600 shadows and rain

Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

it's raining like crazy here today. the kids are home from school for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. it's pretty calm here. we elected to stay indoors with so much rain falling down. it feels silly to hide from the rain. we so seldom see the rain it feels like we should be out in the midst of the downpour celebrating it with wild puddle dancing. but the wind is blowing and it is all gray. so we're inside for the duration.

my computer is still not working (although, shhh, it is working Right Now. let's not tell it that we realize it isn't bombing. this is the longest it has stayed on since last week. prior to this moment it wouldn't even get past the start-up window). computer repair person is expected some time tomorrow during a four hour window. i cannot wait to have a computer that zips along smoothly. fingers crossed that it can be forced into submission.

the boys have been playing video games and drawing in this awesome book. i highly recommend these squiggles books if you have kids. i recommend them even more if you are going on a car trip. they're a little big for the airplane but if your kids love them as much as mine do, you will want to make room for them. they are so much fun that my husband and i have to draw in them as well. use the search inside feature at amazon to see some of the fun.

hard for me to believe but this is my 600th post. i can't say that this one is especially memorable. not even much to look at. i'm concerned that if i open too many programs the computer will shut down. but, i'll take the risk and leave you with some funny photos of faelan from last week. it was his first time to be in the back yard when the sprinklers came on. i was surprised by his boldness based on his terror of so many innocuous things. he's a funny little dog who really is not little at all any more.

 

 

   

and, before i go, i'm curious how you interpret the MLK quote above? what do you think he means? xo-k

Comments

[Tamerie Shriver]

I can't say that I really understand the quote. I've repeated it over and over and still haven't a clue. I'll think some more on it and maybe the true meaning will come. You never know!

Love the pictures of Faelan with sprinkler. How does he like the rain? We are getting drenched here, as well. We do need it, so it's hard to complain. I'm with you on staying inside.

Here's hoping your computer fixed itself! Wouldn't that be nice?

Hugs,
Tamerie

[Mija]

When I first read the quote, it seemed to mean that we do not see all... there is a bigger picture, a greater force at work, a presence we may not always sense. But in reading it again, it seems to be speaking of history, our past, the people and events that have shaped our present experience. A reference to cause and effect. What we see and experience today is but a shadow cast of the choices and paths of our ancestors, most of which we never knew.

Love the pics of Faelan eating the sprinkler spray! He's getting bigger! Guess what, we got a new kitty. She's eight months old and her name is Pearl. She's a sweetie!

BIG LOVE XOX Mi

[Tom]

I take it to mean that nothing ever just "is". All of life has a precursor, in one way or another. Life continually forms from what came before.