I am 50 something, and as long as I can remember I have been behind schedule and generally in a hurry. It feels like I’ve needed highways and beltways and byways and on-ramps and seri and gps to stay even close on my “list” of what needs to happen today. And God forbid if there is road construction, or an accident or an emergency interruption from a friend or relative. So during this life-long rush around, I have often thought about “someday”. That time in the future when I will surely exist in my own idea about what would be really nice, what I always wanted to do or where I wanted to be or who I wanted to be with or near.
My personal thoughts on “someday” as of right now include only a slower pace and perhaps a better view from time to time. So that’s why back roads. I find a good deal of what I am looking for just by taking a ride in the country on a narrow road that doesn’t necessarily get me anywhere. On these little left-turns from my routine I can grab a moment inside of my “someday” life, today. I notice that things all over the place are pretty-ish, and slow is alright. And I am decidedly away from all the go-going and do-doing when I’m on a back road.
The pictures I posted along with this message are a sample of what is out there, on the scenic route. These are places I haven’t seen (yet). But I have a good friend who seems to live full-time on back roads, and he sends me pictures here and there. I enjoy them and I admire the perspective he communicates with them. I hope you do too.
So welcome to www.backroadsandbluehighways.com I hope you like it here. I would love to hear your ideas about someday…is it moving to the beach? is it being close to or among people that you love? children or grand children? reading, writing, music? visiting somewhere? I hope our “someday” thoughts become our everyday or our actual day, maybe today. I think that is happening for me. It’s definitely my intention.
Someday, hmmm…I try to have a little of someday sprinkled here and there in case someday doesn’t come when I hope. I’d like to camp more like we used to, in the future is like to camp outside Ohio or do some overnight hiking trips!
Me too Angie. I have started to hike more, we have some great trails in SW Ohio! Thanks for my very first comment!!!!
I’m living my someday, Mary! B and I, married 60 years, both now officially in our 80’s, we’ve lived a number of other people’s somedays and are content, believe it or not, to just observe what others are doing. We sit on our lanai with the amazing view of Charlotte Harbor, reading, reminiscing, reading the paper, good books, FB and other people’s blogs! If we get out for breakfast or dinner we have accomplished something. To others this may seem blah but for us it’s another day in Paradise. Love your blog.
You are an inspiration Pricilla (among other things)! I am proud of you both. You were always a role model and a truth-teller in my eyes. You have been imparting wisdom / humor / humility for many many years. I count my self as one of your many beneficiaries! Thank you for your comment and enjoy your view, and the newspaper, and not getting out, and your 80s (wow)!
Someday, my best friend and I are going to take a vacation together. Because, with her I feel most comfortable and long to just sit beside her in silence. She is the first friend I ever had in this life and I relish her familiarity.She and I are a “given”. Someday.
Yep Lisa, we can be anywhere together…and have been. I agree on the someday plan you mention. Hopefully soon too. I am glad you visited BRBH…
Great work , seems like you have found the path to your someday . Enjoy the view my friend
Thanks Bridget! I miss seeing you on Saturdays! Are you finished w school now? I enjoyed that class so much. Can’t believe they did away with humanities. Seems like an odd choice at Antioch University…lol. Make room for more of something else I suppose.