At 41, I am still figuring out life: my place in society, my career path, a family of my own, any many others things. Heck, I am still trying to make friends in California; a place I moved to 3 years ago. I am currently in a Community College to make up for the many years I missed school while in Africa (Uganda). I intend to transfer to university next year and double major in History and English. I lead a very ordinary life; a normal day is spent doing school assignments, hiking, or reading. My favorite thing to do is walk! Short walks or long walks it does not matter. Walking allows me to think about things - anything! My love of walking comes from where I grew up, a small village in northeastern Uganda. It is still one of the most remotest areas I will ever know, and couldn't even start comparing what life is like there to say a place like California. Walking was all I did while growing up! I walked for miles to school, to church, to the shops, to the borehole to fetch water, and to the market. It was quite an adventure unlike any other - so you now understand my love for walking.
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Angela, I agree with you.
People have to cross the gate if they want to see and experience something different or new, possibilities and wonders..
I know a fitting line from the French writer and Nobel laureate in literature André Gide.
I had this on my pin board for a long time:
Quote: “You don’t discover new continents without having the courage to lose sight of old coasts.” – André Gide
Angela, I wish you all the best…
Rosie from Germany
No, I don’t! I chuckled at your views in the mystery award post, that’s why I wrote that, you come across as very honest with yourself. A good quality.
“There is a whole other world out there IF venture is dared.” Just a line, but so many possibilities Angela. Excitement, fear, anticipation, solitude…such a mixed bag of feelings to be experienced!
Wow, where to begin? What a glowing review, Keith. The picture is Lynn’s, and I thought it was perfect for her prompt.
I took an art history class, but couldn’t quite explain a picture/painting the way you do. You truly are a man of many qualities.
Thank you for always reviewing my work 🙂
Thrilling, Angela, in various ways. There’s the excitement your writing builds as it unfolds. Mixed equally with anticipation, for an even more perfect combination.
Then, of course, is the picture, framed and chosen beautifully. The play of light and shadow as the path wends and eventually is lost from sight, is superlative. Communicating simultaneously opportunity, promise and perhaps a lingering uncertainty. What your words start, the picture completes. Vice-versa too.
Fair enough, but only someone with your aesthetic instinct could make the concept hum. Congratulations, Angela, you’ve done it!
I know, Lynne took a beautiful picture. You are right, Katelon, I saw a world to be discovered. This is why I like readers’ responses; everyone seems to have their own interpretation of the same text or picture, and it works. 🙂
Exactly!
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So true, we don’t learn or grow unless we step out of our comfort zone.
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Thank you.
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Good one👏👏
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Aww, thanks.
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Truth itself!
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Thank you lovely.
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Beautiful poem.
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😀
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Thank you. I feel sorry for myself, lol.
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I feel sorry for You
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Damn! everyone is on lock down! I just want to go home, but I cannot at the moment.
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Yes, lock down is on
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Thank you, Pisze. Still in lock down, I suppose? I guess that means more reading and writing, for me.
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Cool!
And true, I think…
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Hi Rosie, this is such a true quote. Thank you for bringing him to my attention.
Enjoy your weekend. 🙂
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Angela, I agree with you.
People have to cross the gate if they want to see and experience something different or new, possibilities and wonders..
I know a fitting line from the French writer and Nobel laureate in literature André Gide.
I had this on my pin board for a long time:
Quote: “You don’t discover new continents without having the courage to lose sight of old coasts.” – André Gide
Angela, I wish you all the best…
Rosie from Germany
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Good for you. Your terms, your way 🙂
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I know right but I won’t put myself in an uncomfortable situation 😭😭I am on horns of dilemma now
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Lol, that’s why comments are fun. Think about it! you are missing out, haha.
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😂pls don’t leave me in the suspense 😂
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Nope, I am terrible with explaining myself, I am afraid. Something i am still working on.
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Oh I’ll take that as a complement! I am afraid I didn’t exactly get you if you could be more specific. I hope I am not being much of a trouble
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No, I don’t! I chuckled at your views in the mystery award post, that’s why I wrote that, you come across as very honest with yourself. A good quality.
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Thank you, Riya. 🙂
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Ya actually I have my comments of. I am a not very comfortable! You can tell me what you wanted to comment here if you don’t mind
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Ah, you got it, Radhika. Of course, you got it!
Thank you. 🙂
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I have been on your page, and you come across as honest, but I couldn’t leave a comment. Did I miss the comment section?
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Love love love love 💕 it
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Np 😉
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Riya, sorry.
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Thank you, Norah.
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“There is a whole other world out there IF venture is dared.” Just a line, but so many possibilities Angela. Excitement, fear, anticipation, solitude…such a mixed bag of feelings to be experienced!
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No worries. 😉
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Awesome 😎
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Lol. We all have such day, I promise.
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Thank you, Andi.
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Aww, thank you.
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Wow, where to begin? What a glowing review, Keith. The picture is Lynn’s, and I thought it was perfect for her prompt.
I took an art history class, but couldn’t quite explain a picture/painting the way you do. You truly are a man of many qualities.
Thank you for always reviewing my work 🙂
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Ah, jeez, I am such a mess. Will do!
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Honestly, I needed to read this today because I am feeling kind of uninspired. Thanks!
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I love this! Makes me want to see the adventure that awaits on the other side
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Beautiful poetry! I loved it! ❤️
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This is so true. Comfort is comfortable, but not where an adventurous world is found.
Love this line~
“Immense silence, or a mix of sound”
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This prompt should be linked to Glen’s post. The link is on the top as it is his image.
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Beautifully written Angela.
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Thrilling, Angela, in various ways. There’s the excitement your writing builds as it unfolds. Mixed equally with anticipation, for an even more perfect combination.
Then, of course, is the picture, framed and chosen beautifully. The play of light and shadow as the path wends and eventually is lost from sight, is superlative. Communicating simultaneously opportunity, promise and perhaps a lingering uncertainty. What your words start, the picture completes. Vice-versa too.
Fair enough, but only someone with your aesthetic instinct could make the concept hum. Congratulations, Angela, you’ve done it!
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You have pretty much summed it!
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love what you did with this Angela … dare we venture out .. never knowing what awaits us! I’d be racing thru watching for that new adventure 🙂
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I know, Lynne took a beautiful picture. You are right, Katelon, I saw a world to be discovered. This is why I like readers’ responses; everyone seems to have their own interpretation of the same text or picture, and it works. 🙂
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Lovely photo and poem. I don’t notice a haunted house close by but a world of possibilities and wonders.
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“Haunted!” now, why did i not think of that?
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Angela, I get the feeling that there is a haunted house nearby. Your poem has a delightfully eerie feel! Hope all is well with you! ❤
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Thank you, H. 🙂
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Aww. That’s a very nice thing to say, Farn, thank you. 🙂
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More beautiful poetry – you definitely have a way with words.
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Rustic comfort indeed…
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