Wonderful essay Sydney and an excellent reminder of the importance of timing. I love how you connect that with the Alewives and sea-run fish. I had never heard that term before and like the analogy of waiting and timing with nothing assured of the next moment.
Thanks so much, Neil! Although I was familiar with salmon runs from living in the PNW, sea-run fish was a new term to me here in Maine, too - we have Rainbow Smelt and Alewife runs in our local area. Fascinating stuff with loads of history.
I learn so much from you. Like Neil I had never heard that term “sea-run fish.” I do love a good vocab term. Lovely thoughts on the benefits of waiting for the right time too. And of course, the images are gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Laura! Same, I am such a vocab nerd 🤣 I'm so happy to share the little things I discover - the world is so big, if we each just share our own little corner, we can learn an awful lot!💕
Sydney, you have no idea just how timely this is for me right now as I'm facing a two month gap for some important personal information to arrive. Thanks a million! And your photography is beautiful, as always! It's always time to enjoy the play of light on water...
Maine has such wild water—I just discovered there are 8 spots with reversing falls; the one in Pembroke is sorta in your neck of the woods. Such a fascinating phenomenon!
It really is incredible. The reversing falls in Pembroke is one of our favorite visits! There's a nice beach there, as well, and my son found so many cool fossils.💕
Wonderful essay Sydney and an excellent reminder of the importance of timing. I love how you connect that with the Alewives and sea-run fish. I had never heard that term before and like the analogy of waiting and timing with nothing assured of the next moment.
Thanks so much, Neil! Although I was familiar with salmon runs from living in the PNW, sea-run fish was a new term to me here in Maine, too - we have Rainbow Smelt and Alewife runs in our local area. Fascinating stuff with loads of history.
Nicely done, Sydney! And the gorgeous wave pictures would have been nice for my recent wave essay haha.
I'm presently writing an essay about how I got my bachelor's degree at 52. I guess I was waiting in the pool for a while!!
Thanks, Don! Just waiting for the tide to rise 🤣
I learn so much from you. Like Neil I had never heard that term “sea-run fish.” I do love a good vocab term. Lovely thoughts on the benefits of waiting for the right time too. And of course, the images are gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Laura! Same, I am such a vocab nerd 🤣 I'm so happy to share the little things I discover - the world is so big, if we each just share our own little corner, we can learn an awful lot!💕
You have a gift for words.
"place where the river dives down a rocky cliff."
"Perhaps there is no way out, no next leap."
"We’ve all got lots of things to do. But sometimes, waiting is the thing." Nice ending
And your water photos are celestial.
Thank you so much, Diane, that means so much to me! Glad to have connected with you here :) 💕
Sydney, you have no idea just how timely this is for me right now as I'm facing a two month gap for some important personal information to arrive. Thanks a million! And your photography is beautiful, as always! It's always time to enjoy the play of light on water...
I am so happy to hear that, Christine! Wishing you peace in your waiting, and lots of light on all your nearby waters in the meantime :) ...💕
Maine has such wild water—I just discovered there are 8 spots with reversing falls; the one in Pembroke is sorta in your neck of the woods. Such a fascinating phenomenon!
It really is incredible. The reversing falls in Pembroke is one of our favorite visits! There's a nice beach there, as well, and my son found so many cool fossils.💕
What perfect timing this was for my soul. Thank you for sharing, Sydney <3
I'm so happy to hear that, Victoria! Timing is everything 💕
So soothing to my often impatient mind 🙏needed to hear this today. Thank you Sydney 🤍✨
Yay, Grace, so glad to have connected with you on this! 💕