I have been feeling especially pensive lately (and yes, Remi might ask, “When aren’t you?”). Not sad, just with so many thoughts swirling around without my being able grasp any of them like a bear chasing after butterflies. A swirl of up in the clouds down in my cup. Something in me is preparing for the winter as the evening light slides down the wall faster and faster with each passing day. I am horribly sentimental, listening to music, the same songs over and over, creating memories and coming back to others that fill me with a bittersweet longing that is as faded as the leaves. It was only in writing to a friend earlier that I remembered that I am usually like this at this time of year.
And I have the proof. For it was two years ago today that I started this little adventure. Much has happened but in many ways, much remains the same.
I am not going to go into that for now, as it just so happens that I will be writing about it more next week for my monthly contribution to the By Invitation Only series–that is if I can find the words! But I know, I know how grateful I am for all of the 155, 267 page visits Lost in Arles has had not to mention the really beautiful emails and encouragement I have received as late.
It makes me look forward greatly to seeing what is next…side by side…
…time to turn the lock.
I think that you and I have a great cross-cultural exchange thing going for when either of us are home-sick for our respective countries!! We both like the same things…the good life! 🙂
And I for you, Ann–like your book!!! Yippeee!!!!
I love that idea, Maywyn! Am super happy that you are here…
Thank you friend. You know that I feel exactly the same way about all that you do. Merci pour l'inspiration!
Right back at you, Jeanne because you give so much to me too. I remember thinking previously that our blogs were about the same age and being bummed that we didn't "find" each other sooner!!! Really looking forward to following all that lies ahead of you…speaking of planting seeds!
xo,
H
Merci, Madame Gustia! Heehee. I am so grateful to blogging also for the great people like yourself that I have actually met and adored. Will look forward to seeing you hopefully sooner than later…
bises,
h
I think that I have told you that I often wonder if I could secretly hire the Hattatts to write my posts for me since they express things so beautifully. 🙂 But what you wrote also touched me so deeply. Thank you for all of your understanding and for your friendship, Virginia. Oh and you know that my life is really not perfect but yes, I am so grateful for all of it.
xo,
H.
Sometimes I forget that we haven't met already in person, Judith. Does that happen to you too?
So happy you are here too, Jackie! And I am really looking forward to reading more about where your travels have taken you–what a life you two lead!! That you so appreciate it is what makes it extra special…
Happy Anniversary! I always look forward to your beautiful pictures and talented writing. You know we would probably all be surprised if we jotted down our moods on a calendar. Life is such a cycle
Some feel that all we need is a change in geography.. to change how we feel. Then we discover….. that we take ourselves with us.
Thank you for helping all of us escape…..Janey