timing is everything
Last night I went to buy groceries, even though I didn’t really have time to stop and buy groceries, but you know, a girl’s gotta eat. It had been a day at the races, a day with my nose to the grindstone, getting stuff done, meeting deadlines, time running out.
That kind of day.
That kind of week.
When I got home and opened the car door, I was blasted by the sound of hundreds of blackbirds in the tree at the end of the driveway.
I could barely see them, they managed to blend in quite well with the leaves on the tree, but I couldn’t possibly miss their raucous party sounds.
And so, I stopped rushing.
I listened.
And I smiled.
After a few moments of standing there, grinning like a fool, I closed the car door and they all flew from the tree out front to the tree out back. By the time I carried all the groceries in and my camera back out, they were moving on down the road.
But it was enough, that little reminder. It’s a big, big sky…
Slow down.
Pay attention.
Smile.
September 5th, 2013 at 9:05 am
Once again, a terrific vignette. Nice work.
September 5th, 2013 at 12:32 pm
that is good wisdom….smiles.
September 5th, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Kelly this is such a great reminder to us all, and what a beautiful capture.
September 5th, 2013 at 8:51 pm
Yes!
September 6th, 2013 at 8:14 am
I love when nature choses to remind us to slow down to pause, to pay attention amidst the craziness.
September 6th, 2013 at 5:45 pm
Nothing like the symphony of the birdies before they realize you’re listening. Wonderful.
September 6th, 2013 at 7:44 pm
Amen!
This was a perfect reminder. Thanks.
jj