Nature’s music

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wind chimesI have a very deep respect and passion for wind and its power. Wind is amazing. It is a powerful invisible force that provides relief on a hot summer’s day, or can simply rip a house to pieces.  The dichotomy of wind is very profound. I can list numerous positive attributes along with its destructive powers. However, today, I am going to focus on it musical qualities.

When I was child, we lived in house surrounded by a forest and babbling brook. There were huge boulders scattered throughout the land. I spent my time lying on the boulders, looking up, watching the trees sway and clouds blow, while listening to the wind flow through the leaves and pine trees. The wind created music in the forest. It was so exciting and awesome.

Over time, my fascination with wind has continued. I started buying instruments for this invisible force to play. I am excited by how diverse and beautiful my wind chimes collection has grown over the years. I have scattered wind chimes throughout our property so they serenade us daily. I love the music the wind makes.

I have been fortunate to live near the Woodstock Chimes Warehouse, which has warehouse sales every spring and fall. This has allowed me to indulge in my passion at affordable prices. Woodstock Chimes make beautiful musically tune chimes, gongs, bell instruments. The next sale is May 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2013, 9am – 5pm each day.  If you are in the area, go early, as it can become a mad house.

 

 

 

 

Random Acts of Kindness

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Driving home today a car approaching me flashed his lights a couple of times. This, folks, is the universal sign telling me to slow down – danger ahead. Sometimes there is an accident or an object in the road but more often than not, it’s an officer watching for speeders.

I love the fact that strangers are watching out for each other. I truly believe that the world would be a safer and more loving place if we merely took better care of each other. Every day I try my best to contribute to the good of our planet and my fellow earthlings. Some days I accomplish more than others. I try my best not to over look people in need. For example, a while back I noticed an elderly woman struggling with her shopping cart. I offered to assist her and help load her groceries into her car. To my pleasure, she accepted and seemed relieved. Hey, you never know if your actions will get misinterpreted. Funny, but a couple of days later, my mother mentioned how helpful people were to her while she was searching for items in a store. I was overjoyed to hear her say this.

It’s amazing to me how fulfilling random acts of kindness can be. Most efforts take only a thought and a moment to act. However, the rewards for the recipient and giver tend to make a big difference in their lives. The fact that someone took a moment to flash their lights at me perhaps saved me the time and cost of a traffic ticket and made an impression on me that I just had to write about it. By the way, two other people flashed their lights at me during my ride home.