I am sliding into my quiet phase, which arrives without fail mid-January and parts sans fanfare in the beginning of March. I would bet that it was the same last year? Let’s see…yes, just the same…but with better writing! For already, I feel the verbal slipping beyond my grasp, as if someone was speaking in the next room but I can’t quite make out the words that they are saying. Fortunately, there are always visuals – in this case photos of the beautiful village of Joucas – to keep the balance in flight.
Well, I will also add one idea that popped into my redhead this morning, thanks to the wonderful Vickie Lester at Beguiling Hollywood, who was extolling her appreciation for the kindness present – the goodwill too – of her interactions on the internet, something for which I am exceedingly grateful as well. Her remark reminded me of a conversation that I had with Remi yesterday in which he was discussing the idea of “home” as a place where you are understood. I thought about that quite a bit. And while I realize that many of you visit to discover the glories of this beautiful Provence, there are also those that are here because you share a bit of understanding with me. It is something I most certainly do not take for granted. Even in this quiet time, especially so.
PS. My sister sent me a screen shot of her weather forecast yesterday – with the windchill it was -29°F!
So no matter where you are, cuddle up, take good care and enjoy:
PPS. For those of you that have inquired (merci!), you can find me on Instagram at lostinarles…
Every painted door,potted plant,rock,lantern……….it all speaks to me.THANKS for sharing your WORLD……….
I have to agree with JACKIE SMITH above me………the blogsphere friends I tend to have more in common with then my friends here of many years!
I am finding that often times my 'blogosphere friends' understand me better than those I know in 'real life'. It has become quite a special group of people and I look forward to my regular visits with them and their return visits to 'my place' as well. Thanks for being a part of it, Heather.
so gorgeous — the shadow laundry — fabulous
In this quiet time of the year, what an opportunity we have to observe and reflect under the Winter sun. You have captured that feeling so well in these photos.
mmm … while you're enjoying the quiet coolness of the north Heather we're savouring the last month of summer in Oz. It's my favourite time of year as we head towards autumn. Warm February evenings. Eating outside most nights under the grapevine. Still in summer slow-mo after beach holidays. Lovely how the internet brings our various 'nows' to the fore so we can enjoy them all. Thanks for sharing that winter sunlight and quiet.
Such a good thought .. being understood as a gift of "being home". May I suggest one parallel to this thought being that we can be "home' and understood any place on earth, with any people, when we open our hearts, make an attempt to "feel" those in our presence, and remain humble and receptive. Even the barrier of language is diminished when we exercise these acts. Thank you and Remi so much for the reminder .. very enjoyable! Aloha!
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Oh, Heather! These beautiful photos brought tears to my eyes. Perhaps it's the time of year.
I enjoy reading your blog, The photo shots you have shown seem to reflect your mood. I think it's a very thoughtful mood at the moment, we all need quiet times to reflect on the do's & don'ts in our lives. Love the door photos, but my favourite is the shadow of the washing hung on the line.
Absolutely beautiful, Heather – your thoughts & imagery!
You've captured the quiet of this time of year, exactly. And it seems we are in the same state of mind — agreed that I do visit here for a taste of that shared understanding.