6/21/2010

Ahh, summer solstice...

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"On the Cliffs" by Henry Ryland

...the longest day of the year, the shortest night.  The wheel of the year turns and the traditional anticipation of summer is taking hold... 

I adore this painting.  It reminds me to keep looking forward, to be filled with anticipation and a searching soul. For reasons unknown ~ as I'm not much prone to ritual ~ I'm going to walk today (with dawg) to one of our special places, say some thank you's along the way to leafage, birdsong and the glorious sea air that surrounds us.  A quiet celebration with only two feet and four paws yet one filled with gratitude ~ deep, deep gratitude.

Happy solstice, my friends!


For a beautiful photograph of sunrise this morning at Stonehenge in Salisbury, England, look here.

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5 comments:

  1. O my dear, you are wrong. The 4 paws will feel gratitude too!

    Hope you enjoyed what the Universe shared with you.
    Carol

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  2. Sounds like a lovely way to be today... and amazing photo of Stonehenge!

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  3. beautiful painting, thankyou for sharing it with us. how lovely to be able to celebrate the Summer Solstice near the sea, take an extra breath for me Christi dear...k.

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  4. Your prose is as beautiful as the painting, Christi... May you and the dawg have a lovely, contemplative walk and may you know that the universe is grateful you are among its greens and birdsongs!

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  5. Two feet and four paws.
    The only way to travel!
    Happy Summer!

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