Sometimes as I’m moving around in my day, an image gets stuck in my head that I can’t shake. Sometimes it conjures up a memory, a feeling, or provides an impulse to do something. Often, though, I just see something that I want to capture in my mind for no particular reason-it just speaks to me. I’d like to offer these images up for ‘thought contributions’-as a way to generate a community of ideas together.
This week’s Friday Photo was taken a few months ago, on a special ‘girl’s weekend’ road trip I take every year with four of my most favorite women. Each of them brings different gifts to my life: humor, wisdom, insightfulness, and compassion. I haven’t seen these ladies at all this summer, and I guess I’m missing them! I know that like this lighthouse, they are shining beacons of friendship in my life.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this ‘Beacons’ photo- please leave me a comment!
What image do your friends bring to mind? What gifts do they give to you?
Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Jennifer is a Google Certified Educator, Hyperdoc fanatic, and a voracious reader. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe, and grab free copies of her teaching and parenting resources.
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August 16, 2011That is so beautiful! What an incredible photo, and a great post. Thanks for sharing!
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Crystal
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bigguysmama
August 15, 2011My mom would love that photo. I think I have different things that bring up memories: a song, a thought, a smell, etc. When I think of my friends I think of coffee, sitting around a kitchen table, missing them. Our lives are so busy we rarely have time to connect. =(
~Mimi from last Monday’s Meaningful Monday
mamawolfe
August 13, 2011Thank you for the comments, Handy Housemom and OC Mommy! I’m glad you enjoyed the Friday Photo this week!
Caffeinated OC Mommy
August 12, 2011Oh Darling, I just adore your insight… and the photo? Breathtaking! Thanks for making me smile… Cups Up! xoxo
Handy Housemom
August 12, 2011I too am a very visual person and images definitely make a long lasting memory to me. I really love a light house in general (we live on the east coast… There are a couplnaif lighthouses near us). But I like the way it looks the lighthouse is ‘shooting’ out it’s light… Great picture!!
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