tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post2391292805971335678..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Mid-November musingsDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-43017264330291501962020-11-20T11:33:51.004-08:002020-11-20T11:33:51.004-08:00Dear DJan, your musings always quiet my soul. Than...Dear DJan, your musings always quiet my soul. Thank you for the tenderness that lies at the deep center of your being.<br /><br />In thinking of the salmons and the Wikipedia paragraph you posted, a book came to my mind--a book I read when I was a teen-ager and have since read several times. Always, it brings me to tears as I rejoice in all of nature. The book is "The Snow Goose" by Paul Gallico. It was published, I think, in the 1940s or 1950s. A slim book that I've always thought of as an exquisite gem.<br /><br />Another gem is "Platero and I" by Juan Ramon Jimenez.<br /><br />I'm so glad for you that the walking/hiking has continued and that you zoom with your friends. Oneness there. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-65534273333298347572020-11-18T20:50:48.618-08:002020-11-18T20:50:48.618-08:00The salmon story is sad to me. They struggle so ha...The salmon story is sad to me. They struggle so hard to go back and then they are too weak and they die. I read that in some places human interference on the rivers has made it impossible for the fish to go back. I am glad you walk with friends and get outside. When I go to my sister's for Thanksgiving, I will get outside more and will be with people for a few days. But we are not planning a big gathering this year. I enjoyed this post, as usual, Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-20934257506955873512020-11-16T11:49:12.367-08:002020-11-16T11:49:12.367-08:00There are salmon in the creek in front of my cabin...There are salmon in the creek in front of my cabin. We are close to the ocean in terms of driving, but not so close in terms of swimming upstream to a tiny creek in the mountains! I'm always so impressed when I see them. My third grade grandson is beginning a unit on the salmon life cycle. Very interesting. I'm learning a lot myself! <br /><br />I've watched the first episode of the new The Crown season. Love the series. Hope you have a good week.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-54413736352013021972020-11-16T09:35:48.047-08:002020-11-16T09:35:48.047-08:00Talk about going out at your peak! Salmon have to...Talk about going out at your peak! Salmon have to be in their best shape to make it there so I suppose that almost guarantees the strongest babies--LOL!<br /><br />I hope your jacket works well. Have a great week! :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23632056209259736742020-11-15T21:16:36.581-08:002020-11-15T21:16:36.581-08:00I watched a video of Governor Inslee's retunin...I watched a video of Governor Inslee's retuning us all to lockdown. Even though I completely expected it, in fact, I thought it would go further and close the schools too, it still depressed me. Will we ever get our lives back? And then I feel guilty because at least I'm still here when so many others have lost the battle with COVID, including my own brother.<br />I hope you have a great week and I'm so glad you have some diversions to relieve the loneliness of isolation.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-59019613079298140022020-11-15T18:02:44.304-08:002020-11-15T18:02:44.304-08:00It was a bonus to see salmon spawning on your walk...It was a bonus to see salmon spawning on your walk. we have to keep active in spite of covid. Have a great week.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-15296659771636677992020-11-15T14:27:03.266-08:002020-11-15T14:27:03.266-08:00Sadly, I couldn't see the video (operator erro...Sadly, I couldn't see the video (operator error, I'm sure!). You always bring us the most interesting facts!<br /><br />Attitude is a huge factor in everything we do. I've been trying to convince my husband of this of late. He is much more of an extrovert than I and I believe the isolation is beginning to get to him. Not that he is depressed, but some days are worse than others.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-32766602814186603842020-11-15T12:55:10.470-08:002020-11-15T12:55:10.470-08:00Been interested to see if this new wonder fabric l...Been interested to see if this new wonder fabric lives up to the hype. Glad you are testing it for us. <br />I have always found the salmon spawning to be so sad. They work so hard, fight huge obstacles only to die. However it seems to work for them. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-31630209391420277412020-11-15T12:43:12.358-08:002020-11-15T12:43:12.358-08:00The weather is beautiful today here in Texas... 67...The weather is beautiful today here in Texas... 67 F and sunny... kind of strange for mid November. But hey, I'll take it! And as for raincoats, I don't even own one. An umbrella on occasion will suffice. <br />I think we got to see the salmon run in Scotland a while back. It was interesting. And we plan to watch the new season of The Crown also. <br />Like your last quote also. I have always believed that it isn't what happens, but how we handle it that matters.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10119758198958078842020-11-15T12:41:56.248-08:002020-11-15T12:41:56.248-08:00I have seen the salmon running to spawn at the loc...I have seen the salmon running to spawn at the locks in Seattle, jumping the fish ladders, and in the Cedar River in Renton, and in Alaska. It's always fascinating.<br />One my Gortex loses it's rain resistance, I spray it with Scotchguard. That works for a while. It will be interesting to see if this new fabric resists rain longer. Only plastic keeps the rain out forever, but it's not breathable you I get as wet with sweat inside as the rain would make me outside.<br />My days of hiking five miles are over, but I can still enjoy yours. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-28128819585802251022020-11-15T11:42:21.047-08:002020-11-15T11:42:21.047-08:00We saw the salmon run n Newfoundland a few times. ...We saw the salmon run n Newfoundland a few times. The Atlantic salmon go back out to sea after spawning in the home streams inland. They jump rapids and swim upstream which are incredible to see. Amazing fish. So tasty too.<br />Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80528284496273825102020-11-15T11:08:26.031-08:002020-11-15T11:08:26.031-08:00Although I understand our governor's actions c...Although I understand our governor's actions completely, I went into a bit of a depression over our upcoming 4 week partial lock down. Like you, I'm considered elderly so I've been working at staying safe(no restaurants, no indoor gatherings) but it's definitely done a number on my joie de vivre. Glad you got out and exercised. I need to look at that jacket since I walk/run in most any weather. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-64065386065852475212020-11-15T10:48:12.972-08:002020-11-15T10:48:12.972-08:00Have a fun day! It is always good to hear what is ...Have a fun day! It is always good to hear what is happening with you. I have a rain coat that I hardly ever use...and a bunch of those plastic ponchos:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-14088558670256133212020-11-15T09:47:48.041-08:002020-11-15T09:47:48.041-08:00DJan, your Sunday columns always put me in an intr...DJan, your Sunday columns always put me in an introspective mood. I’ve actually been reminded of you all morning, Fall finally arrived here in Pittsburgh overnight. It looks a lot like the pictures you share of your Pacific Northwest.<br /><br />I enjoyed that video with the salmon too, it must be really amazing to see it in person. While most of us know of their journey home, I didn’t realize it was their final one. <br /><br />Anyway, I know you’re not doing them to impress anyone, but these walks of yours... my feet started aching just reading about your 5 mile journey! Well, you’re certainly taking good advantage of your place on the map—and I hope you enjoy The Crown, I’m on my 5th episode of Queen’s Gambit. Netflix does period shows very well. Thank you for your musings, and I sure hope your week ahead is friend-filled and a happy one :-) <br />ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41275684048357934922020-11-15T09:06:04.547-08:002020-11-15T09:06:04.547-08:00What an amazing video. And how sad that they make...What an amazing video. And how sad that they make this arduous journey only once.<br />I look forward to your Sunday posts, and you never disappoint. You give me things to think about always.<br />I am so glad that you have found a multitude of ways to cope during the pandemic which are so very right for you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91509222229731120702020-11-15T07:57:54.572-08:002020-11-15T07:57:54.572-08:00We will definitely watch The Crown, but we might r...We will definitely watch The Crown, but we might rewatch season 3 first. I liked season 3 even more than the first two, I think because it occurred during my lifetime and I could relate to many of the events. I expect that season 4 will be quite relatable. Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-86325057729757800362020-11-15T07:48:02.654-08:002020-11-15T07:48:02.654-08:00That video of the salmon was interesting. I love t...That video of the salmon was interesting. I love that last quote in your post. Focus on your attitude, nothing else.gigi-hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518815613680634578noreply@blogger.com