Saturday, September 19, 2009

Simple Beauty!


Morning, a beautiful sunny day, a gorgeous setting, the sound of the running river,the smell of the fresh air, the work of a photographer, laughter of a family walking by, the innocense of the children jumping about laughing with excitement, mom and dad not too far behind, two young men with cameras in hand heading west further down the river, an elderly man walking slowly down the steep slope, steadily one foot in front of the other, he sits on the closest bench to the water and pulls out a bag of bread crumbs, he tenderly throws them at the seagulls sitting at the waters edge, one by one the crumbs are thrown and the birds fight claiming their prize. He smiles and rests feeling the warmth hitting his aching bones, hands bent and knarled probably with arthritis. he notices us and nods his head, saying an unspoken hello, we speak, good morning lovely day, beautiful he responds, we pass him, I look back and he waves, we went and sat in this area where the lady was taking pictures and writing engrossed in obviously completeing some paper I am assuming for a class. I smiled knowing that I with my little red camera had taken a picture of a much more experienced photographer. I wondered who she was, kind to take our picture, mysterious in her mannerisms, we sat on the bench facing the water, my husbands arm resting on my shoulders, I laid my head back on his arm, felt the glorious rays beaming on my face, no words needed be spoken, everything understood, nothing questioned, the steady click of her camera, she smiled, said goodbye and left, Shortly there after we got up to leave, my cane in hand to steady myself, we slowly went back up the slope, making our way to the vehicle, my husband with his strong hand firmly upon my back supporting me and making it easier to climb the slope. He unlocked the door with his key and opened it, helping me into the vehicle, knowing that I was tired from our little adventure, knowing that I would soon be fast asleep, knowing that the outing had done wonders for me, knowing that I felt alive and loved. We both smiled at one another, both sure we would soon come back! We headed for home! It was my best day!

14 comments:

  1. So glad you had a lovely day. That photo looks soooo relaxing Cinner.

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  2. Canada is a beautiful, nurturing place.
    It's like a happy dream.

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  3. That is such a serene place, no wonder it is so nurturing or you. Happy days!

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  4. Sounds lovely. And the picture is lovely as well. xx

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  5. se'lah, thankyou for stopping by. it wwas a relaxing day.

    Anne, It is a happy place unless we talk politics. lord love a duck.

    It was Char, take care.

    technobabe, it is serene, the outdoors just brings me peace.

    Hi Sara, it was taken at the Government Park just off of Grout Road in Edmonton. Thanks for stopping by..

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  6. what a perfect day it was...simple days do that to a person....and they are always my favorite !

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  7. I honestly felt your love for the day, your husband and all those your eyes touched upon. A beautiful post my friend and I am wishing for you many more days of this kind.....Hugs

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  8. Hello Cinner what a wonderful day you had...sounded so nice. Glad to hear you had a wonderful outing :) Happy Weekend

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  9. oh what a special day! you wrote it so well I felt I was there enjoying the view, feeling the sun of my face :)

    betty

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  10. Wow, that is indeed a very special day. And know what? You narrated it so well that I felt the peace of your day. The photo is also very refreshing, I might want to spend sometime in this place with a loved one, too. :)

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  11. Sashindoubtsu, it really is so peaceful, I am glad you could feel the peace because is sure was. I hope you get a chance to find such a place. Take care.

    Betty; Oh I am glad , the weather here today is really cool, so I am glad I took advantage of last week. Be well,

    Crista, I did , have you found any time to yourself. I keep thinking of you working 2 jobs, and finding time for your photography!Take care my friend.

    Thanks Bernie, I am glad we took advantage of it because the weather here today has a really cold wind. Take care Bernie.

    Beth, it was that just a plain simple day, and to me those are my best days.Take care my friend. Hugs.

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  12. to love & be loved is the greatest happiness... I don't know who said that, but thats what came to mind... & the way you tell it... lovely x

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  13. peaceful just reading about it ... that little head nod? the unspoken hello? Reminded me of driving around rural Nebraska with my Grandpa Andy, how whenever he passed anyone on the road, he raised his hand off the wheel in a wave ... and they waved back. I still do that around my neighborhood.

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