Greeted by a fence lizard, blue belly and small face poking up.
Returning to the Bridge on another hot day.
Warm breeze stirs up feelings
As firetrucks pass by
The last of the "Theo of Golden" research done
She has traveled the world through music, languages, art and museums
She has explored unknown vocabulary and ideas
Her world has been expanded and she is content
Dvořák's song 'Lasst mich allein' , played on the cello with subtitles
LINK 4:17 minutes"The Swan is an enchanted bird, Or so the legends tell, And certain he plays the part exceptionally well, He proudly arches up his neck, To show that he's in charge. As royal as the figurehead on any royal barge. But if you ask him: If it's true what fairytales portray, He simply gives a knowing look, And slowly glides away."
The lush riverside brush sits still in the weight of high heat
The water runs clear, bringing memories of her youth
and a trip to Mineral King
But nothing else moves
Carnival of the Animals - The Swan (Original Music Video)
LINK 4:06 minutes
She checks on the tree that won't give up
She considers that, giving up, as she often wonders
What am I doing here on this blog?
How does it matter at all?
Who am I talking to?
Stats show up as thousands of people
in countries where she knows no one.
Those she once knew here, have moved on
Do her rants or poetic wording or recording serve anyone but her?
Who cares what she ate for breakfast?
Or if she gets frustrated by shoelaces that won't remain tied?
Or some tired story from days gone by...
Days gone by.
Who are the 14.8K people of Brazil or the 9.47K people of India or the 8.6K in Vietnam?
Where is Seychelles? Google will tell her.
The same river
Some walking
Reports of air quality and temperature and things being made
These simple things that make up a life
Health concerns brushed away
Psychological introspection kept to herself
As are the judgmental observations of the world around her
Viewed as not fair to the others, or herself, or humanity
Yet, she is driven to keep going
To make visible a quiet life
To remember it for herself
And her thousands of fans world wide
Who is she talking to?
Perhaps that does not matter after all.
* She fully realizes that her viewers may not be real, but are instead bots or online hacking or? But, sometimes she likes to imagine otherwise.
**BTW~ Images of Seychelles are beautiful!
What do you wonder about?
May you bear the questions
May you bare your truth
May you move forward
Photos by NAE @pomegranatetrail ©2026
10 comments:
I'll stay here with you some more days,
Th I s post, so also my truth
Grace~ Yes, I know you are here and that you consider some of these same things. Many who have been blogging awhile have been. The world has changed so much. xo 💕
I do think that ultimately we need to make for ourselves (including blog posts) and then put it out there, even if it's a message in a bottle. You do have me humming "Comfortably Numb" though. Had to laugh at my last follower on IG...I think it's a troll bot, not just a bot collecting images and info. Deb G
Deb~ I agree, which is why I continue...something about this practice feeds me...something about making things and giving them away feeds me as well. Message in a bottle. I'm thinking about that. A 'troll bot', eh? Mmmm? Glad you are here Deb ♥️
You’re talking to me, Dee. (But you know I dont watch the videos). I enjoy your walks and observations about all sorts of stuff so don’t stop!
My stats are bizarre now too. I’m assume they are ai bots scraping content.
Dee~ Aw, I like talking to you! 🙂 Just curious, I knew you didn't follow links, do you not watch/listen to those embedded as well? I am just wondering how folks like to interact. Of course, then there are the 286-odd folk who open some random post here...what are they doing? Do they like the links and videos? Do I even know that many people? haha Wild times. Glad you're here Dee, however you choose to do that.
it's good to know you are here and we can share whatever we want to in this virtual space, so please continue!
ha The Seychelles, my Bounty-chocolate/coconut-bar dream: I imagine self running along the white sandy beaches, palm trees swaying and diving into the ocean, eternal sunshine......a holiday destination I mention to the husband from time to time.....who knows one day.......
Saskia~ It sure is good to know that we can continue...or 'just going' as Jude would say. Those images of Seychelles, were stunning!!! I hope you get there! xo
I'm thinking that those who comment are the real real visitors to your blog ... so please do count me as one, even as I comment less and less (due to the ennui that is surely a product of the never-ending news cycle that has become our everyday existence).
I'm in awe of your ability to add photos to Blogger, which has defied me in spite of my recent efforts, causing me to throw up my hands and walk away yet again. Besides which, many of my images have vanished from the original blog for reasons I cannot discern.
So, all that by way of saying your blog does have value beyond your four walls ... the time and effort you put into it are truly appreciated for as long as it brings you joy.
Peace, Liz
Liz~ I'm glad you are here! I just came across the pic you sent of P. in the cowgirl shirt!! So fun 🙂 I have not had troubles adding photos here and the only thing that has disappeared are some videos (when the creator did not want them shared from you tube - but I just leave that as is). I have heard of some folks having trouble with blogger comments, but have also not found that myself. Seems like all of these years later...it should all work with ease!! 😂
I also the NENC (never ending news cycle) is not good for any of us and that it is a fine line between being informed and engaged and overwhelmed. Ugh. Anyway, I'm still here plugging along, as it helps keep a record and my sanity! haha (((hugs)))
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