“Art is not simply works of art; it is the spirit that knows beauty, that has music in its soul and the color of sunsets in its handkerchief, that can dance on a flaming world and make the world dance too.”
W.E.B. Du Bois
This image is not what it looks like this morning. It rained almost all day yesterday and this morning it is overcast with prediction of rain later. It is the last day of May and yet we had snow in the mountains yesterday. I imagine a few Memorial Day camping trips and picnics are not turning out as planned. Some are probably were over early yesterday. Alternate plans today call for the grill to be fired up in the backyard under an umbrella or they’re ordering pizza. This image was taken last summer at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area before the fires ignited. Hope you have a super Awesome day!
2 Comments
Joe
Beautiful image accompanied by and equally beautiful quote. It would feel odd wishing people a “Happy” Memorial Day but equally odd wishing them a somber one. Anyway, I hope your day is awesome also and I do think spending the morning as you did is a great beginning.
Monte Stevens
I agree with you. I served four years in the Air Force when I was young and thought I was doing something good for this country. The years have offered me a different perspective, violence does not bring peace. I find nothing happy about this holiday.