It seems that Brian and I have been on the same wave-length again. Isn't it crazy how that happens? I am always amazed at it when it does happen but you would think that by now I would expect it and accept it for what it is: connections. Read Brian's stuff here and here to see what I mean. If you've never read any of Brian's work, you will soon be hooked and amazed at the complexity, sincerity, and depth that this writer has. I just keep going back for more every day. I always wonder how he manages to be so prolific. Maybe it's because he's so young!! Or just talented. I'm inclined to think the latter.Anyway...I have been taking photos along the way this year as I travel the county setting bug traps for the Agricultural Department. It only takes me a second to roll down my window, snap a photo and move on down the road to the next location so I don't think that I am wasting time. I consider it to be part of my 15-minute break every 2 and 1/2 hours. (Right Rene?)
I think it's fun to see what kind of receptacle people decide to put out in the front of their homes to receive their mail. Some have a great sense of humor, some are quite elaborate, some are home-made. We just have one of those group boxes down by our county road...ugly gray, multiple doors, mail slot for out-going mail, and two big keyed areas for all those packages that are too big for the regular door. But, I am always looking forward to receiving something in that ugly gray multiple door box. After all, what could be better than a package, a special envelope, a picture postcard from a friend or co-worker?
In this modern day and age, the written word seems to get lost in the shuffle somehow. Text messages, answering machines, Twitter, Email. Now we have Blogs and we can write our feelings and thoughts down for the world to read. Sometimes things get mis-understood (sadly) when they are communicated via electronic devices. But...think of it as a virtual mailbox. Send your friends and family a "letter, postcard, or package" via the computer. You'll be glad you did. And so will I. I look forward to reading what you have to say and I promise to pay attention to the words that you use and not read between the lines. Like my Dad used to say: "Say what you mean and mean what you say." It's as simple as that!!! Thanks for the connection Brian.
thank you (deep bow) smiles. i like the dinosaur mailbox...and that last one with the little notes on it...and yes we should always be mindful...our words either nurture the flower or cut it down...
ReplyDeleteas long as people are talking to each other it's all good.
ReplyDeleteI never had so many heart to heart conversations as I have these last couple of years of blogging
Kimmie--I totally agree! There are so many people that really care, don't they! It makes you wonder how many of the people who aren't leaving comments there are too and you know that some of them must really care too. I imagine they are just too shy or something to leave a comment. But, as long as they are reading what we write, that's a good thing. After all (at least for me) I do it because I want to, not because I want to appeal to others. We all have our strong points and we're all unique. That's what's so incredible.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am fascinated by mailboxes. I have an interesting one posted on my blog here:
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Wonderful photos of mailboxes. I'm a purist and like the plain look the best. A woodworker in our neighborhood created to order all sorts of boxes...ducks, ovens,fish, lighthouses and churches...reflecting peoples likes and sense of humor. Interesting for the mailman?! ha
ReplyDeleteI love those mailbox pictures. In Germany we only have like "standard boxes" - mottles the joy of receiving a real letter ;=)
ReplyDeleteWhat inventive mailboxes! I like the way your captured these static objects. Just beautiful. I love the idea that some people care more about form than function. It brings more spark to life. Imagine thinking about creating those boxes. You'd have to be so inventive. Here in Puerto Rico, I'm just glad when the mail arrives.
ReplyDeleteSeeing some of those letterboxes would brighten any day! I've just realized that on my daily drive to and from work I don't see a single letter box of distinction. And mine is pathetic. And now I'm trying to remember when I last received a "real" letter. Maybe if I wrote one, I might get one in reply!
ReplyDeletethose are so fun!!!!
ReplyDeletelove the collage and the boy reading with the dog.
What an amazing fun bunch of mailboxes-- you never know what people will get creative over..
ReplyDeleteyou asked a few questions about my greenhouse-- the panels at the top of the greenhouse are glass-- some are clear and some have lines in them but they are all considered greenhouse glass-- and I have most of my bonsai outside- a few are inside the greenhouse -- remember that I live in the Pacific NW-- we have not started our summer here yet-- even today July 4th was cool and cloudy in the 60's.