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March 14, 2007 6:41 AM- what's wrong with this picture?
As a general rule of thumb, when I see sap buckets on the side of maple trees my spirits lift. Not only does this indicate a season shift and another step closer to Spring, it means fresh maple syrup which is, in my mind, a great and magical treat.
Something is quite amiss, therefore, when I look at an aged tree with buckets strapped to either side and think, "that poor tree, all the sweetness being unceremoniously sucked out of her."
Or, "how cruel, to just shove hoses up her veins as if she has no feelings AT ALL."
These are signs, clearly, that my mind is going a little bit soft--that the edges of my rational thought are frayed like the hem of a hippie's bell-bottom jeans that have been dragged across the desert, step by step on the way home from Burning Man.
There is only one thing I can do when I unravel to this point and that is take a holiday. I am taking some time from here as well as from work (next week) and going to try and stitch my scattered brain cells back together-- that or plump them up by soaking them in a deep, down pillow.
I'll be back after April 1st. It'd be great to see you all back here, too-- but I know how vast the blogsphere has grown and will understand completely if you move on to richer pastures--- or, if you're really smart, to the thumping beat of urban life.
A la prochaine!
got 2 cents?
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Claire says:
Have a lovely blog and real rest - I've been reading more than posting lately too but did it on the sneak. Would never be so fickle as to forget about you! As long as you come back with buckets full of energy, maybe a few photos of Daisy/lakes not that I'm requesting you understand....Happy recharging xx
posted on: March 14
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Jazz says:
Everyone needs a holiday from routine now and then. Have a good time away!
posted on: March 14
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otter says:
Richer pastures...pffffft! I'll be here waiting for you--have a wonderful rest.
posted on: March 14
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Milly says:
We'll miss you. Enjoy the break!
posted on: March 14
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Sheryl says:
We'll miss you, but I'm so excited your going to have a holiday! Hooray for R&R!
posted on: March 14
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suzanna danna says:
Rest well E, we'll be here when you get back. Much love, S
posted on: March 14
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Coquette says:
enjoy the break, eat lots of syrup, and puis a la prochaine....
posted on: March 14
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dodo says:
don't worry, I'll look after the syrup for you
posted on: March 14
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la vie en rose says:
i have the next two days off (a four day weekend) and i couldn't be more estatic! i hope you enjoy your time off and that you do as much soul nourishing as i plan on doing for myself.
posted on: March 14
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lizardek says:
I hope that the maple syrup and the R&R finally scoots that raincloud off your head. :)
posted on: March 14
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Irene says:
je t'attends.
posted on: March 14
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river selkie says:
ok, but stop by in march 29th to wish me a happy 31st birthday. i'll need it! :)
posted on: March 15
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tinker says:
What's this about moving on to richer pastures? There are none greener than Soliden...you can't shake us loose that easily :-)
Enjoy your spring break!
posted on: March 15
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Janeen says:
Waaaaa! I always whine when you do this, and now is no exception. I will miss you. Have a good rest.
posted on: March 16
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catnapping says:
i worry that we think of the earth as a dead thing...of her life in dead ways...
our western culture tends to regard everything as a resource or commodity. how differently would we treat life on this planet if we understood that it IS life...and life that is equal to ours...
posted on: March 16
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bella says:
Rest up girl ~ and have some fun!!
posted on: March 16
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leah says:
get some good rest girl, i know every one will be here when you return. xoxox
posted on: March 18
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Sam says:
I keep coming back to check, just in case. Enjoy your break, my dearest Bluepoppy you. I could never, never move on from YOU!
posted on: March 19
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frecklegirl jess says:
Have a lovely break, BP! Catch you later!
posted on: March 19
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violetismycolor says:
My hubby (an upstate NY native) is a huge fan of 'real' maple syrup. He gets totally crazy that I put sugar on my pancakes instead (Dutch heritage thing) and that our kids do the same. He misses seeing those trees with the buckets attached...
posted on: March 20
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gracia says:
Maple syrup rowing on trees... can it also produce a little extra cash too?
Have a great, great holiday.
see you, g
posted on: March 22
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jes says:
have a fabulous break!
posted on: March 30
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otter says:
April 1st is Sunday, in two days...No pressure, but dang it, girl, I miss you!!!!
posted on: March 30
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lizardek says:
I'll be winging my way over the ocean when you post again, but then it's only 3 weeks until I get to meet you for real! I can't wait! woo hoo!
posted on: March 31
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Heather H says:
OK now I just totally love you. I LOVE your blog! You are such a beautiful writer! And so funny! WHEN are we going to hang out and drink wine?!?
posted on: March 31
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fw sunshine says:
I am looking forward to your return. I hope you had a lovely retreat!
posted on: April 01
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steph says:
all you french speakers. what the hell does all that mean?
vous le vous le ble ble ble :)
enjoy the break! & get the bucket off your head, missy.
posted on: April 02
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dodo says:
Hey - it's April.
And I have a little something to show you.
posted on: April 02
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Sam says:
Ahem. Just checking in, as it is technically after April 1st. And I thought you'd like to know that once again, I dreamed about you and Soliden. You taught me how to make a crazy amuse-bouche. Seriously!
posted on: April 02
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bohemiangirl says:
Je m'ennuie de Bluepoppy :( Looking forward to your return but understand the need for a well deserved break.
posted on: April 02
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bad penguin says:
*Stamping foot impatiently.* It's April! Where's Bluepoppy? I miss her.
posted on: April 02
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