Sunday, July 31, 2011

Lazy Day - A River of Stones

I sit outside reading, sun in and out of clouds. A fox trots across the bridge, stops in the garden, raises a leg, and moves on without a backward glance. Later, sensing movement, I look up to see a young buck walking slowly through the forest. Suddenly startled, he picks up his pace, white tail waving like a truce as he trots away. A Robin hops and flutters along the stream finding the perfect spot for a drink. Dipping its head, water droplets fly off its beak to become prisms of light. Bees drone around the Salvia as the afternoon slips slowly away.

23 comments:

  1. What a nice atmosphere. I can feel myself right there relaxing....And I love those two little bird houses!

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  2. Wish I could join you. Sounds amazing. :)

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  3. What an idyllic day and place! Just lovely.

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  4. Hi,Barb!
    I feel that I am spending hours with you and hear robins chirping!! How lovely this photo is!
    Tomoko.

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  5. That is so, so beautiful! I really enjoy your writing. :-)

    It has been a real pleasure to visit and read your small stones this month, I am so glad I discovered you in 'the river'!

    I am continuing to share my captured moments (at my name is zing) and I look forward to continuing my visits here to share your lovely moments with you.

    Glad to have met you!

    Susannah x

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  6. So nice to have so many visitors and yet still be left in peace :)

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  7. Lazy and beautiful. Empty and full. I've had an afternoon similar to yours and it feels wonderful. Thank you for your river of stones.

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  8. A perfect day! I love that the wildlife isn't afraid of you.

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  9. Does it get better than that, Barb?
    It seems they consider you a part of their nature.

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  10. Well written. I feel like I am there with you.

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  11. Fascinating post Barb!! The atmosphere looks clear and the pic very inviting indeed...
    Great narration too, felt like I was there experiencing things...
    Have a fabulous week ahead:)

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  12. I have enjoyed your July stones... Maybe it is because I know you are in Colorado- but I always feel cooled after visiting. See you again in the river!

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  13. Some lovely moments in time, Barb. And those bright but weathered birdhouses make such a pretty picture.

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  14. you describe my idea of a perfect summer afternoon. that you saw a fox is such a gift too. your accompanying photo is perfection. I want to thank you Barb for all your support during the River of Stones July challenge. it was a fun and meditative practice that I intend to continue with. some days the words flow easily and others, not so much. but writing is like that. you've mastered the art of descriptive writing, and I always look forward to reading your stones. one of the best things about the July challenge was meeting you. take good care and I hope you have a beautiful evening.

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  15. Such a pretty picture - in words and otherwise.

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  16. That's the perfect description of a perfect afternoon. Love the photo, too.

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  17. I love that idle mode of spending a summer day. I'm lethargic. I wish I could be there with you, Barb.

    Yoko

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  18. What a lovely visual picture this is. You are blessed to be privy to such a view. I feel the sereneness.

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  19. You've captured the moment so well with your words, it is almost like being there.

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  20. What a wonderful description of a lovely afternoon.

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  21. What a magical place to call home!

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