We have a glass “bubble” ball that usually resides in our front room, but in the summer, adorns the table on our deck. Sometimes it captures the sun just right and these shots are from just such a day, August 19, 2020.
Trapped in a Bubble
As if in a bubble, we’ve been trapped far too long.
forgetting voices and faces, losing life’s song.
Travel destinations are far too close to home,
face masks, locked shops, one way aisles, no more room to roam.
Hand sanitizer, physical distance, the norm,
only together, can we all weather this storm.
Throughout the turmoil, there were some bright shining stars,
front line workers, volunteers and birthday line cars.
Even in a bubble, we have a chance to shine,
if we want the best outcome, we must tow the line.
This is not the bubble ball, but this piece of yard art got its own chance to shine.
After working for 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 3+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wanted me to do has been rewarding.
While I still miss the social aspect of working with a team of great people, I have managed to keep in touch with many from my former team and I have many friends and family members who now fulfill this part of my life. Now that my Patty has retired, we are able to spend more time in pursuits and with people who are near and dear to us.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may not become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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8 thoughts on “The Current Normal – Trapped in a Bubble”
That’s a very beautiful glass ball! My dad used to work as a glassblower and watching him inflate molten glass into a beautiful piece of art was something that kept me utterly mesmerized. Once in a while I was allowed to visit his workplace and observe glassblowers mastering the craft. That’s an experience I’ll never forget. Thanks for sharing. I love the soft light in your photos, Allan. Have a good day 😀 Aiva
A glassblower in the family, Wow. We love watching glass blowers at work. Truly a skill to draw such art out of glass and not burn yourself to oblivion. Thanks for reading Aiva. Enjoy your weekend. Allan
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That’s a very beautiful glass ball! My dad used to work as a glassblower and watching him inflate molten glass into a beautiful piece of art was something that kept me utterly mesmerized. Once in a while I was allowed to visit his workplace and observe glassblowers mastering the craft. That’s an experience I’ll never forget. Thanks for sharing. I love the soft light in your photos, Allan. Have a good day 😀 Aiva
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A glassblower in the family, Wow. We love watching glass blowers at work. Truly a skill to draw such art out of glass and not burn yourself to oblivion. Thanks for reading Aiva. Enjoy your weekend. Allan
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Wonderful photos Allan. I hope You stay well.
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Thanks CarMac. All is well here. We are in a period of glorious autumn weather and enjoying sunshine and fall colours. How about you? Allan
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It is the most unique item and so beautifully photographed
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Thanks Bernie. We have never seen one in stores since. Definitely a part of our home. Thanks so much for reading. Allan
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Great photos! And the prose goes with it perfectly, a good reminder to be patient and enjoy what we do have.
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Take pleasure from the small stuff, for sure. Beauty is still there, we just have to look for it. Thanks for reading Ann. Allan
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