“No wise fish would go anywhere without a porpoise.” “Wouldn’t it, really?” said Alice, in a tone of great surprise. “Of course not,” said the Mock Turtle. “Why, if a fish came to me, and told me he was going on a journey, I should say ‘With what porpoise?”
— Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland
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I want to take a moment to be thankful. Bonnie and I have been very fortunate in an overall dreadful past year. We’ve commented on that fact in our conversations numerous times and for a variety of reasons. We are humbled by it, and sometimes there is a certain amount of guilt when so many are suffering and facing hardships. Perhaps in our journeys, we’ve picked up a “guardian porpoise,” which has been an insider quip between Bonnie and me for years, hence the quote.
However, life tends to throw curves, and we never know what tomorrow may bring. But for today, we are genuinely thankful.
And thank-you Porpoise. :-)
That is good to hear, my friend! I also feel much gratitude for this past year in spite of all that has happened. My world has not been shattered as some and in many ways has been a big leap in spiritual growth, introspection, my photography, my writing, my time in nature and I can still find toilet paper and Dove’s chocolates.
Awesome photo!!!!
Yes, toilet paper, another thing to be thankful for, and it’s Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for us! :-)
Thanks.
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? I knew you two were really wise people!
I’ve seen a couple of references from Monte about Dove chocolates. I think we have some insight into his kryptonite there. :-)
Yeah, if we want to set a Monte trap we know what to bait it with, don’t we! ;-)
My wife and I just had the very same conversation a couple of nights ago, but just read your post now. The fact we haven’t been impacted by the shutdowns here in employment or having health care taken away, that we have a roof over our head, food to eat. We have our health issues, but we manage and both have overcome some fairly serious conditions, where many do not. We even discussed the guilt feelings at times – which are countered with feelings of knowing some of it is due to hard work, schooling, but also just being fortunate which many people are not. It can be a lot to try to wrap your head around. And I think you hit on the key – just be thankful and appreciate what you do have.
Mark, it seems many of us are traveling parallel emotional paths through this pandemic. I can’t help thinking that for the 400K+ that have lost their lives to COVID-19 there’s two to four times that number of family and friends who’ve also had their lives forever altered or destroyed. I just know we, Bonnie and I, have been very fortunate. Thanks for sharing your similar thoughts and feelings.
Katherine and I remind each other often that though this year has been horrid in many ways we’ve been so incredibly fortunate to have health, family, and friends to ease whatever difficulties we’ve encountered. Limited travel and no dinners with friends have had the most impact on our mental states but here we are win 2021 and optimistic once again! Stay well, Earl
Thanks, Joe. There are certainly positive signs for 2021 and Bonnie and I try to remember that during down mental moments. Our best to Katherine and you. Be well also.