In a haze of jet-lag, I grabbed my camera and headed outside with a determined gait in order to try and stay awake. And to remember where I was and why. My little village. It looked so scruffy and simple.
But we all know that sometimes simple is best.
I mentioned that recently and sans doute due to a stray-dog memory, I will most likely say it again.
I tumbled around with a propped-up eye…
…to rediscover all of the details and feelings that made me fall in love with this odd corner of Provence for the first time.
My gaze was radically hungry – down, across and certainly, uppity up.
For as soon as Remi picked me up at the airport – with les chiens in tow – I started exclaiming about the light. That autumn shift that brings a brighter blue, a softer gold.
And it scratches the sides of surfaces to make them sing.
Architectural traces of better times…
…still give proof to something good.
Colors blend…
…lines sway…
…and I feel plenty of calm just looking out my window.
I feel a hidden promise of doors yet to open…
…and yes, friends (Why does that word now have a corny context? Says who? Banish that! It is a good word!) are still to be made.
Cheers to you. Thank you for all of your kindness and for being here…
PS. Apparently, “sometimes cloudy days are best” too. Woof woof! 😉
Good to know you are back safely and welcomed by the light!
Odd Corner? What is odd about it? Sounds interersting!
And I am sure, friends will be made! (:
Dear Heather,
I deeply love your words and photos about Autumn. The place where you live is really fantastic! It is so warm and quiet and yes… simple but great at the same time. It is a "soul place" like the ones I adore. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy…
Welcome home my dear.
Maybe I should look up more often. There seems to be some nice cats up there.
Welcome home, friend. I'm sure Remi and the doggies were beside themselves. So glad your strange limbo came to an end and that you are back where you belong. I'm so glad you beat the jet lag and got out with your camera in tow. Love seeing what you see, and can feel the light on my face.
Enjoy the lovely simple things and all the beauty of your world! XOXO
I felt like the sky was throwing me a really nice "Welcome Back" party!
Of the really quiet kind. 🙂
What a beautiful thing to say! Thank you for that and again for your amazing post, Tamera…I am still thinking about it…
Thank you Gretel…
Thank you Sister. Missing you all something fierce and doing my best to focus on the positives here. The pictures that you sent are amazing!!!!!
Really? I wonder how so, Superstar?