My son is at my mother’s on vacation, near the sea. We had a little conversation on the phone as we do twice a day. He said he was busy. Apparently he is selling rocks to people in the neighbourhood. "How much?" I asked. "I sold a really big one for 95 cents" he said. "It’s good for stopping doors from shutting".
These had been left on the beach by someone. I thought it would be nice to take them home but my sister freaked out. So I only took a picture. You know, to remember.
Do you need all that on the beach?
As I was buying cheese at the supermarket, I realized I was listening to a minimalist composition probably by Philip Glass. Someone confused it with muzak and chose it for supermarket music. Either that, or someone at the supermarket is really into minimalism.
The 200.000 word translation is over. It is OVER. I feel like I am born again. I feel like I have all my life ahead of me. I feel free. I am never doing a similar thing again.
Cathy, you must be very worried for me to suggest smoking. But yes, you were right. I also had champagne from the bottle and it was surprisingly medicinal. Thank you friends. The blues come once a year like the flu. Then they go and there’s a little coughing and sneezing but then I am okay. How have you been? Did the sea bring you any new shiny things?
* I am. And this is the title of a White Stripes song.
July 12th, 2008 at 12:22 am
The sea has offered me a new abode for me and my family, and the transient visitation of a baby bird that my daughter got to experience for only one day. I’m glad you’re back, and I really appreciate the images you post giving us a peek of your world.
July 12th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Thank God, I was not only worried but extremely needy of your colours.
I don’t take that much because the heat ruins the products.
I don’t even know if I’m going to the beach this year *snif* I don’t even like it that much but seeing those pictures made me nostalgic.
It’s really cool that you see other islands from the beach you’re in. The first time I was in the south of Portugal I thought we could see Africa on the other side, but I was sadly wrong. lol
That’s a lot of lotion to take to the beach, reminds me of my overloaded bathroom.
July 12th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Oh! So glad the translation is over!
July 12th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Hi,…nice site–great photos.
Playing Philip Glass as muzak in the grocery store? That’s pretty awful. Are you sure? (Probably not). Oh well,…Phil probably wouldn’t care–as an over-the-top Glassfan, though, I care.
Not much to be done about it, though–pretty low on the priority list.
Best,
petgigs
July 12th, 2008 at 1:49 am
PS I just read that you live in Athens. The Philip Glass Ensemble played at The Badminton this week. they may have one performance left (not sure–I’d have to check the calender).
Good luck on your blog & other endeavors.
petgigs
July 12th, 2008 at 2:18 am
July 12th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Sea and color therapy pix – splendid! I make my annual pilgrimage to the sea in a few days. I hope it has its usual peace of mind ready for me.
July 12th, 2008 at 7:44 am
I am glad you are feeling better.
thnaks for the pictures of the ocean, I am missing mine right now.
I’ll try to e-mail soon.
July 12th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I am glad you are feeling better.
Thanks for the pictures of the ocean, I am missing mine right now.
I’ll try to e-mail soon.
July 12th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Your photographs are so lovely.
I am glad your son is enjoying his summer.
The food on your blog always makes me starving~
I love you.
Summer days
Love them
Enjoy
Stay gorgeous and glowing
July 15th, 2008 at 4:23 am
I have resorted to smoking on a few occasions myself. Last week almost. But things are good now. I’ll e-mail you!
(lovely Lovely photos),
(the left-behind shoes and coment from your sister made me laugh: I can picture that scene completely),
(our sons would completely get along).
(Love you xo)
July 15th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I saw Philip’s Glass concert, here in Athens. It was amazing! Make me feel new and free, i was reborn!
Have a nice summer.
I am still in Athens…
July 16th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Yummy, what were you guys eating? It made me hungry just seeing the pictures.
July 16th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
I love love love you. You are young and smart and great.
–your 69 year old fan in Hawaii.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
welcome back, darling! the see brought me a bigger baby bump and some wonderful new friends. i heart summertime sea treasures!
July 25th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Gorgeous photos as usual. Glad you’re feeling better
July 29th, 2008 at 3:20 am
Selling rocks? I’d be very proud of that boy—very young entrepreneur it seems!
As ever, I love looking at your photography.