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still saturday: walk with me

August 30, 2013 By Sandra Heska King

Aug country walk

No words today.

I just want to walk with you a ways down my road

and marvel in the mundane.

I want to notice the unnoticed

and see the unseen.

To listen and just breathe.

Walk with me?

(Oops. I guess those were words.)

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Still noticing,

Sandy

Welcome to Still Saturday where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and words. We’d love for you to join us. Get the details on the left, grab your favorite button, and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to gaze long and drink deep.



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  1. HisFireFly says

    August 30, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    you would feel right at home here, I know it

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 31, 2013 at 8:12 am

      I know I would. I guess I should hurry if I’m going to see it. Or… I could just visit you in your next home. Doubt I’d feel at home there. 😉

      • HisFireFly says

        August 31, 2013 at 11:32 am

        I think you would indeed feel right at home, once the red dirt gets on your skin, it is always home

  2. Lynn Mosher says

    August 30, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Ahhh, some days deserve stilled tongues, seeing eyes, and hearing ears. Love what your eyes saw. Will always love walking with you, you chocolate-dipped-Brussels-sprouts-eater! Love you!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 31, 2013 at 8:11 am

      Awww, Lynn. I’d love to share a cup of tea and some CCBS with you (in)RL.

  3. Lori says

    August 31, 2013 at 12:21 am

    Oh I so love this, and the words too, few though they might be……

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 31, 2013 at 8:10 am

      Thank you, my friend.

  4. Diana Trautwein says

    August 31, 2013 at 1:15 am

    gorgeous shots. are those wild turkeys?

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 31, 2013 at 8:09 am

      They are. They’re not too smart. See my response to Patricia below. 🙂

  5. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    August 31, 2013 at 5:52 am

    That’s my kind of walk, my beautiful friend. And look at those wild turkeys. What fun!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 31, 2013 at 8:08 am

      A car coming down the road behind me stopped next to mama and her babies (note she’s walking up a hill) and yelled at her (well, the driver yelled) to get out of the road. So they hustled off, and I followed them to find the rest of the flock.

  6. Kris says

    August 31, 2013 at 5:58 am

    Love these images, Sandy. I want to be quiet and notice Him–all the unexpected places He shows up…

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 31, 2013 at 8:13 am

      Surely He is the King of the unexpected. Love to you, Kris.

  7. Cecilia Marie Pulliam says

    August 31, 2013 at 9:01 am

    I love the photos, Sandy, and the words. Always a treat for the senses.

  8. Louise Gallagher says

    August 31, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Thank you Sandy! I had a wonderful walk with you savouring the gifts your eyes sea and your heart hears.

  9. Louise Gallagher says

    August 31, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Thank you Sandy! I had a wonderful walk with you savouring the gifts your eyes see and your heart hears.

  10. Martha Orlando says

    August 31, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Loved going on this beautiful walk with you today, Sandy! Thanks!

  11. bluecottonmemory says

    August 31, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Beautiful photos, Sandra – would have loved a walk like that this morning:) My aunt and mom keep telling me “nothing exciting’s happening.” I tell them – there is beauty when nothing exciting is happening – and there is – I don’t need excitement to find amazing things in the daily – Beautiful. Beautiful. Morning!
    Maryleigh

  12. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    August 31, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Sandy, thank you.
    For seeing as you do. For sharing what you see.
    And for so faithfully gathering us here each week.

  13. Sharon O says

    August 31, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Your pictures on the blog and also your side pictures of your screen looks so beautiful and if I could walk with you I would feel so blessed. It is a peaceful place and to walk with a new friend would make it even more special.

  14. ~linda says

    August 31, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    How wonderful to be able to walk along and see the beautiful and the old and feel such peace as I have by walking with you. Thanks for sharing your world.
    Caring through Christ, ~ linda

  15. Laurie Collett says

    August 31, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Love this, especially the mama & baby turkeys! Thanks for hosting & God bless.

  16. Joanne Norton says

    August 31, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    As usual, my dear friend/sister, I see the photos, read the words, and get involved in the other posts and forget to comment on yours. DUH!! Gotta get this down right in my focus. YOU ALWAYS DO A GOOD GOD-JOB. The photos and explanations/Word/etc., are always thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you for your hours and your efforts.

    Bless you.

  17. Joanne Viola says

    September 1, 2013 at 5:56 am

    What beautiful photos. But the ones of the old barn!!! Made me realize how much serenity & beauty can be found in the old if we but take the time to behold. Thank you for taking me on your walk. Have a blessed Sunday!
    Joanne

  18. Beth says

    September 1, 2013 at 7:53 am

    So beautiful! Makes me wish I could come go for a walk with you but thank you for giving us a glimpse. “I want to notice the unnoticed.” Oh how I loved that as I feel in the same place…a need to slow down and notice.
    Blessings to you,
    Beth

  19. Nina says

    September 1, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Beautiful and serene – Thank you for the walk, Sandra!

  20. Janis Cox says

    September 1, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Hi Sandra,
    Every time I see those wild turkeys they make me smile. Lovely pictures.
    Blessings,
    Janis http://www.janiscox.com

  21. Sandra Heska King says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Coming back tonight to wrap you all in a big group hug. How I appreciate your presence here. How blessed I am to walk with you all.

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