The Hubble image at the head of this post is just one of many recent images that raises our eyes and consciousness to know that we are a part of something universally grand.
Schoolchildren and their families are in flow of school arrivals and departures. Work goes on.
Here and there we see signs of fresh projects … newly turned earth and piles of building materials on a potentially pretty lot.
We are in Holidayland. Summer merchandise is on sale, Halloween, Thanksgiving and all the end of year/first of year special spending opportunities have hit the stores.
Food has taken on a richer quality. Stews, soups and other comfort foods cry out to fill our stomachs and warm our hearts.
I watched a little locust tree with bright green leaves on one branch and crimson leaves on another turn magical in the golden moments just after a rich sunset.
The familiarity of all these things helps bring clarity to the use of familiar tools, utensils, special pots and pans and expected good results from our efforts.
Smooth wood, fresh paint, crisp bedding and warm clothing all speak of a certain goodness that is to be treasured.
I have watched a friend plow through 30 years of photos, slides, 8mm film and more recent videos getting them into a manageable digital format.
I have another colleague that had 500 3.5” disks that contained hundreds of recipes, sheaves of book chapters and short story projects and the goal was to get them on a flash drive. That is done.
Dynamics of change can force an intense look into our personal history and that is grand … but, for me, since I have 2 and a half terrabytes of files, a fairly neat collection of projects and the means to put them all together, the really big issue is: What’s next?
I eagerly look toward the next image, the next sitting to put ink to paper and the next great conversation.
Heritage is significant, challenges are things we deal with on a daily basis and yet our commitment is to the next opportunity to create excellence.
As my body and brain allow I am excited, determined and ready for the next call to excellence.
The cameras are ready. The paper and ink are fresh. The truck is dependable and we will just see what is next.
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