Normally in warmer weather, Friday evening would find me at the overlook point at the airport. I have fond memories of going out there when I was younger - it was a family thing. Kind of a mini Christmas without the hoopla.
Thursday night I stood in my driveway and watched airplanes fly overhead. My home seems to be on an outer edge of two flight paths. One travels a southern to northern direction. The other criss-crosses in an eastern to western direction. At times it looked as if two planes would meet in the middle, directly over the street. I know there's supposed to be at least a thousand feet in height between the two planes, but it didn't look like that to me.
This criss-crossing seemed to be ongoing, and after a while I had to abandon the watching. It really spooked me. It's quite dark and the sky puts on it's own show. It wasn't long before I was studying constellations instead. That's when I noticed the cold night air, the breeze moving leftover leaves in the drive, and why did I think I could do anything about those planes? I might as well try to move a star! And that's when I saw the shooting star. Did I do that?(smile)No.
Once inside the house, the aroma of an almost-done roast, greeted me. Now there's a focal point - roast beef sandwiches for the weekend! Forget the stars. Forget the planes. As soon as the cook timer went off I removed the roast.
I don't mind being a small part of the picture. More and more I'm thankful when I experience peace no matter what else is going on. I'm thankful for the Creator, who has provided me with the one gift to bring into fruition, in my life - Faith, Hope and Love. May you find this gift and it bless your life as well.
I'm always grateful to those who visit, and the light you share!
reminds me of that recent song - ''can we pretend that the airplanes in the night sky are shooting stars, 'cause I could really use a wish right now.''.....
ReplyDeleteGee Dezmond, I don't know the song but love the lyrics. You share the neatest music. I put Melanie on FB tonight... a memory I will always treasure. Thank you!!
Deleteit's song AIRPLANES from B.O.B it's really lovely
DeleteInteresting song! Thank you Dezzy!
DeleteThat's lovely. You are a source of light to me, Dixie. I don't see airplanes flying over my house, but if I go to Target, then I'm next to the Naval Air Station. I often see the planes landing or taking off. They remind me of big silver birds. In Maryland I lived near Camp David. After 9/11 the F-16s flew over our house every fifteen minutes for quite some time. I didn't like the reason they were there, but their presence helped me feel safe.
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Janie
Thank you, Janie. I once visited a Naval Air Station near my Aunt's in Florida. A friend and I could watch movies for a 25 cent entry fee!! After 9-11, I never saw F-16's but saw my first drone. It was scary looking.
DeleteYou and Franklin have been so kind to me. Your heart-warming posts give me pause to reflect on what is important! Give him a hug from me.
Wishing you an abundance of shooting stars! And roast beef sandwiches, mmmm.
ReplyDeleteDo you have any Grey Poupon? If yes - come on over... plenty to eat! We can compare joke books - though I think you'll win!
Delete....+....++ xx++... stars for you
We also live near an airport, albeit a small one. In NC we lived near a military one, or three of them really.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful Christmas.
Airplanes fascinate me - I've no clue why. I've flown but it's not the same as watching those lovely birds line up to take off or hurry, hurry, to get out of the landing path.
DeleteI wish you and Matt a joyous Christmas. Sounds like the bowling team is on the mend(!).
Hi Dixie. We live under a flight-path but the planes are high enough not to cause noise pollution. On the Queen's Birthday and other State occasions there is a huge, slow and low fly-past overhead. All the neighbours are out in their back-gardens for the spectacle! I share your fascination with 'moving stars'.
ReplyDeleteListening to: Bette Midler sing John Prine's Hello In There, very sad.
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Hi Bazza. Hope the wedding went well. I've seen some strange stuff, living out in the country.Ooh, I don't think I'd want the fly-bys! Haven't heard this song - I'll have to check it out. I love Bette Midler.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukah my friend!
I love both your dreaminess and the firm grounding you have...
ReplyDeleteWell, Shadow, thank you, and I could say the same for you...
Deletethough I really don't wax poetic, I just like to make stuff rhyme.(smile)
I hope you're enjoying some holiday time!