The Possible Time Traveler

My lack of posting lately is due entirely to the wonders of modern technology.

Specifically: my new iPod Touch!

I finally purchased this wonderful gadget a few days ago and I love it! I have been listening to a lot of podcasts and that is where I heard about the photo below. Does anyone seem out of place to you?

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The photo is from a museum gallery and is about as authentic as they come. The speculation is that the out-of-place fellow is wearing clothes so era-inappropriate that perhaps he just may be a time traveler caught on film. This is very much the kind of craziness that I love! I don’t care if it’s ridiculous or not, I just love contemplating the possibility. I love that there is enough ambiguity to the photo that it’s even worth contemplating.

Your thoughts? I’m most curious…

An Early Gypsy Friday

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I have not abandoned Gypsy Fridays, but I suddenly can’t wait until Friday to do a gypsy post. I have had these images lovingly set aside for months now and I’m very happy to finally post them.  I love the above photo fiercely. I could look at it all day. There is something heroic about that gypsy woman that makes my heart sing. I wonder what kind of a woman she was? She seems like someone who could discover a little bit of  joy in everything, even the in the hardest of times.

I doubt the little ladies in the image above are gypsies, but I would like to think that they see the absolute wonder in that beautiful wagon they are posing with. The workmanship is extraordinary. I can’t wait to have wagon of my own to write and dream in. I always imagine having a wagon anchored in my backyard to serve as a creative studio.

(For when I’m not off traveling of course! )

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Weekend

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It has been raining constantly. It’s beginning to feel like it’s been forever. Of course, it’s also what makes the Pacific Northwest so unbelievably green. On those precious days when the sun does come out it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Hopefully we will see more of that ahead. I’m afraid the summer might skip us altogether…

Thank you for your feedback on my last post. Going forward I plan to reply to your comments here in the comments section. I will, of course, still be visiting and commenting at your blogs as well.

Here are a few photos I took a few weeks ago while experimenting with my little camera. I’m trying to get in the habit of doing this more often. It’s so much fun and I’m learning so much whenever I take the time.

I hope you have a lovely weekend!

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Gypsy Flight

I curated my first treasury!

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Like a Ghost

I’ve been very busy and working overtime this week so I can get off early on Friday for my birthday. I may be a little scarce for a bit, but I will be back soon! I hope you are all having a lovely week!

I’m a little obsessed with Etsy’s Treasury East. Isn’t this one beautiful?

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Recreating the Past

I recently discovered Poladroid, the little desktop Polaroid camera that  will convert any photo you wish into a nostalgic memory-that-never-was. How did it take me so long to discover this??? I know those of you with iPhones can do this rather easily and I suspect photoshop does this too, buuuut… none of them make the cool Polaroid sound effect and are free to download! Quite a bit of what I converted mostly served as a reminder as to why digital cameras have taken over, but here are a few that I rather liked. Enjoy!

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Gypsy Friday the First

I have wanted to do a regular gypsy-related series of posts for a while now and I have decided that they will be the occasional “Gypsy Fridays”. I hope you enjoy it. All of these stir something deep inside of me and I wish I could join some of these campfires for an evening or two…

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In the Garden

I am not much of a gardener myself so I am particularly grateful for those who are.  There is a beautiful park filled with wonderfully kept gardens very near to where we live. Despite the swift approach of fall and chillier days, the gardens are still in brilliant full bloom. This past weekend I went there two days in a row.

{photos credits due to Aaron!}

Restless

I am currently reading Frances Mayes A Year in the World. How I wish I was traveling right now! I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to take some amazing backpacking trips throughout Europe and they have been some of the happiest times of my life. I can’t wait to travel again. Today I would like to be in Spain!

How about you? Do you have any exciting trips planned this summer?

For the Love of Books

I found these amazing pictures at the hilarious and provocatively titled post Red Hot and Filthy Library Smut. I had the supreme privilege to visit the library in the first photo. As I stepped through the entrance I literally froze in wonder. I may have stood there all day if the pesky tourists behind me hadn’t tapped my shoulder and grumpily informed me I was blocking the line…

This next one makes me wonder if these poor books are being held in a fabulous prison?