Meet persimmon. She is my new ride. I traded a persimmon bread for her old rusted, flat-tire self, and my beloved made her pretty again. Whenever we glide through the backroads together, my mind opens. Inspiration is everywhere. No phone, no computer, no one to interrupt my thoughts, my oneness with nature and the fresh air seeping into my pores, my lungs, my being. Weekdays, she is my commute companion as I pedal to teach yoga. Persimmon gets me here and there and {with an open mind} everywhere.
It’s been one of the best summers of my life. No agenda except to live, laugh, and be. My crumb blossomed into a little person full of depth and wonder, a magnetic personality, and a sweet soul. We were poolside buddies, puzzle pals, and ice cream connoisseurs. Her jaw-dropping pirouette diving skills brought us to our knees in awe. Every sun-kissed moment was perfection, and I’ve etched each one into my heart and will never let them go.
Now, we cling to the goodness of Indian summer, while looking ahead to the magic of autumn’s crisp bliss. I’ll admit, I’ve missed this little space; although, I’ve fallen hard for the virtual disconnect. As with all things in life, there is a fine balance, and I’m going to work towards a happy harmony. There are stories and memories to share, and this is where I want the words to settle, at least for now.
[Reverie-Daydream Image]
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I’ve been missing you here in this space too. The disconnect is wonderful though, isn’t it? I’m looking for that balance as well…and I think I’m beginning to find it. I’ve so much to tell you, but I will hint that you’ve put a bicycle in my mind and dreams.
Brandi,
I cannot wait until our phone chat next week. So excited to hear all about your Scotland adventure!
Hello lovely. Persimmon is perfect. My own disconnect wasn’t a conscious choice, as yours was, but it continues nonetheless as I wait for… something. A sign? In the meantime, it is LOVELY to see you here again. I’m so glad your summer was so wonderful. x
Kim,
You always have something lovely and inspiring to say, but at least there is instagram, right? Hope to see you soon!
I’m so selfishly happy to have you back here. Although, I get the disconnect and how we all need that time away. Your summer sounds perfect. Every single bit of it.
Estelle,
Happy some of the summer fun involved you and your little e! Good times!
A sincere welcome hello and nice to see you. I appreciate your absence in the fact that you are honest and often in this virtual world, the connections we make must be real and be honest in order to last. I enjoy my time on and off line and to find a balance is key. I do want to take a blog break in order to paint more. You are inspiring me to sign off and look within.
pve
Patricia ~ I’ve missed you! Thank you for always leaving such beautiful comments here {and over in Sean’s world!}. I’ve been watching your beautiful family via Facebook, I know you are a proud mama! Your paintings inspire me, so keep the brushes wet and in motion. :)
I agree with Estelle- I’m so happy you’re here. It holds me over until our next phone chat! I can’t wait to see what you have to share with us.
C ~ you made me laugh today when I listened to your voice message. Always love hearing your fun laughter and witty humor. Now come and visit!
a happy harmony indeed. that i what i am striving for each and every day. some days more on the “equally balanced” side of the spectrum, and others- not equal at all… way off balance, but in a necessary way (especially when it involves more living, and less typing) :).
incredibly lovely to hear about your summer, and i look forward to each and every story.
Torrie, another highlight of my summer was meeting you and your lovely family. I hope we can make a tradition of meeting when you travel North every year. Good times!
What a lovely surprise to have you back. You, with your beautiful words and sweet spirit have been missed.
XoXo
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Randi, thank you. Your comment means a lot, and I am very excited to be back. I’ll come over and visit your pretty ‘world’ soon.
Dear Mel, seeing this in my blog feed completely made my day. I’ve been checking back every once in a while hoping to see a post-I’ve certainly missed your beautiful writing and inspirational posts.
And that photo…..beautiful you, beautiful persimmon, and beautiful light. Sean should paint that one, too.
I have to agree with you, being disconnected is a lovely thing. Truly renews your zest for the world. I used to always walk around listening to music, with headphones in my years. A few months ago I stopped, and focused on taking in the noise around me, enjoying the moment rather than walking in a trance.
I’m so looking forward to all your posts!
xx
Anait ~ you are absolutely lovely in every way. What a treat it was to spend time in SF with you this summer. Sean’s offer to be a roving photographer in Paris still stands, hee! hee!
What a lovely post and such a beautiful photo. Nice to see you back and so glad that you enjoyed such a beautiful summer!
Thanks Jocelyn ~ I’m looking forward to visiting everyone in the ‘virtual world’ soon. Enjoy these last few days of summer and cheers to a happy fall!
I’ve missed your presence here! Happy to hear you’ve had such a lovely summer. Thanks for the reminder to connect with imagination and all nature has to offer. Beautiful bicycle, and beautiful post!
Such kind words Rebecca, and I truly appreciate every one of them. Hoping there are quite a few delightful strolls in your near future!
This picture is so graceful! And so is your post! From my house to yours, Indian summer greetings! I am so happy to read that your last months were wonder-ful. Same here!
hi victoria ~
makes me smile even bigger knowing you are enjoying life’s wonderful offerings!
Hello beautiful…so lovely to hear what you have been up too…sounds totally blissful! I do love Persimmon, she has character. Little crumb sounds amazingly grown up…wow, time flies.
xxx
DJ ~ it’s insane how quickly time passes by. sean and i tell her each morning not to grow any more! so lovely to know you dropped by to say hello. i’ve missed you and your incredibly stunning world.
bisous.
Aw… SUCH a love scene! And, c’mon, you on a persimmon bike? Perfection! And it’s a perfect visual representation for your reflective words. Sounds like it was/is just what the doctor ordered. Ah! Nice to see you pop in and you know we’re here whenever you should choose to do so again. Miss you! xo UB :)
UB ~
I know you get it. The need for a reprieve here and there. So much to soak up outside the virtual world! How’s that wedding planning coming along? So excited for you! Bisous.
What a beautiful photo! I’m so glad you enjoyed your summer. Those days with your kids can never be brought back, so it’s best to embrace them wholeheartedly! Hugs from Copenhagen!
Hello Lovely You ~
I’ve stopped by your peaceful/beautiful world many times over the summer, and I am always in awe of your words and images. One day, we shall meet! xo
ooooh! i just screamed seeing this in my rss feed. the blog world is whole again….especially a post and photo of our beautiful mel. that face. oh how i love that face of yours. what don’t i love about you? how far away you live…..i don’t care that very, very much.
love to you my sugar.
my katie,
you never cease to bring a huge smile to my face and add the biggest sparkle to my day. you are so right, i do need to fix our distance problem, non? we need to be on face-to-face terms more often. big love to you my girl. xo
Mel,
It’s about time I subscribe to your blog via email.
When I blogged frequently, I relied soley on the Blogger feed to follow friends, but now that I rarely even log into Blogger, I miss wonderful posts like this!
This picture of you is the epitome of Reverie! It speaks volumes of your inner/outer beauty, your search for peace, and Sean’s gift for capturing YOU.
There’s just something about taking a ride on a bike. It frees the mind while giving the body a well-needed physical exercise. I have loved riding my bike since I was a young girl. And many times when I ride, I feel young again.
Persimmon is a lovely bike and looks like a great new friend to keep close by!
Mandy
mandy,
i’ve missed you! seriously, we need to schedule another phone chat again soon. thank you for your comment, you always speak from the heart. bisous.
Welcome back! So wonderful that you were to savor these last couple of months with your little one! It all goes so fast and we do have to soak it all back! But we missed you and are glad you are back!
Melissa, if anyone understands the speed of fast-growing kiddos, you do! super mom = you! :)