No Words

"To be poor and be without trees, is to be the most starved human being in the world. To be poor and have trees, is to be completely rich in ways that money can never buy."

~Clarissa Pinkola Estes

The Faithful Gardener: A Wise Tale About 

That Which Can Never Die 

I'm feeling really quiet. Another day of aftermath, from another day's tragedy. I have no words about the words of others, which tend to drown out words of comfort. Words of respect. Words of compassion and words of remembrance. Sometimes I think we have finally arrived at the point where, there is just nothing left to say but, ironically, it takes words to covey that you have no words.

#4 Leaf Of The Day

October 4th, 2017

Stockton, California

Mood: Quiet

~Me

Round Robin Challenge: Silence

From For Ellipsis

"See how nature... trees, flowers, grass grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence...we need silence to be able to touch souls."

-Mother Teresa of Calcutta

RRC: Silence
Suggested by Monica, of the blog, "Click Shots"

I love the fog, most of the time. The Bay Area is a foggy place, there is no particular season for it here, but somehow I think I like it best in the autumn. I bet you knew that... right? If it's the middle of July, then it's a good bet I already have autumn on my mind. LOL. In the autumn, it is still warm enough that I can handle the occasional walk in the mist. Sigh. On this day, every thing was so quiet. Not a sound at all. Not even a bird. It was peaceful. It was nice to only hear the sound of the click of my camera.

Here are some more moments spent in silence...

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Thanks for the super challenge Monica! :)

Now, be sure to drop all the blogs listed below. We have some really amazing photographers among us!

Linking List (Welcome New Members)

1. Monica... Shutterly Happy
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2. Steven... (sometimes) photoblog
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3. Suzanne R... SuzyQ421's Photo Blog
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4. Carly... Ellipsis
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5. Jama... Sweet Memories
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6. Terri... Ways I See the World


7. Karen... Outpost Mavarin
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8. Sherrie... Sherrie's Stuff
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9. Joanna... Up Haliburton Hill


10. Betty... A Corgi in Southern California
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11. Molly Mavis... Visual Dialogues
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12. Meg... Free From The Pit
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13. Linda... Linda's Window
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14. Sandra... A Cappuccino A Day
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15. Alexa... Imagination Pounces
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16. Linda... Mommy's Treasures
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17. Jen... Phun With Photography


18. Chrissie... Chrissie's Corner
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19. ellen b... The Happy Wonderer
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20. Martha... Menagerie
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21. Kelly... A Goddess Rising
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22. Kara... Hip Chick's Photos


23. Linda... Country Corgis
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24. Peggy... Holmespunfun Memes and Themes
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25. Annie... Annie's Home
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26. Betty... A Glimpse into Midlife
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27. Vicki... A Beach Bum
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28. Ruth... Scrabble Queen, Knits Too
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29. Vicki S... Sea Turtle Mom
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-Carly

PS: If you enjoyed playing the Round Robin Challenges, be sure to check out Karen and Steven's memes as well!

Karen's Weekend Assignment

Steven's Feline & Furball Friday

Winter Time

"We write to taste life twice, in the moment, and in retrospection."

-Anais Nin

It was cold in the Bay Area today, the weatherman said there would be sun, but no, not even a little bit managed to peek through the relentless clouds. Sigh. So, what's a girl to do? Well, two choices came to mind. I could sleep the day away like I do most days in winter, or I could go across the bay, and see if there was just even a little hint of spring in Golden Gate Park. I found a splash of yellow in the form of some gorgeous California Poppies, which I will post later this weekend, but for this entry, I thought it would be nice to show you this amazingly beautiful swan I found at the Palace Of Fine Arts. Isn't it lovely? I wish I could have stayed there all day, just spending the whole day admiring the beauty of that swan, but the cold air was causing me a good deal of pain due to the Fibromyalgia. As much as I hurt, I was so happy for just a few hours out with the camera, and to be able to step outside myself for a little while. The weather is supposed to be warmer this weekend. Here's to hope.

Winter Time (Haiku)
By OndineMonet

Floating In Silence
Memories Of You Fill Me
As Time Moves Us On

Palace Of Fine Arts, San Francisco

-OndineMonet
"Winter Beauty"
Palace Of Fine Arts
San Francisco, California
February 1, 2007
Afternoon