This summer, I have fallen in love with my place all over again. The meadow is a constant source of happiness for both Buddy and me. His smile as he runs through the tall green grass is infectious. He reminds me daily to remember the joy in life. Yesterday was certainly no exception. He waited patiently while I took a bluebell's picture and posed for me as I took a few of him. Okay, several of him. And more than a few of the sky, the clouds, and the field. He sniffed the air, sensing the critters that had passed through earlier, and kept an eye on Ma. He is one fine companion. I may have mentioned this a time or two.
“Ten times a day something happens to me like this - some strengthening throb of amazement - some good sweet empathic ping and swell. This is the first, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness." ~ Mary Oliver
The photographs are mine.
What a handsome dog. Your harebells are out, ours don't come out till late summer. I love the Oliver quote, thanks for that, it rings true for me today.
ReplyDeleteHe is, isn't he? Love him to pieces ... I vacillated between identifying them as harebells or the oft used bluebell, ... bluebell won. I'm so glad the quote spoke to you today.
DeleteWonderful photos! Buddy especially.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. We love our time out there together.
DeleteBuddy simply exudes happiness. How could anybody not be happy with that wonderful creature around you? And another Oliver line that just pops into my soul! :-)
ReplyDeleteExactly. He simply doesn't allow it. I couldn't resist including that quote. It fit beautifully with my thoughts.
DeleteOh I do love this Oliver quote... and those images of your Buddy are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHere's to many "sweet pings" in our human souls.
So good to hear from you (they all came through btw) ... :) Yes, to "sweet pings!"
DeleteI like your friend! Those bluebells have begun to bloom here now too.
ReplyDeleteHe's a good pal. The wildflowers in the ditches and fields along the highways and roads are just wonderful right now .... such a good time of year.
DeleteFlowery meadows I fall in love with every year and always think they look better than ever before! Dogs of course have completely mastered this trick and greet their owners every day as if they've been missing from their lives for years.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love that sweet sense of seeing them with new eyes every year. And dogs have mastered so many things which we continue to fail at ... miserably. :) Thank you for this thoughtful comment.
DeleteThis post makes me happy. I'm remembering those long dark cold winter days, when days like these seemed so far away for you (and Buddy). May y'all soak it all in, with much joy. :)
ReplyDeleteOoooh, thank you so much, Bill. This is very kind and sweet of you, and much appreciated.
DeleteHe really does look like he is laughing with joy!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote!! :)
Hi Rita! So good to see you again ... Yes, he's one happy boy.
DeleteA fine companion, indeed - as is Mary Oliver. A perfect verse to match ;your (and my) meadow mood this morning.
ReplyDelete"meadow mood," what a lovely thing it is ... :)
DeleteWonderful poochie photos.Love it
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ken! Good to see you ...
DeleteThere's nothing quite like a love affair with land. I've been having one for years and each day seems to be spring all over again. It's nice to see how attached you've become. It sounds like you have found "home" to me.
ReplyDeleteI've rediscovered why I love this place so much, and yes, it is home. I'm surrounded by every possible shade of green, and in abundance. My "tree house" is a very special place ... :)
DeleteYour love of the land is inspiring. I love hearing of your adventures, and your awareness of how it all works together is astounding.
Oh my gosh- that quote speaks volumes! Great shots of your cute fur baby.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. He's my sweetie-pie. And thank you visiting my blog!
DeleteI love the wildflowers, and that handsome Buddy! Glad the summer is being kind.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy. It is being very kind. Except for the mosquitoes ... :)
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