I was not going to the StyleNation get-together in Las Vegas or the Texas Bloggers get-together in Austin. Instead I was staying home for a root canal. Pouting.
But after the series of events in Japan, I find myself looking at my casual ensemble (all pieces my readers have seen before) with new eyes. How placid the water is. The only disturbance to the sand is the tunnel of a mole. I now know that Iman, my blogger friend from Mishaps and Miracles, is okay.
I will not even complain about the tax figures I need to prepare today. I will not complain about missing a blogger get-together. I will not lament my root canal. I will keep things in perspective and pray without ceasing.
Don't fret my dear!
ReplyDeleteI am stuck in Cincy on a cold, dreary day and I think I need Botox................
Mania is kinda fun ;)
Love as always,
Reva
Pray without ceasing is the best any of us bring to all that goes on around us! The pictures are sobering and can remind us all not to complain.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's good to count our blessings. Any good fishing in that lake?
ReplyDeleteI like this shot, the beach is sunny and bright even if it's not tropical! Too bad about the root canal though :(
ReplyDeleteIndeed. It certainly put my climate change readings in a more urgent light. While earthquakes are not caused by climate change, we can expect more extreme disasters in the future...
ReplyDeleteI so agree on perspectives. My health and house problems are so very small compared to what I've seen in Japan. At least my family and I are alive to experience this strep throat bout. A leaky water pipe in the basement? At least my basement is dry, with a house over it still.
ReplyDeleteI hope you heal up comfortably after your root canal. And there *will* be other blogger meetups!
Terri, lovely post!! Dealing with our every day errants and troubles is so much easier than what the people in Japan are experiencing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture, beautiful post, Terri. You are definitely correct, things can always be worse. We have to appreciate and be grateful for what we have, whether they are troubles or not.
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A lovely post keeping/putting things in perspective.
ReplyDeleteRoot canal *yik* - I do like your post though, a poignant one with the natural disasters in Japan. I have so much to be grateful for too - it seems that it boils down to simple things. If we're alive and we have some good health, we have so much to be grateful for. And some sea-scape always helps us to put things in perspective. x
ReplyDeleteDesiree--it IS the simple things. What happened in Brisbane reminded me of this as well.
ReplyDeleteAllison--shall do...what a lovely profession you have of helping people to do this each and every day.
KirstinMarie--Amen.
Ofelia--absolutely. I have nothing to complain about by comparison.
Sarah--I hope I heal comfortably too. The daughters are counting on a photo shoot the next day!
Emily--I read somewhere that climate change might actually be a factor. When the ice caps melt apparently it shifts the "weight" of things on tectonic (sp?) plates...
DejaPseu--we have fished for perch (or sun fish, as we call them) with our grandchildren.
Pam--agreed.
Reva--you seem cheery and that is good.
wonderful photo. yes, we all seem to lose perspective and complain about mundane obstacles in our lives when we are fortunate to not be swept away buy nature's forces. We are so small against her power. All we have are prayers of gratitude and prayers for those of us living in a hell realm.
ReplyDeleteVery very true. I felt very sober all yesterday... and was very relieved that my two friends and their families were all safe.
ReplyDeleteSuch a terribly shocking event.
I hope you are feeling better from the root canal soon. Not fun. I had a new filling a few weeks ago, and my mouth ached for a few days! But, as you rightly pointed out... perspective is in order.
I've just read that through and it sounds like I have only 2 friends...! Of course I meant my friends who live in Japan!
ReplyDeleteKeep things in perspective is what gives us a sane life in this ubsurd world we live in!root canal is the worst.I had one 2 months ago and I was in pain for a week.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Terri. Horrifying events like those in Japan certainly put the small things into perspective. Good luck with the root canal. xxx
ReplyDeleteVery well put and beautifully illustrated with your photo.
ReplyDeleteAnd it looks like the sun is shining, no snow on the ground, lovely blue water. So much to appreciate.
ReplyDeleteGood luck at the dentist, if you haven't been yet. (Even there, I suppose one can be grateful for modern drugs!) :)
Is there any significance in the shadow? I like it; almost looks like a needle with its eye. Granny sez count our blessing daily, give thanks often and pray for those less fortunate. I am so blessed and fortunate and for that I am thankful . . . love to all
ReplyDeleteYes, dear Terri, there are far worse things than staying home for spring break (which I did this past week). Having a home to stay home in seems very good today. I hope your root canal goes painlessly as possible and you feel well enough to enjoy the time off.
ReplyDeletenatural disasters on this scale do much to put our own problems into perspective - poor Japan needs all the prayers it can get.
ReplyDeleteI've been going through the same process, re-aligning perspective, recognizing blessing where I used to find complaint . . .
ReplyDeleteMaterfamilias--well, I would be content with a Spring Break in YOUR area. I visited several years ago...and must say, that I found it to be a very, special place.
ReplyDeleteVeshoevius--and your article on the Japanese flamenco dancers certainly opened my eyes too.
Charlotte--thank you for the well wishes on Monday's procedure.
Anon/Mom--no significance. In fact, I just now noticed the shadow--like a needle. Best wishes on YOUR doctor visits this week.
Anne/Frump Factor--yes, I am surrounded by blessings, some of which I rely on my readers to point out for me.
Judith--thank you.
Vixen--Yes, I hope it is painless. Root canal procedures have come a long way from what they once were.
Angie--I don't recall you ever mentioned the root canal, which makes you a braver soul than I.
Carolyn--I'm glad your Japanese friends are okay...and of course, I know, you have more than 2 friends. You have 3, including me. :)
Paula--Welcome to Rags! And it is so true that Mother Nature holds the power...
Hi there. I awarded you a "Merry Meri." The only way to really describe that is to read my post today haha.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Meri
This is a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing the news, and all the images of those people, I don't even know what to post on my blog right now. Everything seems so silly. I went home friday night and kissed my mister so hard.
Just descovering your blog:amazing!!!Thanks for such great posts...
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ChiccaStyle--Welcome to Rags!
ReplyDeleteMeg--thank you. I can't even bring myself to look at the images beyond the two videos I've watched.
Meri--I saw that I had won your award.