I prefer to cross bridges than scale fences or walls
bridges allow traffic either way
fences are boundaries what else to say
one lends itself to a continual flow
the other clearly says stop, do not go
one encourages diversity and tolerance
the other blocks and limits, no conference
seen men saved by a human chain
risking their lives in torrid weather
they formed a human bridge to save
I’ve seen animals completely bewildered
banging themselves senseless against fences
their fear keeps them captive, they see no escape
do you build bridges or erect fences?
I haven’t read your blog in awhile. It’s nice to feel your positive vibes again.
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Building bridges has been my life, tearing down fences is another. Love this.
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thanks Paul, yes a fitting job description 🙂
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Well, you know it for yourself. 🙂
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I love your answer to your tag. They’re both important, one can’t exist without the other.
Awesome pictures!
Love, light and glitter
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thanks precious!
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Bridge to connect and fence to keep unwanted away. One should built up what’s the need of hour.
These are some nice snaps, Kate 🙂
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thanks for adding your wisdom Hammad 🙂
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Yes, yes, yes, yes and YES, Kate! 🙂
And your photos are so beautiful! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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thanks so much precious 🙂
how are you?
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You’re welcome, SweetKate!
I’m good! I will post some updates on life 🙂 in a couple days.
I had the retesting and hope I get some results in the next few days.
HUGS!!! 🙂
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and did you tell them I think they should pay you a fine for emotional torture 🙂
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I did tell them my friends and families opinions. They didn’t have much to say about that. And one staff member still thinks it’s the lab’s fault, when my doc’s nurse admits it was her fault. Oh well. I’ve put it all away. I’m moving forward. 🙂
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very glad that you did forward those messages but obviously they are unable to process constructive input … part of their need to be omnipotent, can’t own fault but great your nurse did … she maybe the only adult in that practice! Might be time to change?
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If I stay healthy, I only have 2 more visits to their office in the next year. And I haven’t gotten to speak to the doctor yet. He is a great doc, so I’m sure he will accept responsibility and apologize, too.
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2 more visits next year and your all clear ❤ 😎 🙂 now I'm super happy!
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Great way to look at it, Kate! Until reading your post, I never had thought of bridges as being great champions of fluidity. Now, it seems so obvious!
Indeed, bridges are monuments to optimism. They represent achievement, an obstacle overcome, and they provide passage to the future. Think of how richer our lives are because of the things bridges bring to us (or, more accurately, allow us to access).
“Never traveled more than three miles from where I was born.” Not if bridges have anything to say about it!
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are you fair dinkum, No more than 3 kms?
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Oh, no,. Actually, due to my parents being transferred when I was kid, and to the jobs I myself took post-graduation, I’ve lived in L.A., New York and in Chicago, among other places. Then, there are the spots I’ve visited…
Anyway, I can’t hope to match your adventures, Kate. Just from reading your posts, and recalling our other conversations, there’s Austria, Spain, India, Oz….
What have I missed? How about Antarctica? Have you ever been there? If you respond, “Well, actually…” I’m throwing in the towel!
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never been there, not keen on the cold!
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From the air there are no fences… or borders.
There are some very artistic and historic bridges – Going north on I’ve seen some very lovely art deco rail bridges. We are always going just to fast and there isn’t time or a safe place to stop for photo.
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exactly how I felt about those tunnels on my ‘defying nature’ post … finally had a driver and managed to click it at 110 km/hour 🙂
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What a beautiful collection of bridges! Personally, I try to build bridges unless I’m hiding!
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good point, it’s okay to do that occasionally for self-preservation 🙂
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Luckily, nature always draws me out!
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glad of that, you have such a warm open heart 🙂
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Thank you, Kate! My smile is even brighter now that the sun has come out as well…
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yes, it certainly does help!
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I prefer bridges, but sometimes like you highlighted above, a fence might be required for self preservation. A delightful post.
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thanks so much!
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Love this.. Honestly, I probably build a little of both.
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for your own protection no doubt … you have to survive somehow!
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Truth 😉
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There’s another bridge that we’ll all see one day… I hear it’s the ultimate of all pathways. Our sweet family pup crossed it today. All is well again, he’s run to painlessly play. ❤
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yes the ultimate bridge into whatever comes next … sorry for your loss but sounds like you do understand he is free ❤
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Yes, I do. He was ready to let go. He just waited for us to be ready. Such a love, he was.
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such a blessing for both of you to share years together 🙂
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Great selection of photos Kate! Bridges are definitely do-able on WP!
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you said it … almost like WP allows our bridges to flourish ❤
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Beautiful post, Kate.
It really gives me a nice feeling for the weekend ahead.
Thanks for posting!
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most welcome Katherine, thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Well some they say build walls instead of bridges….i am for building bridges….
Beautiful Kate and i love those photos
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I’m with you! Bridges all the way.
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yea!
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