I Wonder. . .

. . . if I ask really nicely. . . would Mary Oliver come to my house for lunch?  I would love to meet the soul that produced such beautiful words as these. . .

“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life
I was a bride married to amazement.
I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.

When it is over, I don’t want to wonder
if I have made of my life something particular, and real.
I don’t want to find myself sighing and frightened,
or full of argument.

I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.”
-Mary Oliver

Lunch with Mary Oliver.  Yep, that would be cool.

I traveled this weekend and was privileged to glimpse many scenes like the one above.  It was lovely, beautiful, and soul-restoring.  I was reminded, once again, of the importance of our stories.  All of our stories.

I returned home with time enough to unpack and pack again as we are heading out to spend a few days with my Dad.  I’m pumped. 

More to come. . .

  • Sassytimes - August 6, 2012 - 2:08 pm

    Wow. I needed this today. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • woopig - August 6, 2012 - 8:20 pm

    Can I come have lunch, too? One of my favorite quotes is something she said: "Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it."

    Hope you have a wonderful little break!

    KatieReplyCancel

  • The Ohiyohs - August 8, 2012 - 12:44 am

    Just saw something on pinterest you might like if you want another photo project… 🙂 Take a picture of your kid(s) with an object from each letter of the alphabet (ie umbrella and your kid for U) and then make a shutterfly book of it. I would love to see what you would come up with!
    Keep capturing moments – we all need to see inspiration and hear honest and encouraging words when online.ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - August 10, 2012 - 2:40 am

    Love it.

    Enjoy the time with your dad!ReplyCancel

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