good day, sunshine, and Sunday musings
photo by David Pohl, hand model Madelyn:)
This morning I awakened to the most lovely sky of palest silvery aqua and took my morning coffee onto the front porch to greet the hushed, hopeful day. It is so tempting to write an ode to such a morning as your hair fills up with salt and soft winds and bright ideas, or at least chase it with a camera. But I did neither. I sat in the bright peaceful light listening to the quietly drumming, irregular rhythm of my heart sipping my coffee. It was such a simple moment but uncommonly special in the same breath.
I have a little pile of paint chips on my kitchen table in hues of gorgeous yellow’s…’shooting stars, firefly, sunny days, and ‘happily ever after’ ~ which I must say I quite love for the name alone. And there is a marvelous turquoise that would be perfect I think for my studio. What is it about choosing a fresh palette of colors for your home that feels like a little miracle of possibility? And then again, what is this thing called ‘home?’ I have been thinking about that a lot lately…as I begin to create a brand new space. I have said I want color and music, laughter and open windows, lots of art and a beautiful creative energy…good days and sunlight fueled by warm and constant love. So simple really. You don’t need bells and whistles and fancy design when you have that.
Have you read the ‘Time Traveler’s Wife?’ I loved that book very much and this weekend the film came out which I raced out to see with my daughter. The philosophical and poetic question of ‘time’ was not well captured in the film because there was not enough ‘time’ funny enough. For that, the film needed to be longer with a greater sensitivity and reverence for that rhythm. And yet. There were profound moments of beauty and loveliness and the quiet ache of timeless love.
Today I am content. I will be taking a ferry to the Island to visit my Mom tomorrow morning and we will drive along the old highway which winds it’s way along the ocean to my brother’s house. I have a special article I am writing and I am looking forward to walks on the beach and tweaking some lessons for my Bones of a Poet e~course. It is Sunday which is a perfect day for early Beatles music , piles of books and good day, sunshine:)
Darlene is extra cute, a peaceful morning paddle….and a song:) (because oh! did I mention that I am going to see Van Morrison in New York with him? Well, now you know:)
What makes you feel happy, simple and bright on a Sunday?
category: Sunday's are for lovers | | 16 comments »
August 16th, 2009 at 9:21 am
…warm, contented, grounded love.
van morrison? oh, swoon!
August 16th, 2009 at 9:48 am
i am feeling more at peace after reading your words.
a good day for early beatles indeed
August 16th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Van Morrison in New York??!! Lucky, lucky girl. Your day sounds lovely. xoxox
August 16th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Happy Sunday, my friend.
I had a most lovely walk along the water today, after I smiled my way through an email to you.
One love~
August 17th, 2009 at 7:50 am
I loved Time Traveler’s Wife ….. the book. The movie to see is Julia and Julia …… swoon. All about love love love.
Van Morrison! Is he part of the RocknRoll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary concerts? So many fine artists.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
so much bliss here … and woo hoo on van morrison in new york you lucky girl
xoxox
August 17th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I loved the Time Traveller’s Wife and it is so vivid in my mind that I’m afraid seeing the film will ruin it. It would be very difficult to put the timing issue into film, the knot in our heads while we read it and tried to figure out the time.
Early Beatles definitely makes me happy – the other day it was ‘Til there was you – wonderful
August 17th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Oh Van!…in NYC…with your fave person…how perfectly perfect.
and everytime you talk about coffee, I crave it. Nescafe could hire you to pen them a loveletter to coffee….!
xo
August 17th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
i loved the book .. might wait ’til the movie comes out on DVD.
whoever came up with those color names knew what they were doing. now i want yellow paint too.
such a blissful morning/day for you.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:59 am
I have yet to read the book… I might buy it soon because I’ve only heard good things. Not so good things about the film though, so I might wait for that to come out on DVD.
Love your photo
August 18th, 2009 at 3:51 am
It’s not Sunday, but the thing that is making me happy today is back-to-school. Last night was parent orientation. Tomorrow the kids arrive. Home visits are finished, classroom is ready, lessons are planned, first day goodie bags are stuffed. Life it good!
August 19th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Hope you have~had fun with and enjoying your Mum, Maddie. That you filled each~other up with that certain special love, only between a mother and daughter!
Happy Wednesday~
xox
Constance
August 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
ps
Have not read this book yet. Will put it on my list.
Have you read My Life in France~ about and told by Julia Child? It’s a great book. Think you would like it very much.
Tomorrow, my mom and I will go to see the movie, Julie and Julia.
Can’t wait.
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
That was one of my favourite books, too, and I’ve been wondering whether or not to go see the film. I’ll eventually see it…I think. And you are coming to NYC soon? I can’t wait to see you again! Hurray!!
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
PS: Gorgeous photograph, Maddie.
August 29th, 2009 at 3:12 am
You’re coming to NYC?