“May came too soon, and suddenly unable to bear walls, he wandered the campus at all hours through starlight and rain.” I first read about the adventures of Amory Blaine when I was 16, and that quote has remained close to my heart for nearly 10 years now.
Whenever I’m walking the city streets but longing for the country roads, sitting in an urban cafe but daydreaming of a lakeside bench, or wishing I could transform my city view into an oceanside vista, I feel camaraderie for Amory and consider our mutual love for freedom and whimsy.
Today’s more beautiful than most, actually, with sunlight pouring into the city and weakening the bite of the November chill. City dwellers are stomping around in gorgeous coats and sipping chai tea, pumpkin spice, and all other types of goodness-filled lattes. Still, the rush and tumble of cellphones ringing, buses honking and workers running makes me crave an island of sunshine and tranquility.
We read stories about people struggling to get off deserted islands, but, right now, being picked up and dropped off in the middle of nowhere sounds, well, nice. I picture myself walking among the wildflowers, going for a swim, eating fresh fruit, and maybe, just maybe, befriending an elephant or two (would certainly make getting around a bit easier, no?)
Of course in this scenario I was plucked up on a December day when my massive puffy coat happened to be filled with books and music and a cellphone (gotta call a plane when I start craving walls again, of course).
You are always filled with joy. It leaks out of you and it makes the world lovely and open. Thank you for another wonderful description of your life.
such a sweet comment – thank you 🙂
Amen, right? The middle of nowhere is so quiet and big and open. Such a great change of pace! Sounds like you need a little road trip to Iowa! 🙂
Beautiful imagery, thank you for sharing. As children, we never forgot to take those journeys to another world, a place far away, but right inside our mind. If we can remember to do the same as adults, I can only imagine how different our world would be 😉
Very nice. I often dream about being stranded on a tropical island and how it really wouldn’t be all that bad. I think I handle eating bananas, coconuts and papayas every day while gazing out to sea…
Beautiful photos!! I love those colors!
Just plain lovely, as always. The artwork you shared is beautiful–can’t wait to explore the site you shared 🙂
How lovely! A beautiful thought to get me through this day. Imagine having that magical coat of yours and being on a deserted island. I can close my eyes and dream of it. 🙂 Artwork is lovely too! 🙂
Oh gosh befriend an elephant would definitely make things easier and nicer! xx
I really do love your writing style. So gorgeous and vivid – keep it up 🙂
I so begin to crave wildflowers and the beautiful outdoors at the worst times–like this season when it’s rainy and windy and not particularly fun to be outdoors! I look forward to the arrival of spring for months!
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