Wednesday Walk

in #wednesdaywalk5 years ago (edited)


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Admittedly, this isn't the beach I was on this week. I had to use a little clickbait so perhaps you would want to look at the post. I feared that nothing I had would lure you in. We have to use all the encouragement we have nowadays. This post is dedicated to #BeachWednesdy by @Uwelang. I dare you to give me a little bit of beach today! While we are at it, we are going to do our #WedensdayWalk with @Tattoodjay. You can check out his post here. It is a great day to go to the beach!! Who's in? All you have to do is raise your hand!


"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it"

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This flower is dedicated to #WednesdayYellow #ColorChallenge by @Kalemandra, who happens to color my world every day. Oh for the beauty of their delicate nature. Happy Wednesday!

I wanted to take you back to Newport, Rhode Island again. One of my favorite little haunts in life. The atmosphere is laid back, in the most yuppy of ways, parting only to admit the advent of the tourist industry. It hasn't changed much since I first came as a little kid, I can recognize most of the buildings in town, only the outskirts seem a little updated. That is so New England. But, I love it. It pains me to see so many places in the USA tearing down the old to make room for the new.





I love classic shake houses of New England. While many people use the terms interchangeably, shingles and shakes are not the same. Here’s the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau description: “Generally, a shingle is sawn on both sides and is thinner at the butt than a shake. A shake is typically split on one or both sides. … Shakes are still manufactured by hand, but most are now made using powered equipment. Being sawn, shingles exhibit some cross-grain due to cutting, whereas shakes, being split, follow the grain more closely. For the same reason, shingles are more uniform than shakes. source


Walking through town, there are bistros and cafes, all the things that make it genteel and most welcoming. I inhale the bouquet as I wander about, a mix of salt life and freshly brewed coffee. How can we spell perfection?

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Or maybe this is my season
Perchance
Leaving the irrational longing behind
Welcoming the feeling instead

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Leaning on the doorway, the entrance for which

Waiting for my heart to separate
Reality from not

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What is not to love? The wave of salt air hits me and pulls me forward to another day of stay. I am addicted to the way of life here and will eventually make it my own once again.

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I walk along, wondering to myself about that man that lives, sans his ex-wife in the house on the rock. I can only imagine how much fun that would be, watching the water traffic go by. .


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¸.♥´¸.•♥*¨) Let the sun shine in on your life
So the joy may touch your soul

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I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.

they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire



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Would you believe I have not visited Newport yet but I will one day especially after this post showing it’s charm and beauty
I didn’t know what shakes were now I do and the difference from shingles I wonder how long my brain will keep that stored lol 😂

I actually can almost not believe that you have not visited Newport yet because it's only hours from where you live. Or maybe I say that because my mom had family there and we spent a lot of time their growing up. It really is a very Charming place and has a genteel feel to it. Lulu and you would have so much fun there and the food is amazing. But of course it's always amazing on the water.

Thank you for visiting my Wednesday walk and of course I hope you have a most wonderful night.

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I have been close to it at times but never made it there, but I really must do a day trip there it really isnt that far LOL

It is close enough for you to spit at! ;)

Almost but not quite but driving to see the family I get within spitting distance LOL

Oh, yes! That is true! But, New England has so many amazing places to go and so many things to do.

Soon, you will be able to take full advantage of all that is wonderful. I am sure that you are looking forward to it also. Can this platform get any quieter????

Yeah with Lulu not well I dont like going to far afield as well at the moment but maybe when we are closer to Mark Jeanne and the grandkids things will change I keep hoping Lulu will get better and want to go exploring as well like we used to

Ohh yeah its getting like a ghost town in so many ways :(

I am sure once she gets resettled, it will be easier for her to concentrate on herself. Stress can play a major role in her not getting better quicker. I have a feeling moving close to Mark and Jeanne is really going to help a lot.

Oh, yeah. Some days feeling pretty alone here. :(

Newport looks like such a pretty town, I could also get quite addicted to it! The sights and the smells you describe are just beautiful; something to look forward to visiting and eventually settling into again some day!

Thank you my lovely! Newport is a beautiful town and has so many little interesting pieces of History, art and beauty that really draw you in. I probably will not settle back in there but close enough that I can reach out and touch it. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop in and say hello and as always I wish you a most wonderful day.

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What a cool beach town @dswigle. How do you find all of these special places? I love the house on the rock! That would be amazing to live on a rock with water all around, king and queens of the hill I would say. I too hate seeing the old being torn down to be replaced with "new" Old, quaint they all have so many stories to tell us. Those shake shingles are a perfect example :) Thank you for sharing one of your favorite spots!

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Every time I see a post like this it makes me want to live on the east coast. We just don't have stuff like that out in Southern California but then again when I see the snow I change my mind. Great job again.

I can't say that I blame you either way! I love the east coast and all that it stands for and even though I have moved away through work live in the Washington DC area my heart still belongs up there. I had been fortunate that there are many times they sent me away when it was snowing. Lucky me

I would move to California heartbeat if they would change their politics LOL

Thanks again! And as always I wish you a most wonderful day!

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Thank you, ya politics here are not good. But it is getting so bad that maybe it will change.

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Seems like many beach towns have a cool vibe. Must be what they call "Salt Life". All I know is I feel best when near water!

Seems like a happening small town! A bit of old timey mixed with some new. Not at all bad.

Hey I hear that bubbly calling my name. Pop that top! Those nails are like a real firecracker! Wow talk about a head-turner omg! ;)

Oh, seriously! LOL

All beach towns have a vibe of sorts. The northern and southern vibe is different in my opinion. Both a great! I have never found that vibe on a lake, but, they do have a life of their own, I know. I am still more compelled to follow the salt. :)

I knew we could get you addicted if we made you go to the beach once again. You had forgotten how alluring the call of the sea was. Many New England beach towns are a mix of the old and new and the southern beachtowns are more modern. I think that describes how I see them.

Well, seems like you are getting better every day, what with you running off trying to join up the coeds at college again. I am going to have to say that it was probably the messenger bag.

Have an awesome #TrashThursday!

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Hi Denise. I was looking at the first photo and thought the rock to the far left looked like the head of a large prehistoric dinosaur.
You live in a beautiful place, I can see why you love it there. The shake houses are lovely but as far as the house out on the water goes...it is a great attraction but might cause an wife to leave if she has no way off the rock. 😂
Thanks for posting the poem in it’s entirety. It has such truth written with passion and heartbreaking emotion. ❤️

I agree with you! Does look like a dinosaur!

I no longer live here however it's close enough for me to visit and I do spend some time there because it's a childhood memory. I love the shake houses always line Eastern seaboard and as far as the house on the rock is? A husband and wife who were both Architects bought it and for some reason or other they divorced and so he lives there. Alone. How depressing would that be?

The poem tugs at my heart every time I read it. I want to thank you for stopping by!!

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Blessings!

You are always welcome! My pleasure!

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When I see the beach and the sea ... it's enough for me, I don't see anything else around.
I apologize for the 50% vote, I was wrong, it remained set so from the previous votes.

It's true, isn't it?? I am the same.

Never apologize. I never even look to see who votes what. But, I appreciate it. Some days I vote more than others, it just depends on what I have left.

Thanks for the visit, Dan!!! @bluemoon It is always a treat to see you! As always, have a most wonderful day!

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I know you are the same...I'm really glad about that. If we do not sow in our passions we have no way of appreciating each other.
Thanks and I'm glad you say that, it's the same for me when I see you. I'm glad I can tell you my friend.

Well, that is good that we are the same. :)

Well, within certain limits ... there are many differences given by the way life has marked us.

That is true. Growing up free has given me certain privileges and a different perspective.

Yes,thanks for confirming.

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You are always welcome, Dan!

I love the beach as well as the walk and photos you show us at Newport. Very different from the view at my place. My privilege to 'walk' with you. =)

Isn't it awesome that we can share different places, giving us a perspective that we might have otherwise never had?

Thank you! It was my pleasure to have you with me!

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wednesday walk here is something i want

Haha! I am so glad that you could stop and say hello! It is always more fun to go on a walk with others with you!

Today is such a beautiful morning! I hope you are having a great day!

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