Looking Back
It’s that time of year again. If you read my last post, you know where I’m at; bobbing up and down in the tide of melancholy. It doesn’t take much these days to get me teary. Even a simple request to reminisce on family time at the sea shore got my sentimental wheels turning. When I noticed that the prompt was inspired by diapers, the motivation began to dwindle because my kids are out of the diaper phase. Uh oh. Here comes the rush swelling emotions. My children are long out of diapers. Dang it! Here I go again. My babies are growing up. I’m telling you, I’m hopeless.
When it comes to looking back on my life, the beach is the consistent strand that connects all the things I want to remember; family, fun, laughter, relaxation, nature, simplicity, peace, perspective, clarity. Our days (and evenings) spent at the beach are some of my fondest memories. I guess it would make sense logistically speaking as we live only a mile or two from the So Cal coast but even still, we are die hard beach people. Summer, winter, vacations, you name it, we head to the ocean—to dig in the sand, splash in the sea, snack on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, walk on the beach, discover treasures, and rediscover each other. And I always bring the camera.
What about you? Where are your most sacred memories found? Is there a place you visit and revisit where you find your soul at its most content? Is it a multitude of memories that make it special or one single instance when it was as if the planets aligned just for you? Where ever or whatever it may be, I’ll bet there’s a photo that helps encapsulate it, isn’t there?
Reader Comments (22)
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I love your sentimental posts, really.
Last night I ran out into the middle of our street to take a shot of this gift from the heavens:
http://www.dolcepics.com/dailypic/fiery-sunset/
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php
I also wanted to tell you that I finally listened to your interview on that podcast, and I enjoyed it very much! I had to mention it on my blog as well!
The pics in this post don't "encapsulate" all I experience in the mountains. Still trying to get a dappled sun-light through the trees shot : ) But they share a bit of the beauty and solace I experience each week with my family.
http://fimby.tougas.net/Speckled_Mountain
We are beach people too. Beach season has just started here and I can't wait for the long weekend! But even though we love to be at the beach, I think we're making most of our memories in our own backyard. It's a magical place, with a tree house, long expanses of grass for running, bushes to explore, and woods of mystery.
Half of my photostream was shot in my backyard.
http://flickr.com/photos/lawyermama/2414263532/in/set-72157603638375698/
http://flickr.com/photos/lawyermama/2421870935/in/set-72157603643073069/
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http://www.excelsiorfarms.com/images/farmbig.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nomesthenome/2482799494/
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Then there's my parents' place. Here's where I spent some of my youth:
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julie
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galveston is a different sort of beach, ya know cause it's the gulf. but i find myself there in the waves, i have to , it's all i've got. so any picture from this set is where i find my peace.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerashymomma/sets/72157603892099208/
The University of Tennessee Arboretum is one of my favorite places. It's where I go to let my thoughts be calm.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrs-eaves/sets/72157605212798387/
http://camerashy.cemestos.com/tree-a/
http://happyinthehamptons.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-came-home-smelling-of-chocolate.html
http://thelightersidephotos.my-expressions.com/archives/10888_1332777616/293852
happy friday!
And yes, this is a Shutter Sisters' prompt I can easily respond to. Last Sunday morning, I rediscovered this place of rest and remembrance for my Mom and me:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92348589@N00/2505596157/
Here on that morning, I felt my soul. In one moment peaceful, in another sad, in another grateful. But one constant, overriding emotion: love.
My special place - the creek.
http://www.askewtoyou.blogspot.com
My parents patio is a place where I have many many fond memories. Being a SoCal girl too, we've done many a summer (and non-summer!) dinner out there. Too many photos in my Flickr to share just one...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/trudem/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23630286@N05/2303929753/in/set-72157605113895625/
http://magpiefiles.blogspot.com/2008/05/road-home.html
Now that I currently live in NM, I am beginning to appreciate what the mountains bring. A different kind of beauty. Strong and majestic. Fierce and unchanging. Lovely.
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