Category: October 2014

On the Road – R.J.

Is a specialty company, selling crocheted tops, such as the one, modeled here.

When I go for a walk on the beach, I never know what, or who, I’m going to encounter. Leaving the shipwreck, I met three girls; two models, one a photographer, all three surfers. They are traveling and supporting themselves, via the internet. We have come into an altered world.

We are living in a time of warped speed. She asked me if I had instagram. I replied no, “I’m primitive.” I showed her my dumb phone, that I purchased last week. I never have it when I need it. And it rings, when I’m driving. But I bought it, because it’s suppose to save my life, at some point.

I became mindful of how much goes on, in a place, that looks like time has stood still.

And in writing this, I’m reminded of all the shells that, I know, were walking down the beach, at the time I took this photo.

Speed up, slow down, speed up, slow down.

Who sets the pace?

Last Friday, I went to catch my waves, and was surprised, by this sight. The sailor is a New Zealander, who had the fortune / misfortune, to beach on scenic, Playa Avellanes. Also, his sloop is resting in a river mouth, sitting on sand, perched between two reefs. I have been walking down and following the process of those working, to solve his dilemma. He never seems stressed, and he’s never shown one sign of anger.  He is diligent in the recovery.

I know we’re all rooting for him.

And help will come.

We never know. Sometimes, the most disastrous events in our lives, turn out to be our blessings.

Day Six