Well said. I believe 'home' is a state of mind. I have travelled so much in my life that I don't belong anywhere, but rather can set my suitcase down anywhere and feel at home. A couple of favourites on the wall. A couple of old books in a bookcase, or milk crate. Wake up and be ready to be inspired. That's home.
Thanks Søren - for me, it depends on the vibe I get from where I set my bag down. But generally, when travelling, I feel pretty comfortable most places.
You have written this series so beautifully Lynn, so much of what you describe I can, or at least have related to in the past... I especially loved " I love arriving too: the slow process of getting to know a place, of learning its contours, its people, its silences." That has always been one of my deepest enjoyments, the getting to know a new place, even if only for a short time... so well put!
I hope you didn't suffer too much damage last weekend? X
I left on a plane just before the storm really hit. I had just boarded when my husband texted to say the power had gone off. It was off a couple of days. I don’t think we suffered any physical damage.
Agreed and well stated. I have never had the desire to have a permanent home. My home is the planet and I feel more at home in other places sometimes than I do in my own house.
Although most of my travel these days is by camper trailer, I completely relate to how being in motion heightens awareness. I love the rhythm of setting up camp in nature, exploring the surrounding area to get to know it, and then moving on to the next destination, each offering its own rewards.
Interesting thoughts on home from your perspective Lynn. As a photographer being in the present moment when I'm making an image brings a sense of home to me.
In light of your essay, I thought you may enjoy being reminded of a Graham Greene quote:
'Take me to new place for a day and I can write a novel, for a week, a short story, for a year, a postcard.' Yes, there is a creative energy bestowed upon fresh eyes.
Well said. I believe 'home' is a state of mind. I have travelled so much in my life that I don't belong anywhere, but rather can set my suitcase down anywhere and feel at home. A couple of favourites on the wall. A couple of old books in a bookcase, or milk crate. Wake up and be ready to be inspired. That's home.
Thanks Søren - for me, it depends on the vibe I get from where I set my bag down. But generally, when travelling, I feel pretty comfortable most places.
Me too!
You have written this series so beautifully Lynn, so much of what you describe I can, or at least have related to in the past... I especially loved " I love arriving too: the slow process of getting to know a place, of learning its contours, its people, its silences." That has always been one of my deepest enjoyments, the getting to know a new place, even if only for a short time... so well put!
I hope you didn't suffer too much damage last weekend? X
Thanks Susie.
I left on a plane just before the storm really hit. I had just boarded when my husband texted to say the power had gone off. It was off a couple of days. I don’t think we suffered any physical damage.
I've always preferred 'Away, Sweet Away' instead of 'Home, Sweet Home'. :-)
I’ll subscribe to that, lol
Lynn, I am so enjoying this series from you. Thank you!
Thanks Pamela 🙏🏻
Agreed and well stated. I have never had the desire to have a permanent home. My home is the planet and I feel more at home in other places sometimes than I do in my own house.
Yes, that’s sometimes how I feel too.
Although most of my travel these days is by camper trailer, I completely relate to how being in motion heightens awareness. I love the rhythm of setting up camp in nature, exploring the surrounding area to get to know it, and then moving on to the next destination, each offering its own rewards.
Yes, there’s a specialness to being in a rhythm with nature.
Interesting thoughts on home from your perspective Lynn. As a photographer being in the present moment when I'm making an image brings a sense of home to me.
Thanks Lin. Photography in the moment is all encompassing so grounds me wherever I am when doing it.
In light of your essay, I thought you may enjoy being reminded of a Graham Greene quote:
'Take me to new place for a day and I can write a novel, for a week, a short story, for a year, a postcard.' Yes, there is a creative energy bestowed upon fresh eyes.
Thanks Candi - I don’t think I know the quote so good to be introduced to it 🙏🏻