Intense dark blue sky of dusk, remnants of snow on frozen branches – that’s the best I can do.
And forgive me for the brief posts in the next handful of days. I’m returning to Madison tomorrow (sob, no more daughters) to catch up with stacks of papers – all of which must be reviewed and attended to before my departure on Monday. Where to then? Keep reading.
P.S. Ocean is four years old today. Ocean View is one year old this week. Ocean Store is opening for business this month. Is it all driven by a restless winter impatience? Or staying in from the cold? Maybe. So, thank you, Arctic air. And thank you to all who read Ocean. Posting daily makes sense to me so long as I have at least one person who likes to see what I’ve come up with. To all of you – commenters, readers, lurkers, friends, family, occasional traveling companions – thank you for peeking in now and then. It’s utterly wonderful to have you here.
"Posting daily makes sense to me so long as I have at least one person who likes to see what I’ve come up with."
ReplyDeleteI'm one :)
You've inspired me to see the beauty in my every day. Well, sometimes I don't see beauty maybe, but I do pay attention to my days. That counts.
Cheers!
Ocean Store? What will you sell? Photos, or food? Travel packages, or stories? Torts? Tarts? Custom BMW parts? The link just teases the imagination. Give your fans a hint.
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Hi Nina - I look at your blog every day. I can't wait to see what you've come up with. It's a joy to follow you around the world.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing more inspiring than a life well lived. Thank you for sharing yours with us. Your daily words and photos are always much anticipated and gratefully received.
ReplyDeleteNina, countless times your words and photos have allowed me to escape whatever was pestering me in my own life, which is such an incredible gift -- it is impossible for me to express my appreciation for Ocean, and for you. "Thank you" doesn't seem sufficient, but it will have to do, so thank you!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes in the New Year, and I'm looking forward to purchasing some photos (yes?) from the upcoming Ocean Store.
Barry,
ReplyDeleteDo you by any chance play the role of Ed the OTC in this mix?
Just wondering.
shelby, Scrawford, dande, joan -- you're so generous! I'm awed by your own life stories (which you allude to in blogs or email).
ReplyDeletebarry -- you're funny.
mary -- Ed used to comment once every few months (under a pseudonym). Not anymore. I think he appreciates the need for caution given my multiple audience issues. But he reads and tells me when he thinks I struck it okay. I'm not sure he warms to the label of OTC, but I use it anyway because it is very apt.
Looking forward to seeing the Ocean Store. Here's to four years of great posts, and more to come!
ReplyDeleteNina,
ReplyDeleteYour blog allows me to start my day out West with a smile-whether it's by your ability to write candidly or your pictures of "home" (Europe and Madison/Wisconsin). I'm grateful for your commitment to post daily, even on not so great days.
Further, I thank you for introducing me to the art of blogging-starting back when I was an attorney who chose to be "blogged about." Happy travels and daily adventures!
karton, sara -- thank you!
ReplyDeletehi Nina. i like your blog. thanks for sharing.
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