I had so much to write about while I was in San Francisco that I ended up needing to buy a new journal. I know, what a hardship. The people-watching was excellent, and you know how much I love to people watch. One of the things I did while I enjoyed the city was write a collection of unphotographable moments. Like this one:Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Another Unphotographable:
Riding the N Judah - by 23rd Avenue
We just passed a big football-player-in-college looking guy sitting outside on a little bitty balcony. He was wearing a sweatshirt, shoulders hunched against the cold, drinking steaming coffee out of a mug. The balcony was only big enough for him, a tiny chair, and a minuscule table. The difference in scale should have been amusing, but he was so obviously enjoying his mini kingdom. Instead, he reminded me of Babar; somehow dignified and smile-inducing in his undersized chair and balcony.
Babar rare image found here. Wonderful books about his adventures found in a bookstore near you.
29 comments:
Oh goody... are you going to share your whole fabulous journal with us?! I keep passing by your "house" and finding it VERY sad and VERY wrong that you and Robin are not HOME!
~ Sad on the N-Judah.
Dear Heart ~ I have been wondering what happened to you! I haven't heard from you in days ~ not since the late night text! And here you are out having an Adventure on the other side of the country!!! I cannot WAIT to hear all about it and for you to come home! Have Fun seems to not near cover it!
Blessings,
Katie
Oh ~ i love your analogy on this post ~ I can see him on the balcony perfectly now!
I love those moments and never thought to write them in a journal. You are always inspiring me...
Yes, yes, more please! I love the Babar "picture", and will drift off to dreamland with that image in mind.
:)Debi
Very nice that you were able to stop and take in a scene that brought Babar to mind! Your words painted a perfect picture in my mind....
Roban
I am glad that you are off enjoying yourself! Have a wonderful time!!
Relyn, that is a wonderful description! Looking forward to hearing more of your San Francisco tales.
I haven't thought of Babar in a long time. He was one of my childhood favorites, oh the adventures!
I love that you filled your journal and had to get a new one and that we get to share in some of your memories and writings....
My daughter and I use to watch Babar all the time. I hope you'll share your journal entries with us.
I'm quite sure I like your un-photograph-able description, better than a snap shot. :-) Like reading a book, we get to make our own mind picture... Based on the ability of the writer. And ability, you have.
Gentle hugs,
Aunt Amelia
What a wonderful moment you captured in writing! And, thank you for reminding me of Babar. I have always loved reading about his adventures!
a funny scene you have painted with your words and pairing with this classic book. wonderful. can't wait to hear more about it.
Oooh, one of my favoritist cities. Will be there for a few days next month and can't wait. Loved your description.
Thank for sharing!
Kirsten
This is my first visit to your site and I've fallen in love! I think I'll come sit by your fire from now on!
Linda
PS Today I've just left your blog open so the music will be playing while I do other tasks. Nice choices!
Ah, perfect moment!! I didn't really know Barbar as a child buy my elder son loves him. Glad to be home? x
Not home yet, Spud. Still enjoying time with family in Oregon. In fact, we're headed to the coast and maybe a whale watching tour. Leaving in about 10 minutes. Tell you more soon.
I loved reading this snippet from your journal. You have such a gift for noticing the little, sweet things!
Hi, Relyn! Great to catch up with you and your travels...sounds like you've had a great time away...And a new notebook--always a good thing! ;o) Happy Day!
I'm so excited to hear more about your excursion. Beautiful, as always.
Your words are worth a thousand pictures! I can imagine him presiding over his subjects, smiling happily to himself. So glad you had a great time.
xoxo
Hi~ Welcome Home!! Can't wait to hear about your adventures! I love the description and the dichotomy of it all!
I just love that...I see the picture...
I loved Babar! Thanks for the reminder. :) I can just see the image now.
Thanks for your visit and kind words and congratulations for my Son and his lovely lady.
Love you
Jeanne♥
So glad you are back..and what a photo of Babar you presented..even if unphotographable!
A photograph of the heart -- that's what I call those! It's great!
this just makes me smile to picture it.
What a sight, Relyn! It was like a little treat for you to see that. It makes me happy imagining that big footballer squeezed onto his balcony, happily drinking a coffee. Please keep writing these Unphotographables.
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