We live in such connected times. Our world of cell phones, iPads, e-mails, Twitter–the list goes on and on, but you get my point–has made those moments of just ‘nothing-ness’ so very rare. I think the point with so many of those things was to make our life easier? Depending on the day, and the time of day, my own answer to that can vary greatly. Yes, they all can be wonderful, but we all need ‘away’ and down time. For us, it is hard to beat a ferry ride to the island to get us pointed in that direction of nothingness. For time to just be. As we pulled onto the ferry boat on Saturday eve, we were the first car in one of the lines at the front of the boat. I always think of the Green Acres show song when this happens “with a penthouse view, darling” and we settled in for a perfect crossing to 2 days of relaxation and being unconnected on one level, and just being. What gets you to just be? I hope you are finding it often and enjoying each and every moment of it.
I agree…I feel like unplugging is becoming a thing of the past and I find it a true shame! We had several American visitors during our time living in Europe and I was really surprised by how often they wanted to check email, post updates to facebook, etc. Not my thing AT ALL. We are headed to the San Juans very soon when our kids are away, and I hope to totally unplug for a few days. BTW I am hoping to pop in and say hello during that kid-free time as well! I’ll drop you a note when I know more about my schedule.
Love this. I need “nothingness.” Well said friend.
Have a great week.
Hi Barbara. Cheers to unplugging! Please, please let me know when you are coming to the shops, Ted
Hi Holly! I hope you are having a fun Summer with your kids, and fit in lots of ‘nothingness’ and relaxation. Bestest, Ted
hello Ted! I found you through Elizabeth at Pretty Pink Tulips and I am really enjoying your blog. We used to live in Portland and made many antiquing trips to Seattle, so it is fun to visit you and get my Seattle “fix”! Your shop is fabulous.
Love this post. Lately we have been making an effort to take time to go on afternoon drives around our area. We find it amazing how a 15 minute drive away can make you feel like you are on vacation (one of the hundreds of reasons we love living here). I think it is so important to unplug and to stop, look and listen- and just be!
wishing you a lovely day,
joan
Hi Joan. Lovely to meet you! So glad you found the blog thru fabulous Elizabeth’s blog. She is a gem. I love your drive idea. Have a fab day too, Ted