The test of an adventure is that when you’re in the middle of it, you say to yourself, “Oh, now I’ve got myself into an awful mess; I wish I were sitting quietly at home.” And the sign that something’s wrong with you is when you sit quietly at home wishing you were out having lots of adventure.
Thornton Wilder
Finding that right balance between relaxing quietly at home and the joy of heading out in search of the next great adventure…
Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge: Signs.
Nice interpretation of the challenge!
Thanks, Nancy! I can’t walk down a street without taking at least one photo of a sign so it figures that the one prompt where I could use a few good ones comes after I’ve posted two signs in a row… Oh well, a little push to try something new is always good. 🙂
And I had literally been sitting on my neon sign pics since May, waiting for an excuse to share. 🙂
It was meant to be. 🙂 Of all the sign posts I’ve seen today your neon pics are my favorite. 🙂
Yay!
Now standing in the surf is my morning relaxation when weather permits. I love this photo and to me this is what life is all about.
Thanks, Ruth. I can picture you greeting the morning standing in the surf and I agree, nothing beats that feeling of being connected to the ocean.
Oh I love that quote, it’s so perfect! I should tattoo that on my forehead so I’m constantly reminded of it >.<
Maybe I should post it by the couch to remind us how great it is when we get up and go out adventuring. 🙂
Lol! That might work too 😝
Awesome! endless horizons 🙂
Thanks, Andy!
Thank you for sharing an awesome photo 🙂
Absolutely love your take on the challenge this week . . . and the Thornton Wilder quote! Great job!
Thanks so much, Rusha. 🙂
These shots are all wonderful: the beach; the water; the rocks … Childhood.
I’m glad you like them, M-R. This was one of my favorite moments from our summer. 🙂
It shows.
Thorton you are wonderful and so is the photo!
Thanks, Cindy!
Lisa, I really like the stark contrast between the poem and the photograph. I can relate to what the poet penned. Patrick
I’m glad you enjoyed the contrasts and the words tonight, Patrick.
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Great interpretation! 🙂
I’m glad you like it, Sue. 🙂
What a lovely interpretation!
Thank you, Jamie!
Enjoyed your interpretation and the set of images are layered in meaning, especially for those of us who are drawn to the sand and surf. Thanks.
You’re welcome and thanks so much for the nice comment, Sally. 🙂
Great picture! … a little bit of blue sky and sunshine on a grey rainy day in Toronto 🙂
Hope we all find our right balance this weekend!!
Agreed, Joanne balance is good! I’ll cross my fingers for some sun headed your way.
You obviously did a great job because it’s beautiful outside.
Thanks! Much appreciated 🙂
I wish I have that sign but it is overcast and damp in Chicago. I would readily exchange places with you. Love it!
We’ve got some clouds and fog right now, Bebs but it looks like sun will be back for the afternoon. I hope your weather looks up too!
Well said!
Thanks, Tina!
Awesome beach pic, Lisa. Makes me rather homesick. Love the quote. 🙂
I wish I was back on that beach too, Sylvia. 🙂 Your river view is lovely, are you close to the ocean now?
Yes, but we would have to get in the car and drive for about 20 minutes to get to the beach, instead of just walking 50 yards down the driveway. I do love our lake view, and I guess one can’t have everything, so I’m content. 🙂
Yes, a 20 minute drive isn’t quite the same as a stroll down the driveway but content is great!
I could just stand there, gaze and think nothing. Great quote, Lisa.
Thanks, Perpetua. I spent some time last night looking for quote that felt right for the post and really liked this one. It’s nice to hear you like it too and yes, we spent a few hours on this beach just watching the water…
Lisa, Love quotes. Do you mind fixing the typo. cold means could and thing is think. Thank you and have a great day. Perpetua.
Correcting now. 🙂
Lovely take on this!
Thanks, Ann-Christine!
Lovely image and thoughts…
Thank you, Seonaid. 🙂
Wonderful!
Thanks!
Love the ocean!
Thanks, we do too!
Love the photos and quotes!
I’m glad you like them together, Amy!
Thoughtful! I like it 🙂
Thanks, Jo. 🙂
Lovely photo, but thanks even more for the apt quote, Lisa.
janet
Thanks, Janet. I keep going back to this quote too and am glad you’ve enjoyed it.
beautiful image. i have previously posted some signs too, and thought i would just sit out on this challenge. but this is a very unique take on it. thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome. 🙂 It’s nice to hear you enjoyed my approach to this one.
fantastic capture, Lisa… such great sense of freedom there…
Thanks, Alexandra!