Tree in Silhouette, Kennebunkport, Maine – © 2012 Karina Chapman
“Trees are the earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven.” – Rabindranath Tagore
As always, the Friday Edition combines a quote with a favorite photo. I tailor these to the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge theme, which this week is “silhouette”.
It’s a very cool day on the coast of Maine. The trees are rapidly changing from yellow to brown, and as I drove to the soccer field this morning, I was showered with cascading, fluttering leaves.
The seasons are definitely changing. Although the sky today is a brilliant blue, the winds are chill. As we watch the game, we sit wrapped in quilts and blankets to stay warm.
It feels right to see the trees silhouetted against the sky, knowing that very soon these fields will be covered in snow. Winter is surely coming, and with it, a period of quiet, rest, and reflection that I can’t wait to enjoy.
For the first eight months of this year, my blog was my daily, or almost-daily, source of quiet and reflection. Once school started, I found myself too busy to write. I am consumed with planning, teaching, correcting, commuting, and even attending physical therapy three times a week in an attempt to heal my injuries so that I can once again run.
I love my school, and I’m thrilled to be able to teach science and social studies, my two favorite subjects. However, I hope the winter brings a bit more quiet into my life.
But not today. Today, the field echoes with shouts and cheers as the kindergarten girls play their last soccer game of the season.
Here’s wishing you a lovely week.
Aloha!
Almost makes me long for the New England fall season…almost. Great post.
Posted by Barneysday | October 21, 2012, 2:09 pmLOL! New England is lovely in the fall. Wish I could run, this is perfect running weather–crisp and beautiful!
Posted by AlohaKarina | October 21, 2012, 9:50 pmYou may recall that I am origionally from there, and moved west to Calif. about 40 years ago. Been there, done that, so to speak. LOL
Posted by Barneysday | October 21, 2012, 10:37 pmAwesome silhouette, Karina …. and life sure has its different phases! I’m in full understanding that you’re too busy..
Glad you’re enjoying it!
Posted by Rebekah | October 21, 2012, 7:45 pmI do enjoy it. I love my school, and that makes all the difference!
Posted by AlohaKarina | October 21, 2012, 9:51 pmLooks like a good hugging tree.
Posted by Divine Lunacy | October 21, 2012, 8:02 pmIt does, doesn’t it?
Not in my yard, though…although the owners are artists and would likely understand!
Posted by AlohaKarina | October 21, 2012, 9:51 pmLovely choice of quote, as well! ~ Kat
Posted by travelgardeneat | October 21, 2012, 9:31 pmThanks! Usually I try to find a quote that includes the theme word, but this one just felt right.
Posted by AlohaKarina | October 21, 2012, 9:52 pmLovely writing and photo Karina. I can hear the game going on in my head. I hope you are doing well and are up a running again soon!
Posted by Jeff Sinon | October 22, 2012, 6:13 amThanks Jeff!
Posted by AlohaKarina | October 22, 2012, 6:38 amWhat a magnificent tree shot.
Posted by eof737 | October 25, 2012, 9:02 amThank you!
Posted by AlohaKarina | November 9, 2012, 9:00 amI love this!!
Posted by The Infinite Journey | October 25, 2012, 1:00 pmThank you! I’m sorry it took so long for me to reply. It’s been crazy busy. I appreciate the comment!
Posted by AlohaKarina | November 9, 2012, 9:00 am