I've been studying my cover photo for a while now, and it seems to me that it is more than just a photo of what is there that can be seen, more than just three white rocks stacked on a beach. It contains an important question about the future, about what happens long after the photographer has gone. What will happen to our pile of stones when the tide comes in? Will it topple or has the architect built this structure at a safe distance?
I don't know what will happen to these words that I stack here on the sand. They may prove safely distant, or they may be swallowed up by a rush of self-doubt. They may be here for a season. They may lose their balance and be scattered by the shoreline, or be hidden away under shifting sands. Perhaps someday, the tides of life will reclaim them.
Or maybe that's just a bunch of poetic, romantic nonsense. After all, this is just a blog.
Ned I'm so naive. If my computer camera was hacked, they'd be staring at my open mouth as I can't seem to stay awake these days! hahaha Going to find some tape now ... just in case.
ßlυҽყҽʐ Covering the computer's camera is the first thing I do! I remember in the old days of Yahoo chat that there were always miscreants trying to hijack people's computer cameras and mics.
Interesting these little peeks into people's lifestyles. I love the "biggest window I can think of" comment, it's also very deep! I know people who also put tape over the computer's camera, kind of like a curtain over that window. As usual your poetry is always a pleasure to read.
Sumojo I like to look out the windows if it's snowing or if there's an interesting storm. Otherwise, sunshine is pretty boring and well, you can't see anything at night. But the peepers can. And as Beholden said, there's no weather on the internet, but it is the biggest window I can think of. Thanks for the compliment on the poem.
That would be my worst nightmare, Ned I hate not being able to see outside. We stayed in a hotel in India with no window in the room. I had a panic attack.
JACE Jul 17, 2025 at 12:19pm In response to "Confidence"
I find it's seldom worth my effort to respond. When I do respond, I try to be diplomatic (ha, a rather political response in itself) about it. That usually invites more comments that may not be as diplomatic. It's easier to leave.
After all, how can someone just not see my view is the right one?
I don't like confrontation, so I try to avoid anything political. I can't say I've never responded with a thumbs up, or whatever, but mostly, I don't want to know details or have anyone try to convince me either way. I just want us all to get along!
Recently, Beholden wrote about politics and the wisdom of avoiding them here. I agree with that, but not everyone does. Some members often mention politics - not in a piece of writing, but as an informal post in the newsfeed - and with such a casual air that it is obvious they expect universal agreement. I find that amazing.
I expend much effort to avoid responding and disrupting their confidence.
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