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Today is two months since my heart surgery and I am happy to report that I am no longer fatigued most of the time, just somewhat tired. I am told that I ought to be back in good health in a few months or by the end of the year depending on who I talk to in the medical profession. Things are good today, I have no complaint.
The photos for this post are of two very different weather days - which is for me a reminder of the changing weather within not unlike conditions in the world. I tolerate and even enjoy the sun and rain within as life under any sky is a joy - here in this second chance at life I have been given which I will not waste.
The first two photos were taken at a marsh near the Audubon grounds in Brewer, Maine. Lee and I stopped for lunch at a picnic table on a small hill overlooking the marsh and there were birds, mostly Goldfinch, and several Black Ducks. These ducks are usually called American Blacks and since they migrate to Canada and having no passports I am not sure why the designation.
The grass is beginning to turn toward Autumn and everything seems to be going to seed in preparation for a long Winter. A most lovely time of the year.
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Last week we went to Acadia Park for the first time since the surgery and spent the day in fog that would not lift. Most of the late Summer tourists stayed away and those who stayed saw a different environment that most who travel here would want to have. For some vacation days must always be sun filled.
Mostly I think we place a conceptual overlay on foggy days, memories of cold damp Winter moments, a wetness that gets into everything, along with an emotional sadness that is hard to shake. Without these overlays fog gets the chance to be seen for the beauty and grace it brings in hopes of getting our attention.
The photo above was taken at the Blue Hill overlook on top on Cadillac mountain in Acadia where there can be a view that spans 40-50 miles on a clear day. A man rushing past me said that I must have some lens to capture any sort of a view. I replied that I was interested in the people. I felt him shaking his head at my answer
This family would not give up the chance to be on top of a mountain in any conditions instead of rushing back to the safety of their car. Please enlarge this photo as there are several stories to be seen and felt in the image. Let me know what you pick up on in your pondering.
I feel that this is one of the best photos I have taken in quite awhile.
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Dusk, fog and the sea
conspire to put on their best attire -
We only need to let our eyes adjust to the light.
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Some humor:
(Why I don't watch the business news on MPBN.)
Peace until next post,
Bill Lagerstrom
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