Carol A. Hand
Shifting perspectives of the place where we live
Sometimes seen through the vantage point of an eagle
Other times seen though a well-traveled windshield as we descend
Winding downward into the working-class side of the city
A quick glimpse of the western ridge that changes with the seasons
Driving through neighborhoods that have perhaps seen more prosperous times
Watching light change with the setting sun, the plowed and shoveled snow in shadow
Into the heart of the city, not always the prettiest of sights
This old home of the Dakota, Ojibwe, was once was the fastest growing city in a new nation
Even though some of us may sleep through part of the journey
Trusting that those who watch over us will keep us safe
We will finally reach our next, temporary destination
Grateful both for the respite and the journey that we’ve shared together
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Voices from the Margins 
Cities aren’t my favorite places, Carol, especially when they are fading. But I try to remember that there are rich lives within those graying walls. And you are right that its the journey that counts and this is only a glimpse in time. The future is unknown, so gratefulness in and for the moment is never wasted. ❤
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Thank you for your thoughtful reflections, D. Cities aren’t my favorite places, either, yet I am grateful to be closer to family. And even here, it’s possible to to find peaceful moments and opportunities to bring a little peace, kindness, or laughter into the lives of others.
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how skillfully
this road home
is safely managed 🙂
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Thank you, David. I’m glad my daughter was driving 🙂
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Thank you for showing us more of your world. Now I can picture these scenes when I read your posts.
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Thank you, Diane. I have so often wished that I had a camera with me when I’m traveling through town. (Yesterday, as a passenger, I decided to play with my camera to see if it could capture pictures as we moved…)
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Reblogged this on Dolphin.
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Thank you for sharing this, Dolphin 🙂
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Carol, your view along the way was refreshing 🙂 Seeing old places with new eyes can be invigorating.
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Such a crucial insight, Rosaliene, and eloquently-said. A new year does give us the opportunity of “seeing old places with new eyes … ” Thank you for sharing this 🙂
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Ditto to many of the above comments, and thank you for this generous window into some of the places where you wander. I feel closer to you from taking this picture-journey with you. Once, many years ago, I was hitching cross country and got a ride and a conversation from a nice guy–I thought him old at the time; I imagine now that he was our age. I told him that I was headed for the country, that cities weren’t my thing. He responded, gently, that cities are so filled with life; where ideas are born; where diversity flowers, and mostly where subversion begins. I am far more generous with my opinions about cities as a result of that conversation! Thanks again, Carol.
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The depth and beauty of your comments reminds me why I blog, Pat. I have the privilege of learning to see the world through the perspective of others who see miracles even in obscure and ordinary places.
Thank you for sharing these lovely memories and kind words, Pat.
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Wishing you peace, love and abundant blessings in the new year ahead, Carol! ❤
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Wishing you the same, Bette, and sending my thank you for your kind words and blessings. ❤
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May the journey into the new year bring you and your loved ones happiness, joy and good health!
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Thank you for your kind words, Tiny. May your new year bring many blessings ❤
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Happy New Year to you from Manchester, UK. The Internet makes neighbours of us all. Please keep the noise down when you put the cat out 🙂
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Andy, and for your humor as well 🙂
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What a clever and creative post, Carol. A journey through words and photos that is not always easy, but one we can take together. Happy New Year to you. Looking forward to the wisdom you have to share in 2016!
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments, Kate. Sending wishes for new year blessings to you ❤
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Beautiful observations about what we see everyday, beautiful family…through this lens there is nothing to be but thankful. Happy New Year, Carol!
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Happy new year to you too, Kennedy, and thank you for your lovely comments 🙂
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A belated Happy New Year to you, Carol!
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Thank you, Allan. 🙂 A belated happy new year to you, too!
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Interesting post my Friend. A simple reminder of the hard cold armor we cover Mother Earth with that prevents life giving sun from reaching her.
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Thank you for your astute and important comments, Ray. We have covered the earth with armor – and so visibly in cities.
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