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Thankful Thursday: (Love)birds of a different feather

October 13, 2011 by Melodye Shore

My husband, sweet man that he is, sees life through a somewhat cynical lens. He's optimistic, but data-driven, if that makes any sense. MBA that he is, he can whip up a spreadsheet right quick, filled with empirical evidence that supports his Eeyore-ish stance. Want to approach him with a different point of view? Data please, and STAT. 

My world view is wildly somewhat different. Pollyanna that I am, I tend to see the world through rose-tinted glasses. By that I mean that I believe that people are good, and that they can (and will) do great things, given the right opportunity and circumstances. It's a belief system that isn't borne out by past experiences so much as an inborne personality trait. That, and the deep underpinnings of faith that hold me aloft, even when experience might suggest otherwise. 

Two birds of very different feathers, perched on the same branch. How is that possible, you ask?

I can't say for sure, but I'm thinking it's probably Hope that balances things out, that provides the harmony among faith and reason. And humor, there's that. Plus lots of love and laughter…blessings for which I'm so very grateful.

P.S. The quill pens (from Rome) are only tangentially related, but I loved them so much that I decided to drop them into this entry.

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: europe 2011, faith, hope, love, reason

Wordless Wednesday: Nomade, a man of letters

October 12, 2011 by Melodye Shore


Nomade

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Côte d'Azur, europe 2011, france, jaume plensa, mediterranean, nomade, wordless wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: Europe, a feast for all senses

October 5, 2011 by Melodye Shore
Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: europe 2011, food, france, french riviera, italy, provence, rome, wordless wednesday

There and Back Again

September 30, 2011 by Melodye Shore
All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.
–Martin Buber
I bought few souvenirs during our trip to Europe, but my heart is full, and so is my scrapbook of memories.

Still working on reuniting mind and body on this continent, though. Jet lag's a killer! Oh, and a food-borne cootie sneaked home in my tummy–urgh and urp! So as much as I like to travel, I'm loving my pillow, tea and afghan a whole lot.

I'll be back online in a few days; meantime, here's a  few photos from our trip. This collection, I'm calling "Entryways and Passageways." Take a peek…I think you'll see why. I'll post more pictures and stories in a few days–depending on your tolerance level for my travelogues,that is!  Meantime, buona fortuna and bon voyage, my friends. I look forward to catching up with all of you very soon. xoxo

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: entryways and passageways, europe 2011, france, french riviera, italy, paris, provence, rome

Wordless Wednesday: A moveable feast

September 28, 2011 by Melodye Shore
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