"Grace bats last." (Anne Lamott) I looked out the window a little more than an hour before sunrise and saw the kind of clouds that could produce a great sunrise coming in from the west. After all the colorless skies the past few months, I was excited and the timing seemed kind of perfect given the events of yesterday. Unfortunately, by the time I got to the lake the clouds had unexpectedly moved low to the horizon and mostly out of the picture. The early color never materialized and with the wind blowing strongly it was unlikely I’d have any birds hanging out nearby. (Birds tend to be a lot more skittish in the wind.)
Beautiful context for last week's experience. The black crows weren't bad symbolism either. The next smartest species after us, and bringing in the scary, and magically mysterious week. They have a lot to say, if only we understood.
You know how I love crows...and have made some mad 11 years ago, that still caw over my head in disgust! I keep trying to change their minds. I have won over a lovely raven though. So hopefully not a lost cause. Lol.
Honey, you have said a mouthful! And I was right there with you every step pf the way! Two of your reactions -- the deep sense of relief, and of being able to breathe again -- are exactly mine as well! I feel as though I have been holding my breath for the last four years! And then it intensified over the last four days! Living in limbo and a low-key fear and dread sucks all the air right out of you. I'm not naive; things won't change over night. But at least we have restored a base line of sanity and integrity in the White House again. And with courage and that helping of grace -- no matter how late it bats -- we'll make it through!
Another beautiful photo and a great message to go with it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your talents.
Beautiful context for last week's experience. The black crows weren't bad symbolism either. The next smartest species after us, and bringing in the scary, and magically mysterious week. They have a lot to say, if only we understood.
Thank you! I hadn't even really thought about the crows!
You know how I love crows...and have made some mad 11 years ago, that still caw over my head in disgust! I keep trying to change their minds. I have won over a lovely raven though. So hopefully not a lost cause. Lol.
Lol. Maybe they are just saying hi!?
Honey, you have said a mouthful! And I was right there with you every step pf the way! Two of your reactions -- the deep sense of relief, and of being able to breathe again -- are exactly mine as well! I feel as though I have been holding my breath for the last four years! And then it intensified over the last four days! Living in limbo and a low-key fear and dread sucks all the air right out of you. I'm not naive; things won't change over night. But at least we have restored a base line of sanity and integrity in the White House again. And with courage and that helping of grace -- no matter how late it bats -- we'll make it through!
<3 We are definitely in this together!