CONTEMPORARY EXPLORER

  There are times when various projects, the details of life, and appointments take me away from being in touch with the world. I forget about being sensitive, having empathy for others, peacefulness, and the beauty around me. These times bothers me more now, perhaps because of being older and recognizing how important being at one with the world is. There were always stressful times during my career days, but I just rolled through them. I wish I had understood more then…

 

  It’s difficult to fully describe a Southern byway, their winding nature, the sights along the way. There is a slowness here, a closeness to nature, where tasks today can be done tomorrow. All played out against the sultriness of summer. The people along the way warm, schooled by place and time to a measured politeness and kindness, telling you much, but not fully allowing you in. There is much to learn here, a newness around every curve. A blending of ways, mile traveled by mile…

 

  We forget how important it is to talk and relate to others. How much it means to our lives. The lost and found department for people is hard to find...

They say it’s impossible to stop time, to stay in place. But things do stop you, maybe just for an instant. A swarm of images or just one that sets you mind wandering. Thinking “HEY” there is something here….