My old friend Vernon on Anegada told me that in Bermuda, where he came from, they called these cirrus clouds Mare’s Tails. Although with his Bermudian English, still hanging on after more than 80 years, it took me a while to figure out what he was saying — the way he pronounced it sounded like “Marstels”. I seem to recall him telling me that they were a portent of a change in the weather. These are a beautiful example in the unique and magical blue of a New Mexico sky.
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.
Quote of the day: “I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that.” — Lauren Bacall
Daily gratitudes:
That my voice sounds like Lauren Bacall when I get a cold
The ambulance drivers singing “Happy Birthday” to some unseen party over their loudspeaker
Hot air balloons in the morning
Pumpkin flowers
Old movies when I’m exhausted
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August 13, 2014 at 7:27 pm
wintaassefa
Regarding Lauren’s quote, sometimes, the misery and tragedy someone endured ceases to appear on the face. You cannot tell until they tell you their story. I havd a new blog regarding expatriates lives and it I would love for you to check it : http://exilegirl25.wordpress.com/
August 13, 2014 at 8:16 pm
Seasweetie
Thank you, I will. I found Lauren’s quote apropos for me, as I am not a make-up user and as I age and see the lines on my face, I know that I my own life experience is written there – though it is impossible to decipher without the story.
August 13, 2014 at 8:25 pm
wintaassefa
Thank you seasweetie 🙂
August 13, 2014 at 8:01 pm
theminstrelscitadel
That photo is exquisite! Thanks for posting it.
August 13, 2014 at 8:17 pm
Seasweetie
Thanks, minstrel dear.
August 13, 2014 at 9:14 pm
soonie2
What a beautiful sky and I agree with Ms. Bacall’s quote.
August 18, 2014 at 2:22 pm
So Does That Mean I'm Southern
Love Lauren Bacall’s quote and I have a cold but I still don’t sound like her.