This scene in the John F. Kennedy Arboretum in Co. Wexford this afternoon unlocked my door into November and the remainder of this year. It was a calm and peaceful unlocking.
Who knows what lies ahead? Who wants to know?
But, I guess we all have hopes. Mine relate to health, happiness and peace at both a personal and a WORLDWIDE level.
I’d like to feel that the wooden seat will be a place where people will stop awhile and draw breath. I’d also like it to be a seat where the lonely find companionship; enemies see paths to peaceful resolutions; lovers grow in trust; friends support each other; strangers exchange smiles; artists find inspiration; and each moment spent there is truly treasured.
May November bring you health, hope and happiness and a sense of connection to the magic of nature.
SOCIAL BRIDGE ~ Jean Tubridy connecting with you from Ireland 
May November bring you health, hope and happiness and a sense of connection to the magic of nature too Jean. What a beautfiul photo…the autumn? colours are so inspiring…I want to rush into my study and rummage around the cupboard for my paints:)
Glad you like it. Go on, rush in and find those paints!
Absolutely love this! What a beautiful way to bring in November.
Many thanks, Lennon. Delighted it resonated with you.
Beautiful Jean. Very Peaceful and attractive.
Thanks Paul. Glad you like it. Happy November to you, my friend!
Thank you Jean that is lovely I hope November brings the same to you!
My pleasure, Willow. I know this November will be tough for you but I hope you know that there is lots of colour waiting for you and supportive shoulders on that seat!
God Bless you Jean! ❤
You too, Willow.
Beautiful
Many thanks, Joseph.
Very pretty, and I can see why it would be a special place to sit and meditate. For that special reason we have a cemetary which is a stone throw from where we live. We took our grandaughter there for a walk which made an impression on her, as months later she said ..” Can we take a walk in the quiet place”..out of the mouths of babes..Your park is a wonderful tribute to President Kennedy.
Joni, that’s wonderful about your grand daughter appreciating quiet places at a very young age.
Yes the John F. Kennedy Arboretum is pretty spectacular. It’s just a couple of miles from the ‘Kennedy Homestead’ and it’s quite remarkable to see the place from which the Kennedy’s set sail many years ago.JFK certainly holds a special place in many Irish hearts.
Beautiful thoughts for what lies ahead for all of us Jean. Love the photo too!!
Thanks Val. Hope November is kind to you.
My favorite time of year!
I’d say you’re in the minority, Suz. I sometimes think, though that Thanksgiving changes the face of November for people in America. I wonder if I’m right about this?
Probably so that most people prefer spring. It is just that to me, there is a “filter” in the air/sunlight in fall that is not there any other time, and the weather then is just ideal to me, as are the fall colors. I get a feeling then like no other season. I am really not a Thanksgiving or Christmas kind of person for the most part–or any holiday actually–so I don’t really know about the role of Thanksgiving.
That’s really interesting about the ‘filter.’ (I join you in not being a ‘big occasion’ type. It dusgusts me that shops here have Christmas stuff out already!)
A wonderful photo and lovely positive thoughts. Wishing you a peaceful and creative November.
Sarah, thanks very much and I hope you have a great November.
Beautiful picture, Jean! Thank you for the good wishes, may your November be full of harmony and love.
Thanks for your lovely words, Dana.
I really love the serenity in this image… it feels as if I’m there just by looking at your image. Beautifully written words too (as usual). You always seem to find the right words. Thanks for the good wishes, Jean and I wish you a fabulous November.
Thanks so much, Malin. Wishing you a serene November.
Absolutely lovely post, Jean 🙂 ♥ ❤
Glad you like it. Happy Novembering!
Happy Novembering to you, Jean! … happy there’s no snow (yet) around here! 🙂 ♥ ❤
Beautiful words. Beautiful image.
Thanks so much, Elen. Have a great weekend.