Monday, January 7, 2013

Happy Bling - Mindful Writing Challenge


The sun leaks a golden glow onto the snow, opening a jewel box of glittering treasure. Seeing the spangled scene, I know that I'll save the sparkle in memory for a gloomy day when I need a bit of happy bling.


Thanks to all who have expressed concern and sent healing wishes for my frostbitten face and hands. I am so much better today, I was able to venture outside on a walk. Though still below freezing, the sun warmed my face and shoulders and uplifted my spirits. Healing will take time, but hopefully, skin will regenerate, and the blistering/burning/itching which is less today will soon be a thing of the past. I believe I've learned that Nature always has the last say and that I'm not invincible to the elements. (You'd think I'd already know that at my age, but I guess I had to be reminded!) In minus 13 degree weather, a person with even mediocre common sense does not leave a face uncovered while skiing fast downhill and does not take gloves off to get a photo of the ice halo around the sun (even if said photo shows the glorious beauty of a frigid day). Lesson learned! (Until the next time...)


12 comments:

  1. Well, we will enjoy the fruits of your lack of common sense (you said it, not me) by enjoying the beautiful capture of the ice halo around the sun. Glad to hear the face is feeling better.

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  2. Goodness, Barb. I missed your post about your frostbite. Glad to hear you are better. Sometimes its difficult to be a grown-up when we are flying through good times!

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  3. now explaining how you GOT the frostbite makes sense. :)

    loved your glistening bling...

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  4. Oh, the ice halo is superb...but, worth the price you paid? Glad you are recovering and have the sparkling images stored up for a gray day.

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  5. I find that common sense is a short lived thing, especially when a photo op beckons. This post actually sounds more severe than the other one. I have no personal experience of frost bite but I now believe it's very painful. Take care and keep warm x

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  6. I do not see myself going out with my dog in -13 degree weather, much less skiing in it. However, you did get a fantastic shot. A nice photo and a good story to tell. You will indeed have sparkles on your cloudy days.

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  7. Beautiful pictures and lovely word imagery. Do hope you heal quickly, Barb - it seems that life never stops teaching us!!!

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  8. Barb, thank you so much for your suffering and lots of pain, so we can see your stunning photos. A high price for you, and we benefit greatly!!! Hope it has all healed now, cheers from Jean

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  9. Glad you are feeling better Barb. Love the snow mounds -- lovely.

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  10. Sure glad you are getting better. Hard to imagine negative temps. That picture really was awesome though.

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  11. I think that you and I have similar spirits. I might have easily done all the same things as you did. After all, life is for living!!!! Now, you are paying a price, and I am so sorry to hear that. We are about to have very cold air here, and I'll keep your lesson in mind.

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  12. Glad to hear things have improved. I know that temptation to take the gloves off to capture the perfect photograph and the tingling in the fingers that comes afterwards.

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