The fog rolls in during the night. On my morning walks with the dog, it's eerily quiet, as if the whole world has been reduced to the parameters of the muddy trails we follow. Walking along in silence, I find I'm one hundred percent positive there's unseen magic all around us--just beyond our sight, lost in the fog. Where are my fellow LARPers when I need them? LIGHTNING BOLT!
Occasionally, we find we are not alone. There's the sound of wind and wings in the distance. Tiny figures ahead scamper away into the fog. (These are usually just my neighbors when they see us coming.)
And yet, there IS magic. I can prove it. Because within an hour or so, we are back to this again...blue skies! Sunshine! My tiny pink, watery eyes can hardly stand it. The world is HUGE again!
We are surrounded by color and light. The magic recedes and disappears. We are left with tractors. And a goose.
Of course, it is easier to spy on your neighbors when they can't hide from you. Hello, neighbor. We meet again.
Look! Spring is almost here...the pussy-willows are out! Have I told you about my obsession with pussy willows? I AM OBSESSED WITH PUSSY WILLOWS. Don't you judge me.
Thanks for all the blog love on my previous post. No, not the one with the drunken baby. I really didn't get enough love for that. I'm talking about the post wherein I drop the bomb on you about my blog ending. (I say 'drop the bomb' when I really mean 'let the last of the stale air out of the shrunken balloon.'
I still haven't decided what will happen after we move. Probably a break during which time I will haunt everyone else's blogs until I'm asked to leave, due to my overwhelming need to "share." Is there a way to post photos in people's comment boxes? I'd like to share some summer time bikini shots...especially as I've worked hard to add some extra rolls this winter. Anyone out there an F.A.?
Coming soon...a post about a long weekend spent in Belgium--which occured a couple of weeks ago. And, an explanation of sorts of how in the name of god I was able to call this tiny chateau home for five years.
All for now, ma petite cheries.
XX E
Move a comma in that title and you've got quite a different blog posting!! :) Glad you're keeping it clean.....
Anwyay, yea...it's a bummer to know that you are moving on as you are moving on...but I get it as I secretly and fervently wish you will continue!!!! :D
Posted by: Laura | March 07, 2011 at 04:06 AM
Laughing at Laura's comment!
And thinking that with the comma in the right place it might well be one of the all time great blog post headings. Anywhere!
Posted by: mary | March 07, 2011 at 04:53 AM
Hahaha! Love that my blog post title inspires dirty minds...I am surrounded by my people!
Posted by: eurolush | March 07, 2011 at 05:10 AM
You crack me up, beginning with the LARP reference. How could you possibly stop blogging? Okay, I get it during a big move, but really? You are too entertaining to quit.
Posted by: kcinnova | March 07, 2011 at 07:29 AM
OK so now I can admit I had noticed the exact same thing without feeling like I am the perv around here ...
SUUUUUURRRRRE I can see those rolls clearly well in that shot too.
RIGHT PEOPLE???
And you're still FORBIDDEN to even think about stopping to blog.
Who cares if you're moving?
You owe us, see once you're in you can't get out!
Hot mamas around the world need your fuel, babe. You see, we have a path we follow each day:
we visit Bb for daily chic fashion, then the occasional Poppy for make up hints, then Eleanor there across the pond for our movie info, and Kim for parenting/cooking/all around laughing experience, Kathy (you know the "new" blogger from TX? Boy is she somethign else ...) Then you, yes YOU with your nice shots, travel! your environment, flowers, dance moves, BEER, pastries, more BEER, travel! Family gathering, occasional crafting, BEER, people watching, birds, flowers and then ...
TEX
No way you can't take that away from me.
Posted by: Paola | March 07, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Man, I wish I'd started threatening to stop blogging long ago. My comment box is now all about ego-stroking. Well...that and dirty word pairings--BOTH of which are right up my alley! Let's keep it up, people! Don't let me down now.
PS-Paola, you make me want to cry--in a good way. I send my kisses south to your gorgeous shores.
PPS-I'm thinking of changing my "Blog-Eur" idea to a "LARP-Eur" instead. Who will you be? Start planning now. I plan to be "The Dark Mistress of Beer & Awkward Gyrations."
Posted by: eurolush | March 07, 2011 at 11:08 AM
No stopping blogging.
And if you find yourself craving more pussy willows once you return to the States, come on over. There are TONS of them here.
Nice digs over there.
Posted by: green girl in wisconsin | March 07, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Dear Mistress of awkward gyrations, your summer home looks lovely.
Mwah,
A
Posted by: Amelia | March 07, 2011 at 08:36 PM
where is the LARPing????????
Posted by: b. | March 08, 2011 at 03:51 PM
You have to click on the link (the underlined word) in the post to see some most-excellent LARPing.
Posted by: eurolush | March 08, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Hi E-Lush, how are the pussy willows looking this week?
xx
Posted by: Amelia | April 18, 2011 at 06:42 AM
You know, for someone who is going to stop blogging forever in three months, you're putting in a pretty pathetic effort on the home stretch.
Although pussy willows did make me laugh. Because I am puerile.
Posted by: kim at allconsuming | May 08, 2011 at 08:48 PM
Everybody is laughing about the pussy willows and the right comma and I have to say that you read the title in a rush you understand something else.:)) But you should not quit blogging, you are too good to do that. So we wait for some more from you soon :*
Posted by: Miami refractive surgery | May 11, 2011 at 03:21 AM
No offense, but if there's a facebook like button, it'll be much easier for me to share.
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