Thursday 25 June 2009

Walking Away The Blues


Plenty of rain has been falling around here lately and it eased my heart to see some blue sky. I have been feeling unwell for a while now, sick in my very soul and needed some perspective today. I just needed to get out of this house. So I bought myself a backpack this morning, loaded it up with water, my journal and a camera and went walking along the water-logged and muddy waterfront.




I don't have very good sea legs actually, but this little boat appealed to me. I dreamed of puttering off into the distance..... If you look closely, you will see two ducks preening themselves on the deck.



This big old tree - a fig i think - is such a lovely shape with strong, gnarled branches for easy climbing.


I collect little cottages and this one looks out across the bay over green, green grass. Small but perfect in every way. I think the grass really is greener over there!



Then I came home to find Phoebe prowling around my art table, looking for who knows what? I think we have a ghost in residence as she has been more than a little silly lately and strange things have been happening. Cats do know a thing or two.






Feeling a little better now.

7 comments:

  1. Patti, I'm glad your heart is feeling a little lighter. Walks do that for me too.

    I really like the photograph of sea shells in the sand and I love how the roof on the cottage is curvy and rounded at the edges..thanks for taking us along with you on your walk. I'll go walking with you anytime!

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  2. I too enjoyed going on the walk with you. I hope that you feel better soon, Patti. I will be thinking of you, O

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  3. Pat- I love the little boat and the house. Both give rise to a story.......reminds me of the Lighthouse Keepers Lunch!
    Glad you feel better- take some more pics tomorrow.

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  4. Patti, I am sorry to hear you've been feeling blue. What a wise and wonderful gift you gave yourself...a walk with your camera. Keep doing those small things for yourself. Big hug from me.

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  5. Oh so happy to hear you vanquished the blues! I find it SOOO easy to get a bit down in the winter. I'm a summer girl for sure!

    All of your photos are wonderful. I too like the sea shell one, but the little boat pulls my heart strings and sets my mind to wandering.

    Stay well!

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  6. A walk in the blues is soooo good for you ! Glad to know you are taking good care of the beautiful soul of yours. Love your black kitty on the art table...reminds me of a 20 pound beautiful black friend I lost a few years back who had a penchant for paper too !
    When you have the blues, remember, the heart of life is good...

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  7. Thank you for sharing your walk, I feel better too :)

    This is so sweet!

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