Journal entry by Joanne Negstad — May 19, 2018
Do you remember that old conundrum "If a tree falls in the forest but there is no one there to hear it, does it cause a sound?" This could lead to a lengthy discussion of the nature of sound. For example, is sound the vibrations caused by a tree falling, or, is it what happens in the hearing mechanism of the hearer? Whatever....
This bit of trivia reflection came to me as I observed a spectacular sunset. The golden sunset shown below a dark bank of clouds. We settled on the 15th floor, downtown Minneapolis, because this prairie boy needed a vista to avoid claustrophobia. Situated on the peninsular end of the building we get almost a 300 degree radius in our view. Beautiful sunsets are part of the deal.
Tonight, looking out the sliding glass doors to the balcony, I witnessed nature's show. But, I was alone. Could I enjoy the view without someone with whom to share it? When "a tree falls...?" OK, perhaps I'm over thinking this. Of course I enjoyed the view while at the same time it reminded me of absence. That, I suspect, is my future.
Blessings,
Al
This bit of trivia reflection came to me as I observed a spectacular sunset. The golden sunset shown below a dark bank of clouds. We settled on the 15th floor, downtown Minneapolis, because this prairie boy needed a vista to avoid claustrophobia. Situated on the peninsular end of the building we get almost a 300 degree radius in our view. Beautiful sunsets are part of the deal.
Tonight, looking out the sliding glass doors to the balcony, I witnessed nature's show. But, I was alone. Could I enjoy the view without someone with whom to share it? When "a tree falls...?" OK, perhaps I'm over thinking this. Of course I enjoyed the view while at the same time it reminded me of absence. That, I suspect, is my future.
Blessings,
Al
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