Filed under: Pennsylvania | Tags: beginnings, bridges, endings, neville island, windows
my sister's kitchen window
I don’t know what to do with my Sundays now that my mother is gone. Last weekend when I drove out to visit my sister, I took a different route to get to her place — instead of the long way down West Carson through McKees Rocks and over a long twisting road that I don’t even know the name, I took 65 and over the McKees Rocks bridge. I liked taking the long way so I could listen to music, or pull over the car so I could take photos. But now it’s as if I just want to hurry to my destination. The drive, the music, the long winding road – it was all part of the ritual that led up to the visits with my mother. Last Sunday was super windy and cold, like the tail end of a winter that just won’t quit. I think: turn of season, a change of scenery, a light up ahead.
contemplating photos
Tyson
view from the McKees Rocks bridge
windy afternoon
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That photo from the bridge is BRILLIANT. WELL DONE!!!
Comment by Eric May 25, 2011 @ 4:06 PMThanks, Eric! I took that shot while driving – brave? Ridiculous? Both!
Comment by Lisa May 26, 2011 @ 7:36 PMI really like the photos from your sister’s house; like the mood you create with all your photos. I’m glad it feels like the long way is still there for you.
Comment by Cait April 26, 2011 @ 10:28 PMthanks for your sweet comment – i’m trying, i am.
Comment by Lisa April 27, 2011 @ 7:28 AMSee how you mad my house look nice. Thanks.
Comment by Kristy Pulford April 24, 2011 @ 8:05 PMOf course! I want to take more photos.
Comment by Lisa April 24, 2011 @ 8:34 PMI think soon enough you’ll find a long way again. One that feels right, and maybe it’s a different route but it will advance you on your journey.
Comment by Liz April 24, 2011 @ 2:24 PMThanks, lizard – I know I will. I’m feeling through it. Surreally, but it’s there.
Comment by Lisa April 24, 2011 @ 8:33 PM