8.20.2010

wild west

we took a circular path. he went one way, I went the other

bushes and trees framing the moon

aromatic plants replacing summer flowers.
spicy. hints of autumn. the wild west.

an early American folksong keeping pace in my head:

"Snake baked a hoecake
And sent the frog to watch it.
The frog fell a dozin'
The lizard came and took it.
Bring back my hoecake you long tailed nanny-o"



... back on the path
we closed the circle
and made a plan for dinner.

.......

still here
xo

16 comments:

Denise | Chez Danisse said...

Nice hike idea. Nice folk song too.

sophie munns said...

When is the book coming out Janis?
Reading this makes me think how astonishingly beautiful a book with your take on the world would be!
S xox

blue china studio happy said...

I like your take on the Wild West Janis. Love the folk song lyrics!

Have good weekend.

Bree said...

oh my.

what a beauti!
and to walk there alone, but knowing that he is not far away..

...

to good

Bichos da Matos said...

Beautiful walk! I have to go to California one day too;) xo!

et lille oejeblik - a little moment said...

beautiful walk! love to look far into the horizon. and then to plan dinner... sounds like a good day :)

Francesca said...

Beautiful post. Closing the circle and planning a meal together is a perfect way to end a walk in the wild west. I'm noticing hints of fall too, but I'm ignoring them because they make me sad.

natsumi said...

Lovely post! It's a great a place to take a walk... peaceful and relaxing...
Have a great weekend!!

Jennifer said...

Breathtaking.
&
What a funny little song!

;) said...

I want to be lost in your photos ! I mentally do the walk with you... It's beautiful and peaceful !

Thanks Janis

Mlle Paradis said...

oh i was just thinking i'm due for this kind of california experience again. deep breaths!

RosaMarĂ­a said...

fantastic! i wish do that walk with you :)
big hugs Janis!

Palmer and Co said...

I'm loving these walks you're taking!

Lollipop said...

this is such a lovely post...
You're in my thoughts.
xxx

Sanne said...

I love everything about this post! beautiful words with the beautiful photographs.

isabelle said...

this last photo takes my breath away....