Yes, the thought of any election anywhere is fraught as it seems the rightwing is picking up traction and the direction of the world frightens me.
But I can't waste my energies on it. My family and I need to enjoy life and survive in the best way possible on this tiny island that is a pimple on the very isolated arse-end of the world. We'll manage...
Beautiful view of the lighthouse - they're romantic things. Always a story attached and able to stand against all many of threat. Metaphor there!
Thanks Prue. You are so right about not wasting too much of our energies on elections compared to the overall scope of the world. We are a tiny blip. The lighthouse was encountered last weekend on a new walk for me along a nearby stretch of the Island. It was sunny but there was also a fierce northerly icy wind. The lighthouse was indeed a beacon in that bluster. Fortunately we were eventually able to stay on the lee side of a hedgerow and keep the main wind off our faces. Good for blowing the cobwebs out!
Thank you for that repost Sabrina! I hadn’t recalled all of it, and love the reminder that a change of scene is refreshing all around, any time of the year! Also love the metaphor of the roller coaster for 2024, as even though I am not a roller coaster fan, I feel that it is totally accurate. I’m also choosing to believe that the safety rails will indeed be effective!!
Thanks Martha! Glad to hear you enjoyed it the second time around. Fighting jet lag today but know it will pass soon. And the change of scene is already a tonic!
So lovely to read this post again, Sabrina - thank you for the treat! 😊
Yes, the thought of any election anywhere is fraught as it seems the rightwing is picking up traction and the direction of the world frightens me.
But I can't waste my energies on it. My family and I need to enjoy life and survive in the best way possible on this tiny island that is a pimple on the very isolated arse-end of the world. We'll manage...
Beautiful view of the lighthouse - they're romantic things. Always a story attached and able to stand against all many of threat. Metaphor there!
Thanks Prue. You are so right about not wasting too much of our energies on elections compared to the overall scope of the world. We are a tiny blip. The lighthouse was encountered last weekend on a new walk for me along a nearby stretch of the Island. It was sunny but there was also a fierce northerly icy wind. The lighthouse was indeed a beacon in that bluster. Fortunately we were eventually able to stay on the lee side of a hedgerow and keep the main wind off our faces. Good for blowing the cobwebs out!
Nothing like blowing the cobwebs. One almost feels reborn...
Thank you for that repost Sabrina! I hadn’t recalled all of it, and love the reminder that a change of scene is refreshing all around, any time of the year! Also love the metaphor of the roller coaster for 2024, as even though I am not a roller coaster fan, I feel that it is totally accurate. I’m also choosing to believe that the safety rails will indeed be effective!!
Smooth travels and happy changes of scene!
Thanks Martha! Glad to hear you enjoyed it the second time around. Fighting jet lag today but know it will pass soon. And the change of scene is already a tonic!