I got home late last night and promptly tucked my weary head into bed. Travel doesn't agree with me. I'm a very comfortable flyer, but I don't enjoy being away from home and off my routine.
So coming home and waking up with a kindergartner's head resting on my shoulder was a very grounding experience for me. The early-morning patter that echoed through the house as we all got ready for work and school was music to my ears. I'm sure I'll view the morning routine less poetically next week, but being away for a bit sure does heighten one's appreciation of these little things.
I think today's picture is a cool one. I was lucky to have a brief while to walk around Boston's Back Bay and downtown core around the Prudential building. This one's taken from an alley behind the Sheraton, and includes both buildings in stark, geometric relief. Who says modern architecture is uniformly boring?
There's no place like home. :o)We'll have to get you a pair of ruby slippers Carmi!! Isn't it funny how the most boring and mundane things, like making the kids lunch, or feeding the dog, can be the most comforting and grounding experiences. We humans are creatures of habit, as much as we try to deny it. :o)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. I'm looking forward for my time away from routine next weekend.
ReplyDeleteInteresting picture . And I am happy to hear that you are happy :D Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe photo is a study in geometry, Carmi, and a good one. Glad you are back home safely! Michele sent me this time.
ReplyDeleteBoring? Boring? Bah! It creates a landscape like none other, and your picture proves it. Beautfiful - I can't pull my eyes away from it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're home safely!
Welcome home! What a neat picture.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Michele sent me. Great picture; so stark it's almost a drawing.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you again. Glad you got home safe. You won't catch me on one of those things!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carmi - Your children are so lucky to have such a loving Dad!
ReplyDeleteMichele sent me, but I would have stopped by anyway!
Carmi, I hope you are enjoying your weekend at home with the children and Morah Mommy. We are having thunderstorms at present, and we need rain so badly that I will not fuss about them, but I'll probably have to turn off the computer very soon.
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Hi Carmi - Michele sent me.
ReplyDeleteNice pic, very interesting composition.
Great image. I seem to be the opposite of you though, I love traveling. I do that much better than the same ol same ol of being home. Oh that I could have a job that required a great deal of travel....
ReplyDeleteMichele sent me. Have a great weekend.
Welcome back home!
ReplyDeleteModernist architecture boring? No way! As with any other style/period, there's both good and bad. I decided to go to architecture school while living in Boston, which has more wonderful architecture than do most American cities.
ReplyDeleteThat photo looks a little familiar. I remember my visit to Boston one thing I noticed was the somewhat jarring contrast in traditional and modern architecture.
ReplyDeleteHey Carmi! I love that picture. I'm into skyscrapers! Hope you are having a good weekend. Michele sent me this time. How cool is that?
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Gee I've been here a lot this weekend! Here via Michele's though you are on my daily visit list!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great Saturday.
Home is where the heart is.
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I rarely get to travel without my posse of 2 kids and husband, but in August I was away for Two! Whole! Nights! I called them about every 5 minutes. And seeing them run out yelling "mommy mommy" when the car drove up was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteglad you got home safe. pretty cool picture during your walkabout too. here via michele. and thanks for the visit earlier. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pic! I love the lines!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet way to wake up and feel like you are really home. Awww.
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