A little of this and a little of that--what I see or feel or something that really strikes me. Or quite simply, a place to reflect.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Joyriding on the Bayou
Wait, this is the Arkansas river they are joyriding on. I wish I could have gotten an even closer picture to show you, but this was as good as I could get. Imagine my surprise while walking along the river with Brownie to hear the sound of a boat coming our way. By the time I whipped out my camera and zoomed in as far as I could, I only had one shot at it and this was it. They basically had two lawn chairs on there, one in front of the other and they were going as fast as they could. I'm not sure there are supposed to be boats on this part of the river anyway because it is so shallow. But in this boat, Go Bayou Boys!
I grew up in a small community in Oklahoma. The sunrises and sunsets out there are truly spectacular since it is relatively flat and you can do a 360 and see the whole sky. However, living in the city has its advantages including Wal-Mart and just about any kind of restaurant (fast food or otherwise) that you'd have a craving for. But sometimes, I long for the wide open spaces and the feeling that I am truly alone with God and all his focus at that moment is only on me (because I'm the only one around for miles). Silly, I know, but you are reading the blog of a girl who once played tag with God (literally). We both laughed. I want to live free from fear. I want to try to do the things I have on my heart to do because I really don't want to leave the planet dissatisfied with myself. Who knows how much more I can do if I just have the courage and strength to try?
"I think most people can do a whole awful lot more if they just try. They just don't have the confidence that they can write a novel or they can write poetry or they can take pictures or paint or whatever, and so they don't do it, and they leave the planet dissatisfied with themselves." --Gordon Parks
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