Contemplating.

Contemplating.
Wayzata, Minnesota

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Castles and Other Things Along the Way

So many castles so little time.


"Many a book is like a key to unknown chambers
within the castle of one's own self."
Franz Kafka


"Rocks in my path? I keep them all.
With them I shall build my castle."
Nemo Nox



The old versus new theory is highly overrated,
it's all a matter of perspective.





The ideal happiness has always taken material
form in the house
whether cottage or castle. - 
Simone de Beauvoir
(or mighty sea)





The world is good-natured to people 
who are good-natured.
William Makepeace Thackeray




You find what you seek. 
Lailah Gifty Akita


Someone was beyond excited to become a safety patrol!



The best way to find yourself 
is to lose yourself in
the service of others.
Mahatma Gandhi






The touch of love is lit in the kitchen.


Below faces and shadows can you find them?



You want the sweetness of our beginning
without the bitterness of our struggle
what are you asking
do you want light without shadow?
John Geddes




Become the person you want to see all over your world.
Doe Zantamata




Two very priceless gifts that should be shared often
are the beauty of a sunset 
and the company of a friend.
Doe Zantamata




Even rusty horses have purpose.




Castles come in many sizes
it's not their appearance that matters.
Much like everything else in life.




Have you visited the capital in your home lately?
Maybe you should.
and
if you aren't registered to vote, why not?
GET OUT there and make your vote count.

Did you know six skylights were uncovered
 in Minnesota's State Capital
to bring 
in more natural light?
The new renovation is amazing.

Thank you for your visits,
you matter to me.
Take good care of you.


10 comments:

Debbie said...

i can't express to you how much i enjoy your quotes, they all always have meaning to me. many in more than one way!!

now let's talk about cone flowers, have you ever seen anything in nature that is more perfect?!?!

your kitchen work looks wonderful and you're right, they sure did pick the right guy for safety patrol!!

Lois said...

Wonderful quotes and photos Karen! My granddaughter is a safety patrol at her school too.

RedPat said...

Wise words today, Karen! ;-)

Elephant's Child said...

Wisdom and beauty. Whimsy and wonder. You bring such an impressive team to your posts. Thank you.

Sandi said...

"Many a book is like a key to unknown chambers
within the castle of one's own self."
Franz Kafka


Ooh, I like that!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, great post and photos. Congrats to the new safety patrol. Your coneflowers are lovely. I like the beach scene. Have a happy day!

Jeanie said...

What wonderful quotes! And I love the photo with the reflections. I don't know if I saw them all but I did see some!

You remind me I haven't been down the street to our capitol since high school, apart from gatherings on the lawn. Maybe that would be a good project! Thanks for coming by!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

I saw the gnome...he was collecting rocks for his castle

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Cutest safety patrol person ever :) Inspiring quotes as always Karen and yes, hopefully everyone who can will get out there and vote, so important in these troubled times for the US and the world.

Jenny Woolf said...

Your pictures and words are always so unusual, I like to see your slightly sideways perspective on life. The rusty horses are particularly cool. (and, of course, the traffic patrol...)