tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post4792015221829936999..comments2024-02-04T22:48:07.662-08:00Comments on FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK: SOLITARY PERSONFolkways Note Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-24595588852412047962012-06-23T15:04:06.876-07:002012-06-23T15:04:06.876-07:00June -- Don't most people need solitude in the...June -- Don't most people need solitude in their life to balance their mind in this frenzied world. Solitude,for me is like a cool drink of spring water refreshing my mind as well as my thirst. I like Oliver's question, "What else should I have done?/Doesn't everything die at last and too soon?" Very powerful statement!<br /><br />Nice comment about my header. Actually my walk was in the fields near the white hog barn and the "ballerina" tree. I picked the white wildflowers -- brought them home to a jar of cool water. We haven't had rain and everything in the earth is straining. I water lots of earth pockets around my place to provide drinks for the critters. thanks of the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-14619900059012123692012-06-23T14:24:50.687-07:002012-06-23T14:24:50.687-07:00Grampy -- It is a wise person that understands the...Grampy -- It is a wise person that understands their soul. Solitude opens up the mind. thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-13021626317156857262012-06-23T14:21:08.120-07:002012-06-23T14:21:08.120-07:00Birdman -- Every second is important -- I'm su...Birdman -- Every second is important -- I'm sure you agree! thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-28358982783125506722012-06-23T05:09:29.962-07:002012-06-23T05:09:29.962-07:00Me Tine... is important in life.Me Tine... is important in life.Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-65293851292412542922012-06-23T04:23:11.796-07:002012-06-23T04:23:11.796-07:00At home and at peace with myself solitary wanderin...At home and at peace with myself solitary wanderings are grace. The enjoyment enhanced with aging. The worries and have toos' let go. Perhaps you are joined in the unseen distance by many akin to your soul.Grampyhttp://www.goatsass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-53665364195863202252012-06-23T03:40:22.832-07:002012-06-23T03:40:22.832-07:00Firstly the header picture is stunning, the shades...Firstly the header picture is stunning, the shades of gray illustrate the Rilke poem perfectly for me. The actual farm serves more as an illustration of your walk but not so much your mood. I haven't read enough Rilke and thank you for introducing me to another of his deeply insightful poems. <br />Your meditative walking through the flowers reminds me of Mary Oliver's poem "The Summer Day" in which she admits she has been strolling fields all day and asks, "What else should I have done?/Doesn't everything die at last and too soon?" What a lovely post read first thing in the morning.June Calenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265808476144632255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-44357151065554960512012-06-22T22:10:01.211-07:002012-06-22T22:10:01.211-07:00Michelle -- Your idea of a farm, a camera and a fe...Michelle -- Your idea of a farm, a camera and a few dogs sounds like heaven to me too. I think you have chosen a good life for now and for your later years. -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-67669470739580990072012-06-22T22:04:30.488-07:002012-06-22T22:04:30.488-07:00Nature Weaver -- I like your word, quest -- remind...Nature Weaver -- I like your word, quest -- reminds me of the native American vision quest ritual. Mine and perhaps yours is a life long vision quest rather than the native American's which was for a short period of time. I hadn't thought of what I practice as a vision quest but the more I think about it the more I am going to frame my quest similar to the native American quest. Thanks for the nice comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-42980979315670102142012-06-22T19:18:52.209-07:002012-06-22T19:18:52.209-07:00A wonderful poem to accompany this photo. I love ...A wonderful poem to accompany this photo. I love the pop of color in the shot. As I continue in age, I can say that I am becoming more of a solitary person. Nothing like the quiet of a farm, a camera, and a few dogs. Heaven.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-36919163607920947262012-06-22T17:29:16.703-07:002012-06-22T17:29:16.703-07:00We solitary souls easily recognize those that mirr...We solitary souls easily recognize those that mirror our quest for peaceful exploration. Enjoying your blog.Nature Weaver Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930327031985215274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-44869189600618166242012-06-22T16:13:50.297-07:002012-06-22T16:13:50.297-07:00Teresa, slowing down in life gives me a chance to ...Teresa, slowing down in life gives me a chance to experience the mystical environment of my life. It is how I recharge my batteries. I feel you are somewhat of the same type of person that often takes time to reflect and celebrate life. Thanks for the very nice comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-37546987185125436632012-06-22T16:05:59.910-07:002012-06-22T16:05:59.910-07:00Yes RuneE, all persons and all parts of nature sho...Yes RuneE, all persons and all parts of nature should not be the odd ones out. "The worn words," such as that espoused by our media, leaves out much of the beauty of our world. thanks for the comment -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-62290825925434291992012-06-22T10:51:24.936-07:002012-06-22T10:51:24.936-07:00Beautiful, Barbara.
walking "the fields of s...Beautiful, Barbara. <br />walking "the fields of shadow and sunlight" is always a good way to spend a day. What a nice display of wildflowers and how can a person not love an old barn? Love the photo and your words. The Rilke is the perfect accompaniment. Very nice post.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872424549721246994.post-37102982418069985002012-06-22T10:23:36.235-07:002012-06-22T10:23:36.235-07:00It is never easy to me the odd person out, for wha...It is never easy to me the odd person out, for whatever reason. They should be welcomed in.Rune Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008247272056395901noreply@blogger.com