The Dusk After
Yesterday was quite a day. The earth trembled with such vigor leaving my home swaying that I thought I was going to be sick. These earthly rumblings often occur during my preparations for the sabbath. I was in my kitchen working on a batch of homemade minestrone soup when the earth began rolling. Back and forth in a motion that put my stomach into my thought. It didn’t seem to subside. It just kept on coming and coming. I turned the gas stove off and readied myself to make a dash for the front door. Fortunately, it wasn’t necessary to make the mad run, but it forced me to be vigilant in my disaster preparedness.
I rested most of the day best that I could. The wind outside was roaring in all the way from siberia. It still isn’t that cold yet, but I can feel the air drying and the wind is whispering in icy undertones. I decided to go down to the Bayshore to watch the sun dip behind the horizon. I hadn’t done it for a while and I new it was exactly whatI needed to settle my restless spirit.
The wind was unrelenting. The palm fronds were bending at 90 degrees bowing down to the Siberian laced wind. I stared into the the setting sun for so long that I still have sunspots as I am typing this blog.
The time by the water soothed me. I have always found release and hope from starting out across the water. Today the soothing was absorbed by my mind, body, and soul.
December 8th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Great Photos, Jacob. You really have a good eye for composition.
December 8th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
thank you so much richard.
i appreciate you stopping by and
sharing my images with others…
December 8th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
It’s good to know that the earthquake did not harm you. Beautiful photos, I like what you’ve written
December 9th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
thank you so much brancolina!
we are fine, and now its getting cold.
i always appreciate your thoughtful and provoking responses.
peace
jacob