The fleetingness of a life,
Here today then gone.
Trailing gossamer memories
With hope built upon.
Radiant panorama.
The poetic speculations came much later. I was looking for some ray of hope for the future to match with this beautiful scene. I wish I still kept a diary because so many occasions blur with time. This was a gathering at a lovely friend’s house. I expect she’ll recognise it, and can prompt me about which of us were there. See you on Monday for another walk.
Still Restlessjo 
Always love butterflies Jo – beautiful poem to accompany the photo xx
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Thanks, sweetheart!
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such beautiful thoughts, Jo – to go with that colorful photo (and you are right about how journals can often help us remember events or times with more clarity – but we cannot keep all the journals forever – hmmm)
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The bed was getting higher and higher with all the boxes underneath, Yvette! But I do miss journalling sometimes. Thanks, hon.
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Not sure if you remember the blogger photographer Helen Chen, she is not active right now but when she was – active she shared that she reached a certain age and burned all of her journals in a small fire.
I might do that with mine – or just shred them. or just toss em –
but before I do I will sift for some nuggets to keep – π
and you should take journaling back up again (even if you do not keep the notebooks or files)
I journal almost every day and it really is like a friend – I missed today though = but I have days where I write a lot.
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Yes, I remember. Even when she stopped blogging she still popped in for a visit now and then. There are some people I really miss. Do you remember Poppytump? Maybe not in your circle and didn’t post often but very beautiful photos.
Funnily enough I do keep a diary when I go traveling, which of course is where it all started. And usually if the youngsters visit, to record every precious moment. In April we’re going north on a trip so the pen will be busy then.
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How exciting to have a trip coming up. Happy writing, Jo
and don’t recall the blogger Poppytump – but cool name the is _ π
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Lovely, Jo, thanks for the nice interlude. Ahhh…
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Thanks, Lynn! Smiling at you….
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A song for the times.
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I thought so. Thanks, hon!
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Your image is very beautiful Jo, as is its subject. But your verse seems a bit melancholy – not like you at all. Have I read something into it that’s not there? Hope all is well.
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There is a hint of melancholy, Tina, and you’re right, it is at odds with the photo. I was grasping at hope for the planet, through the barrage of bad news we often have to fend off. On a personal level things are good for us right now, and I hope I haven’t caused you to worry. The photo reflects another glorious day with friends. Today’s walk in the almond blossom will be much more cheerful.
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So beautiful and graceful, Jo.
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Another day when we walked and then ate together, surrounded by beauty, Debbie. How are you, hon?
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So beautifully captured, Jo! I love butterflies. π
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Thanks, Amy! They’re lovely creatures, aren’t they?
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Stunning capture, Jo! such lovely light, and that butterfly … wow.
And I love the poem – you captured the scene and a depth of feeling. My favourite phrase “trailing gossamer memories” – so delightful and wistful at the same time.
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This last has been a year with some wonderful memories, Ju-Lyn, and I can only be grateful for that. I’m hoping that the coming year will be as kind. Many thanks to you!
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This photo certainly is a beautiful ray of hope, Jo. And I liked your poem too. I love the vibrancy here, and thank you for sharing it.
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Capturing a moment in time, which, for me, is what my photos are all about, Jet. And this was a lovely one. Thanks a lot for sharing it with me.
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I love butterflies, they are so delicate creaturesπ
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Me too! Always up, up and away π€π
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Beautiful photo and wonderful words, Jo π Butterflies are beautiful creatures that fill our hearts with joy when we see them.
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Thanks, Aiva! Yes, I have to agree with you.
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Always felt that butterflies were both uplifting and sad at the same time. So beautiful but around for such a short time. Beautiful photo Jo.
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Thanks, darlin! Yes, poignant, Jonno.
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Very reflective, Jo, but a lovely photo. Butterflies are so uplifting, at least for me.
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They are lovely creatures aren’t they? Thanks, Graham π€π
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Gorgeous photo, and lovely verse!
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Thanks darlin π€π
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Lovely, Jo. The beautiful pink of bougainvillea is so cheery.
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My bougainvillea up on the roof is looking lovely too. For quiet days π€π
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Beautiful. Funny when all those good memories begin to blur. Love your poetic take on the photo.
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So many lovely get togethers, Alegria, that it’s not always possible to remember who was there, and I don’t always take photos. But mostly! Thanks, hon.
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Beautiful picture and uplifting words Jo. Only way is to stay positive. Hope the tummy bug has cleared now. Did you see that fantastic performance by the Special K’s yesterday? How special is 4 Aussies through to double’s final. I think the tennis is really lifting Aussie spirits at the moment.
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It has to be unusual, Pauline! I only saw highlights. Looking forward to tomorrow, and yes, feeling a lot better, thanks.
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Simply marvelous!!! π€ π
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Thank you! I’m so glad you like it.
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A beautiful photo Jo, thanks for sharing π
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A memory of a lovely day, Eunice. Thank you π€π
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Lovely image and words.
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I’ve had this photo for quite a while and I really wanted to share it,Anabel. And it has lovely memories π€π
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This is lovely, Jo. Wraps my head in springy thoughts. Thanks you.
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Spring must be with you, or close by, Manja? The blossom here is glorious this year. Thanks, darlin π€π
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I saw a blossoming fruit tree in Rome for Christmas… Spring is never far.
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What a beautiful expression of both thoughts & photo. Hope is so essential to our well being. My hope is that your heart is feeling a little lighter my friend. π
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Another lovely day in the company of friends, Lynn. What is there to be sad about π€π
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Jo, you brought warmth and joy straight into my home and heart today – I LOVE the photo, the serenity of the butterfly, the bright sparkle of the bougainvillaea and wow, the hint of the valley below! Your poem is tender and reflective, written with a wonderful soft touch and I keep returning to the phrase, ‘Trailing gossamer memories’. Beautiful and terrific writing!
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Thanks so much, Annika! You always gladden my heart. The friends whose garden this was taken in do indeed have a wonderful view and we’ve spent happy hours there. Lovely memories. π€π
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Oddly, on first glance, I missed the butterfly – but it did come into view before I started reading your poem. Butterflies provide a positive view of life while delivering smiles. With dreams of more cake, have a good rest of the week ahead.
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Cake is a touchy subject right now, Frank. I’m getting over a stomach bug which really isn’t fond of cake. I shall persevere though π€£π
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I like your poetic memory and the pretty photo of the butterfly and bougainvillea. How lovely to try to capture those fleeting moments in words and photos. π
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I’m thinking that the friend in whose garden this was taken will see this and be able to tell me exactly who else was there, Cathy. We’ve had such lovely times together π€π
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Beautiful photo – can’t beat a bougainvillea with a butterfly visitor! As Margaret says, stay clear of UK politics if you want a lift – although in a bizarre way I’m finding entertaining as well as depressing!
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My husband finds it all hugely amusing, though as a resident of Portugal he can probably afford to. Me I’m very happy to stay clear ππ
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Are you feeling a little low today? I hope you feel brighter tomorrow.
As for a diary, why not give Day One a try. Iβve used it on my iPad for many years. Automattic (WordPress) recently purchased it, so not sure whether thatβs good or bad. Anyway, itβs a handily thing to have.
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Handily?! Where did predictive text get that one from⦠is there such a word?
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Not so good earlier, Sue, but I think whatever bug is working it’s way out of my system and the weather is too beautiful to stay low for long. Thanks, hon π€π
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Sending the gentle kiss of a butterflies wings Jo π€π
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Thanks, Brian. Another beautiful day to share π€π
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Gorgeous, Jo!
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Thanks, Jill π€π
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Cabbage white, and there I was thinking that the Algarve had more exotic butterflies π¦ there’s a poignancy to your words. Feeling sad today?
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Probably, the other day when I wrote them. Bounced back now though. Not much choice, really π€π
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Beautiful! A stunning photo and a lovely poem to go with it x
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Thanks so much, Lisa. Glad you liked it.
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Lovely, Jo. And surely there’s hope? Look at where we were almost two years ago, The New Normal is getting to look quite a lot like Normal.
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There was quite a lot of hope, Margaret, and I wasn’t really thinking Covid but in wider terms. As much as anything it’s a memory of a lovely day.
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Ah yes. Don’t mention The Politics. Definitely avoid the UK just now!
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