The Moment is Now
The upside down glass is neither half full, nor half empty. It waits for someone to turn it over, fill it up, and drink heartily from it.
Life pours out like a waterfall through an open faucet. Begging us not to wait, but to grab a glass, and drink from it in big gulps. Savoring every drop of blood sweat and tear.
Nevertheless, the glass sits perfectly ready, waiting, for the right moment. As the faucet drips, drop by drop... The moment is now.
photo: An ordinary French cafe glass on a pink paper napkin.
((((oh Dearest COREY)))))
your gift ogf reaxhing the soul in just a few sentences is such a blessing to me.
I e-mailed you twice to try to get your mail address in CA, so that i can finally send of these items that can only be yours.
I dont remember ( plead lack of estrogen here) just where you are in our big state- i would so love to take you to luch or share a wonderful coffee together.
Namaste,
xoxo
MB in Jtree
If your read this in time please e-mail it to me.
mbft@aol.com
Posted by: marybeth | 26 July 2007 at 07:49 AM
Great post as usual...blessing come to us only when we are ready to accept them...thanks for reminding us of that.
Posted by: Frieda | 26 July 2007 at 07:29 AM
To be ready to savor life in trials and tribulations even of blood sweat and tear is not easy, but every moment is worth trying for.
Posted by: cruststation | 26 July 2007 at 03:11 AM
Hello again Corey,
So sorry have been away due to personal reasons. Lovely photo's again, indeed glass to fill with French Wine, nothing finer! Thank you, I have lost picture of painting cannot find the link again of your friend's painting, info will be appreciated, merci.
Camilla.x
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Hi Camilla
My friend Melanie's blog, who has the painting for sale is:
http://www.enseignedegersaint.typepad.fr/
The link on my blog with the painting is here:
http://willows95988.typepad.com/tongue_cheek/2007/07/a-girl-thing.html
Hope you are feeling better,
Corey
Posted by: Camilla | 26 July 2007 at 02:40 AM
Just lovely, Corey dear...
xo
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 25 July 2007 at 09:24 PM
Stories, stories everywhere,
Nary a one to miss!!
It's all in how you look at them...
Meilleurs voeux!!
Posted by: bluevicar | 25 July 2007 at 09:12 AM
I want to turn the glass over and to fill it up with all your words... then I shall drink it to the very last drop ...
BOTTOMS UP !
Posted by: Marie-Noëlle | 25 July 2007 at 08:02 AM
Lovely, Corey. In the end, we will look back on THIS DAY longingly; we'll wish to have this glass to drink even ONE sip from. Thank you for the SWEET reminder. :) hugs, cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Dack | 25 July 2007 at 07:58 AM
oh my...there is also a swath of dark bittersweet chocolate therapy (as in Ben and Jerry's) it is...
and you must have somedelicious!!!!!!!!
xox - eb.
ps - Romping through this color magic... (I am reduced to my inexcusable word stacking) Boone and I had this ice cream on Sunday after a bike ride - tho not an ice cream girl - but yes to chocolate - it was real - REAL chocolate therapy. Mmmmmmmmmmm
Posted by: eb | 25 July 2007 at 07:06 AM
looking again... deep blush shiny ice silver glint and a tiny but robust corner of Mediterranean blue swimming in it now
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 25 July 2007 at 06:54 AM
raspberry cream and caramel sweet/tart and creamy rich dark butter chew savoring these colors this moment drinking it down
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 25 July 2007 at 06:48 AM
I will never look at a plain empty glass again in the same way.
Posted by: Jenny | 25 July 2007 at 06:38 AM
Very nice post. And a great reminder to enjoy today.
Thank you
Posted by: Mountain Mama | 25 July 2007 at 06:17 AM
I'm always overwhelmed when I visit.
I'm all about the fabulous distortion in the glass.
Posted by: Karen Cole | 25 July 2007 at 05:40 AM
Hi Corey- My dad taught me that the glass is ALWAYS half FULL. I thank him everyday for that. Maybe that's why I feel my life is so blessed and "full".
Donna O'Brien
Posted by: Donna O'Brien | 25 July 2007 at 05:37 AM
Very nice sentiments- reading this entry was a good start to my afternoon :)
Posted by: destinationmetz | 25 July 2007 at 05:08 AM
Beauty is all around.
And always here at your blog :o)
Posted by: Miz Booshay | 25 July 2007 at 04:45 AM
To flow with moments instead of letting them slip.
Now is all we have!
xo
Blue
Posted by: Blue | 25 July 2007 at 04:16 AM
You're so right Corey! Seize the day and enjoy every moment...and isn't it sad to think about the drops that go down the drain!
Posted by: Beverly | 25 July 2007 at 04:10 AM
Hi Corey:
The water is trickling down my chin : )
carole
Posted by: carole | 25 July 2007 at 03:50 AM
Halleluiah!!! Drink up!
Posted by: stephanie | 24 July 2007 at 10:25 PM
I am trying, I am trying!
Delphine
Posted by: delphine | 24 July 2007 at 09:50 PM
Not so ordinary.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | 24 July 2007 at 08:23 PM
a toast to our cups filled with all that life has to offer....may we always have the fortitude and courage to drink deeply.
enjoy your day.
Posted by: awareness | 24 July 2007 at 08:06 PM
WOW!
with a glass that light-catching,
and
a napkin that pink...
i would not even mind
if it was full or not!
:-)
PS--you encourage me to view even simple things differently.
thanks ever so!
Posted by: somepinkflowers | 24 July 2007 at 07:36 PM
What a wonderful description to a beautiful visual! How refreshing...
Posted by: Rose | 24 July 2007 at 07:22 PM
Wonderful imagery to stimulate our creative juices!
Posted by: Paris Verite | 24 July 2007 at 06:56 PM
Yes the moment is now - what an inspirational post, thankyou.
Posted by: cd&m | 24 July 2007 at 06:44 PM
I love photos of the ordinary and words telling why the ordinary is anything but ordinary. This is just lovely-- and true. Thx.
Posted by: ally bean | 24 July 2007 at 05:05 PM
and may your glass always be full
Posted by: martina | 24 July 2007 at 04:53 PM
Oh yes Corey!
The moment is now, embrace it.
Embrace ~ Cherish!
Posted by: angela marie | 24 July 2007 at 04:33 PM
I love all the swirly shadows in the facets on glasses...great to draw or paint!
Posted by: gracie | 24 July 2007 at 04:08 PM
That's a fantastic analogy, life pouring through a faucet. I love it.
Posted by: Alison Whittington | 24 July 2007 at 03:44 PM
Bossy thinks this glass would be perfect for catching the bee that is swarming her porch table.
Posted by: BOSSY | 24 July 2007 at 03:19 PM
Thank you for your visit and your Birthday wish.
My glass is filled to the brim...life is good and filled with promise
Posted by: Mo'a | 24 July 2007 at 02:06 PM
nothing ordinary about this vignette...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 24 July 2007 at 01:49 PM
the moment is now! thank you for the reminder. i will make sure i share these words of wisdom today.
Posted by: elsa | 24 July 2007 at 01:47 PM
Think I turn mine over today and fill it to the brim!
Posted by: rochambeau | 24 July 2007 at 01:35 PM
I am just getting over having drunk too much from a glass at the weekend.
Posted by: Di Overton | 24 July 2007 at 01:27 PM
Fill it with wine. California wine, French wine. You can savor both worlds Corey and delight us with your ideas.
Darla
Posted by: darla | 24 July 2007 at 01:26 PM
I'll fill mine with french red wine... ;)
Posted by: My Melange | 24 July 2007 at 01:24 PM
I've never seen it expressed quite like that! We should all turn our glasses over and get going.
Posted by: tut-tut | 24 July 2007 at 01:17 PM
What a gorgeous photo! I enjoyed reading your thoughts about the glass too. My glass is full. xoxo
Posted by: Betty Jo | 24 July 2007 at 12:31 PM
So simple yet so overlooked.
Posted by: Nora | 24 July 2007 at 12:27 PM
That's just what I needed today, Corey. The glass was feeling very empty, now I know I have to turn it over and hold it out to turn things around.
Thanks for your encouraging words!
Posted by: Kit | 24 July 2007 at 12:11 PM
We must savor every precious ounce of life.......
It is fast and fleeting.
Love you
Jeanne
Cheers!
Posted by: Jeanne | 24 July 2007 at 12:06 PM
Full of promise:)
Posted by: herhimnbryn | 24 July 2007 at 11:03 AM
YES I 'm the first to leave a comment !!! Yes ! Yes ! YEs
For me a glass is always full...
Posted by: Mélanie | 24 July 2007 at 10:56 AM