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Double rainbow over Lake Champlain, Burlington, Vermont. Photo by my brother, Z. Thomas Zabski
I’ve been off traveling in Vermont for the past six days. I visited with my brother, my nephew and neices, friends, old and new, and soaked in the essence that only Vermont offers at this time of year.
I tried and tried again to capture the colors of the leaves with my camera, but finally gave up. Like the Grand Canyon that I gave up photographing years ago, there are some things it is best to experience rather than capture. We may think we can capture it all on film, but we can only really capture it in our hearts through the thrill of being there.
Right now I need to catch up on bill paying, the laundry, and the everyday details of survival in the twenty-first century.
Next week I ‘ll be back with a story about seeing my college room mate after some twenty-five years and how we became known as the “Ski Twins,” in the old days.
***Please notice on my website, that I have changed the first chapter of my book. This “new” chapter was what I considered my first chapter at the time I began writing. After lots of editing and advice, I’ve decided to put it back in the number one spot.***
Facebook friend, Janet Givens on the left and the love of my life, Bill, on the right. I forget which one of us took it!
***My revisions are coming along splendidly and hopefully I’ll have my final draft finished by the first of December. I’ll keep you posted along the way.***
Joan — Oh my gosh, you’ve had a Whiz-Bang Time of it! I love the smile-filled photograph, it’s great!
Laurie, it was a smile filled trip! That’s what friends and family provide us with!
Joan, I very much look forward to reading your next post. I so love Vermont! Part of my heart was left there when we moved just south of the border of Vermont. Whenever David and I drive into Vermont, we just sigh in contentment.
I just read the blog post about your relationship with Bill. I love that story! I believe that couples who become friends before they become lovers are more apt to stay together. How many couples do you know who “fell” in love at first sight stay together until the end of their days?
Saloma, Vermont is a very special place and part of me still resides there. Fall was always my favorite time of year up there and it’s easy to be drawn back every year!
Joan
How fun to read a bit of your trip. I feel honored that I could be part of it.
As for the picture, my lips are sealed. Mysteries abound. Here lies another. 🙂
What a lovely lunch we had together and here’s hoping to see you here in Virginia, one of these days! Now I remember who took that pic!
I look forward to hearing your story next week Joan. In the meantime I’ve got around to read your “about” page. What an journey you have been on my friend. I’m so happy you are here to tell a tale or town 🙂
I’m also happy that you worked with Jennifer Louden. She was one of my favorite coaches in my coach training back in 2004!
Cheers
Val x
Val, I had to reread my “about” page after reading your comment. I’m very happy to say I am no longer haunted by the old me. Writing and sharing where I’ve been has been the most magical device for healing I have ever experienced. There may still be a scar or two, but they are there only to remind me I’m whole and a survivor. Thanks so much for your keeping track of my stories!