I love the gentle tone in this story. Beautifully crafted, Sharron! And thanks for mentioning me. It’s been so much fun reading and writing “fifties” with you.
Poignant and poetic. My interpretation is that this piece is saying a person attains a certain level of happiness and satisfaction that can only be achieved through the passage of time. A stage of reflection and a time to step aside and let others do the heavy lifting.
I have noticed this in my own life. A sense of wellbeing even as the years pile up and my body becomes less capable.
That’s just what I took from the piece. You got me thinking again, Sharron!
Exactly in synch with my thoughts, Jim. I believe that once we stop fighting the aging process, stop resisting, we can fully embrace it and find the beauty in it. That sounds a little cliché, I know, but it is the truth.
I think there are only a few areas with fireflies in California. Maybe in the Santa Monica Mountains and the mountains near San Diego. I have only seen them in movies and they seem magical to me. PS I was thinking I would like to include Jimmy Swann in one of my stories - a cross reference where my character meets up with him briefly at CLR. ? What do you think about that? (my email is bassanois@cruzio.com)
I remember the fireflies in West Virginia while visiting my grandfolks. They were plentiful. We'd pinch off their lit abdomens and put them in a jar. They stayed lit a long time. Cruel, I know - we were kids is my only excuse. Re including Jimmy Swann in a story - I think that would be real neat! Go for it!
I love the gentle tone in this story. Beautifully crafted, Sharron! And thanks for mentioning me. It’s been so much fun reading and writing “fifties” with you.
Likewise! I love being in the mix. You had a great idea- but I DO know how much time you have to expend in the aftermath... Thank you.
Poignant and poetic. My interpretation is that this piece is saying a person attains a certain level of happiness and satisfaction that can only be achieved through the passage of time. A stage of reflection and a time to step aside and let others do the heavy lifting.
I have noticed this in my own life. A sense of wellbeing even as the years pile up and my body becomes less capable.
That’s just what I took from the piece. You got me thinking again, Sharron!
Exactly in synch with my thoughts, Jim. I believe that once we stop fighting the aging process, stop resisting, we can fully embrace it and find the beauty in it. That sounds a little cliché, I know, but it is the truth.
Made me feel warm inside! I miss the fireflies. I've never seen them in California.
I think there are only a few areas with fireflies in California. Maybe in the Santa Monica Mountains and the mountains near San Diego. I have only seen them in movies and they seem magical to me. PS I was thinking I would like to include Jimmy Swann in one of my stories - a cross reference where my character meets up with him briefly at CLR. ? What do you think about that? (my email is bassanois@cruzio.com)
I remember the fireflies in West Virginia while visiting my grandfolks. They were plentiful. We'd pinch off their lit abdomens and put them in a jar. They stayed lit a long time. Cruel, I know - we were kids is my only excuse. Re including Jimmy Swann in a story - I think that would be real neat! Go for it!
I will see what I can do with my ladies running into Jimmy. Might not work, but it sounds like fun. Thank you.
This is so beautiful, Sharron - candlelight and fireflies - perfect together.
Thank you, Rebecca. Have a lovely weekend.
The quiet moments become more welcome as we age. I love that last sentence.
Indeed they do. Thank you, Mark.
I feel as if I am peacefully on the edge of the abyss into nothingness.
And that "peaceful" part is a real gift, isn't it!
good calm moments
The delicateness of life, for sure. It's nice being here a bit. You captured an intimate place, Sharron.
Joy still abounds, it is just found in other places... Thanks Mudman.