March 5, 2009

tripping lightly

"Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life."

Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time.

Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.



To be awake is to be alive.

I have the wonderlust in my heart without the funds to support my drifting spirit. There is nothing better to me than to climb in my jeep and drive until I feel like stopping. Maybe reading a book under that tree. I like the solitude of traveling alone but have found good companionship also adds to the pleasure of the trip. Doing local things, eating local food and moving to the next place to repeat this again and again.
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    these are beautiful. i have not worked on our dip yet, maybe we can post the second one from last week on saturday. i have a few projects i am working on and the dh is on a new shift. it is so hard to get used to changes. =]

    xoxo

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  2. CharMarch 5, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    sounds like a good plan!! I have been playing a lot this week...trying to get a photo groove back.

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  3. spread your wingsMarch 5, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    i love these photos. the colors are just so spring-like and fresh. great old suitcases.
    i think T and I are going to take a few little photo adventure road trips this weekend.

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  4. Cedar ...March 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    That last photo is an amazing closeup. Wow!

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  5. KurtMarch 5, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    That's probably the coolest hat that was ever invented. I love the first picture. It's like a flapper packing her bags for a trip to NYC or something in 1922.

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  6. We Blog ArtistsMarch 5, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Such amazing photos...you're truly talented Char!
    Oh, I have many days where I would love to drive and drive...but then I remember my lovely family and commitments and and and...

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  7. CharMarch 5, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    @ Kurt - that was exactly what I was going for. Now, you just need to write the story. I can't - I've torn up several drafts.


    @ Blog Artists - I know, right? Dang responsibilities....they are a drag.

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  8. CharMarch 5, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    @ L - ohhh, that sounds perfect, a girl's trip is always the best cure.

    @ Cedar - thank you!

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  9. Jill of All TradesMarch 5, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Oh how beautiful. I just LOVE the first one tooooo much.

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  10. MariaMarch 5, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    that sounds like a dream day, maybe I'll try that one of these years :)

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  11. Country GirlMarch 5, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    This is a beautiful post, with its slightly dusky photos and the old-fashioned feel. I love the first photo! It made me stop. And the last is just beautiful.

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  12. bethMarch 5, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    omg....those suitcase photos are the BEST !!!

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  13. VioletSkyMarch 5, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Oh, I feel so nostalgic now.
    love the suitcases - looks ready for romantic escape.

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  14. Jenny GMarch 5, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    I am speechless over these pics, to pick a fav is inpossible, I am simply in love with all of them!!!

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  15. Wayfaring WandererMarch 5, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    WOW!!! Such wonderful styling.....I am feeling the urge, too!

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  16. drollgirlMarch 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    that sounds like so much fun, and you take such amazing pictures. i hope you are able to go on these adventures often!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    i love these images! the travel bug is always causing the itch for a photographer :)

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  18. ~DokterKennyMarch 6, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    I too have the Wanderlust, and thus my season of travel commences. First stop Tempe, Az

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  19. SusanMarch 6, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Who needs words when one can have beautiful pictures? You're ba-ack! :)

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  20. Learning Spanish at 41March 6, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Really like that quote--thanks!

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  21. CassaundraMarch 6, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    beautiful reflection.

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  22. Fifi FlowersMarch 6, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    OH MY... that is FASHIONABLE luggage for sure! Is that actually your luggage... I ADORE it and that first photo is GRAND and it has been stolen!
    ENJOY your day... I hope you will be packing that luggage with beach attire and head off to a getaway with me tomorrow!
    Fifi

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  23. MaryMarch 6, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Oh, how wonderful! I love your vintage luggage, and these photos are amazing. And yes, the thought of just getting in the car and driving is very seductive to me, especially when I tend to hide in the house all day during the winter months... :)

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  24. bethMarch 6, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    I need your email....so I can tell you that "I don't feel like dancin" is already on my ipod and it's one of my favorites to "get down with".....you made me laugh with the suggestion because my kids think I'm crazy that I have that song on my playlist !!

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  25. CharMarch 6, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    thanks y'all - I had such a good time, both in the photography and in the editing. The extra special part is now I have gorgeous flowers for my vase...and an adorable hat that you all may see again.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Char! So pretty!!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)

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  27. AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    You and me babe, the wonderlust without the funds, lol. I would so jump in that jeep with you if I could.
    You know how much I adore these photos don't you? No, well I do. So very, very, very much.

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  28. CharMarch 7, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Wouldn't it be fun Andie?? just to go?

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  29. e.o.w.March 9, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Wow. I love love love these! And agree with you on the power of wandering... are we not but pilgrims here, bending our souls forever toward Light?

    And 'bout that Etsy shop, I'd hang these on my wall...

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  30. Relyn LawsonMarch 12, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    I gasped as I scrolled down to these images. Gasped.

    Amazing.

    Where, or where is that wonderful quote from?

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.

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