Sail A Note Like A Ship Out On The Sea (Alternate Title — 21 Postcards From The Pretty-Much Non-Edge)
Friends, Photography, Poetry | Posted by Jannie on 14 August 2012 @ 1:50 PM 46 Comments
Sometimes a postcard will sail into your harbor
and sometimes you’ll only watch one float along
someone else’s horizon and into their mail box.
But you can always be the postcard yourself,
splashing your thoughts and words out to places like
Montreal, Michigan, Minsk, Montana & Maine*
via The Internet like this.
Or via the inter net of love we’re
all so deliciously entangled in.
And the poems just keep on coming for dVerse Poetry Open Link Tuesday!
Yes, I sailed those 21 out the other day.
Have any made port yet, I wonder?
One day I’ll announce a give-away here for 2 packs of those uplifting cards to 2 lucky winners!
* Yes, Sara — read that puppy out loud, Girl!!
xoxooxoxoxoxoxooxxooxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxxo
On 14 August 2012 at 2:06 pm
gdk3 said,
The love you send out is always poetically beautiful. Did you design and make your postcards? xo
On 14 August 2012 at 2:10 pm
gdk3 said,
Yeah! I’m the first fan to see or at least comment today.Maybe the rest are all working. Inspires me to send a few letters of love out myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
On 14 August 2012 at 2:13 pm
Jannie said,
Why, GDK DEARest, thank you so much. Your love is like that too! My blogging friend Sheila in Ohio designs and makes those. Her teenage daughter takes the photos. And the recto is as beautiful as the verso. Or is that the verso is as beautiful as the recto — I always get those 2 mixed up.
xooxoxox
Now, I am off to the bath tub. And what WILL I wear today??
On 14 August 2012 at 2:15 pm
Jannie said,
Oh, GDK3 again, thank you. We all inspire each other, and when we are operating from love we are totally on our right path! And it’s amazing how a simple gesture of a postcard with loving words can reverberate out forever.
xoxooxoxox
NOW…..
On 14 August 2012 at 2:20 pm
brian miller said,
third row down, third one over was in my mailbox today…woohoo! you are awesome…smiles…it was def the pick me up i needed and the front the sign as well…and i took the job…smiles….
On 14 August 2012 at 2:35 pm
Pat Hatt said,
Float away
To cause a display
That will bring a smile
For a good long while
Fun of you to do
For all to view
On 14 August 2012 at 2:57 pm
Susan L Daniels said,
Love, love, love. What a joyful poem
http://susandanielseden.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/my-dead/
On 14 August 2012 at 2:59 pm
ayala said,
Sweet
Happy Tuesday
xoxo
On 14 August 2012 at 3:10 pm
Audrey Howitt said,
Lovely write! Lovely inter net of love—
On 14 August 2012 at 3:19 pm
skyraftwanderer said,
Postcards are pretty great, yet it’s been a while since I’ve seen one.
As always, top work with the writing.
On 14 August 2012 at 3:19 pm
Daydreamertoo said,
You are such a beautiful soul Jannie. You spread sunshine on everyone. Smiled at Brian’s comment.
On 14 August 2012 at 3:47 pm
John@bookdreamer said,
Lovely idea I used to do postcard stories for one of my blogs and also was for a while active with postcrossing
On 14 August 2012 at 4:31 pm
yelena said,
so lovely, Jannie,this made me smile
thank you for this joyful post.
On 14 August 2012 at 4:35 pm
LL Cool Joe said,
I love the egg post card most of all.
On 14 August 2012 at 4:44 pm
Chris Edgar said,
Yes, I think that is a useful perspective — I’m really the one who’s the postcard, or e-mail, or TumbleLog, or thing that people are Pinterested in. I am also the sequence of ones and zeroes as well as the “Hello World” program constructed out of those digits.
On 14 August 2012 at 4:58 pm
Jannie said,
BRIAN!! AWESOME!! Is the job in your same field? Or totally different, like circus tumbling, blown glass sculpture, or corn farming. Whatever it is, I seriously wish you amazing good things there, whooohoooo.
Pat Hatt!! Drift on a poem, away from home. Float back in, and love will begin, and always end with happy thoughts to grateful friends.
Well, Hi there Susan L. Daniels. Most humbled you shouldst choose my blog to pop in on, thanks. Ain’t poetry THE BEST!!! And I love, love, love your comment!
DEAREST AYALA, of the sunset shores, thanks, you ultra sweet thang. Happy Tuesday to you, and all the rest of the weekly days.
I KNOW, Audrey, i loves me some inter net. And I thank the Internet for YOU and your poetry persuasions.
SKYRAFTWANDERER — I got some long letters and sent back postcards, but I compressed each with all my best words of love!! Ah, thanks. I do like how poems still find me. And something tells me, they always will, as I imagine they always will find YOU. Poets are born this way, methinks. Then again, everything is poetry if we let it be.
Ahhh, DayDreamer, but you make me blush pinker than the fabulous $2.00 shirt from Savers I am currently wearing here at The Library.
Hey Book Dreamer John — I think I saw you once here before, many many moons ago? How ya doing?? Postcrossing – now that sounds cool. Like two postcards that cross in the night — like those proverbial ships?? You might even make me Google that!!
Dearest Yelena — howdy. I really did enjoy how this came together. Postcards first,then the photos the other day, then the words this morning. Please don’t be a stranger — I love it when you pop in!!
JOEY!!!! That’s my favorite one too. I was almost going to save those until Easter, but really — Easter is always in our hearts, so why not spread those fabulous colors and message year ’round!! I think next time I’ll insert larger versions of these you can make out better. All the cards are so sweet in their way.
CHRIS EDGAR!!! These little ones and zeroes are calling out for heroes like You-oo-ooo-ooo. Yes a lyric. How ’bout that Pinterest, eh? Hearing a lot about that of late. I remember when Stumble Upon was my big rage. These days for me it’s coffee mugs that color coordinate with my hair scarves.
xoxooxoxoxoxxooxooxox
On 14 August 2012 at 6:02 pm
Daisy said,
Yes! A postcard arrived at MY house. Thank you so much, dear Jannie! It was so nice to hear from you. It was such a sweet surprise to find that in my mailbox. It made my day! I hope all is well with you and that you are having a wonderful week.
On 14 August 2012 at 7:19 pm
Alice Audrey said,
Montana?
On 14 August 2012 at 8:19 pm
Heaven said,
Lovely pictures, lovely postcards….Hope all is well in both work and family life ~
On 14 August 2012 at 8:19 pm
halfwaybetweenT said,
Wow! I love your blog
On 15 August 2012 at 12:33 am
flipside records said,
I love this part:
“splashing your thoughts and words out to places like
Michigan, Montreal, Minsk, Montana & Maine”
This reminds me of Brian Andreas, for some reason.
On 15 August 2012 at 1:55 am
Fred said,
Jannie, this was very creative and fun to see/read. Really like this a bunch. Thanks
On 15 August 2012 at 11:07 am
Lynn said,
Keep those poems coming, Jannie Muffin!
Pretty lake there…
On 15 August 2012 at 1:11 pm
John Allen Richter said,
The Easter Egg card is the best!
On 15 August 2012 at 2:44 pm
Jannie said,
Daisy, Lovely Flower, well… you comment on every post here and I think that’s so so sweet of you. And you know what I like?? That “New Postcard Smell” always makes my day, tho Snaggle with her scent sensitivities may not be as thrilled with that aroma. I LOVE it, tho yes, things going nicely thanks. I’ve got the next 3.5 hours all to myself. Planning on making a good solid 2 of those eBay-related.
Alice Audrey, Missoula, as I recall!!
HEAVEN!!!! You did what I did on somebody else’s blog — inputted my URL just a couple characters off. had to fish you out of spam, But TG you were in there — your comment safe and sound at last. WORK? Well, update, I’m not at That Place anymore. But I have been totally stepping up the eBay, and it’s work I really enjoy. Yes, family life going well too. I’m so blessed.
HalfWayToT, I mean BETWEENT… well my goodness, that’s lovely to hear — thanks!! And I LOVE conjuring up what-nots to post here and express my artsy passions for all you Awesome BLoggers!!
Well, hello — Flipside Records! I REALLY like your gravatar, a purple passion beach, it seems. Gorgeous! And where IS Minsk? Russia, I think, right?
Fred, Fred, Fred! You rolled out of bed to grace us all with your presence. Good to see ya, Brother! Why thank you, I quite enjoyed allowing all this stuff to flow out to y’all. And smiled when I slipped those 21 into the mail slot.
LYNN!! I’ll see the Funsterment Global board gets that message, stat! We’re actually having our annual corporate boat cruise / quasi-meeting this coming weekend off the Sydney Coast, and I’ll be sure to mention poetry is still high on our wonderful patrons’ list!!!
John Allen Richter! now there’s a blast from my poetic past! Welcome back. I wonder what prompted you to take a chance on my humble blog again??
you’re now 4th on the list for a Fabulous Sidebar Button. YESSSSS — you, Cool Joey and I are agreed on that Easter one! I think Sheila ought to consider making it into a greeting card and selling a bunch come next early spring.
oxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxo
On 15 August 2012 at 5:54 pm
Sharp Little Pencil said,
Jannie, this was the best post. First one I opened at dverse (yes, it’s Wednesday and I was post number 1,375.97 or something like that!), and I was just back from a rough therapy session. So this collection of Post Cards With An Edge (just my name for them, or With A Purpose, maybe) was exactly what I needed.
I’m also in the “use the post office and help them survive” group, so I’m writing letters like made, actually going to the Dollar Store for stationery, or using the back of old, unusable documents from our church plucked from the recycling bin! I hand-write poems or just a “howdy doody from Madison,” and every stamp brings us one step BACK from the Right privatizing postal service.
In short (or long), I LOVED this. Peace, Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/08/13/broken-angel-sun-scribs-dverse-first-half-for-bloomings/
On 15 August 2012 at 7:20 pm
SnaggleTooth said,
I got your beautiful postcard when I finally picked up the box today! Thankyou for the wonderful surprize!!!
On 16 August 2012 at 12:51 am
Ravenblack said,
I like the idea of “being the postcard”.
A beautiful calm day to lay out those postcards out there. Perfect.
On 16 August 2012 at 4:31 am
Chris lawrence said,
creative and so vital, fun yet with a reaching meaning
On 16 August 2012 at 12:28 pm
Dr. J said,
Life is definitely your best artistic medium, Jannie!
I’ll be at the oceans shore (in this case the gulf) looking for your postcards
On 16 August 2012 at 11:02 pm
claudia said,
the inter net of love we’re
all so deliciously entangled in…. nice and so true… and i would love to sit at that lake now…just saying…looks beautiful..smiles
On 17 August 2012 at 12:36 am
Poet Laundry said,
Sometimes a postcard will sail into your harbor
and sometimes you’ll only watch one float along
…have to say I like the way these lines pull me in. And the pic makes me want to float along too…nice to “meet” you
On 17 August 2012 at 8:06 pm
Archna said,
Jannie, this is lovely. Thank you for the reminder. “Splashing your thoughts and words out to places…”, is especially refreshing. I love the paint-chipped table and the beautiful reflections.
Thanks for your kind words on my post, dVerse Poets is such an awesome place to connect. Be in touch!
On 18 August 2012 at 6:46 am
Liara Covert said,
Watch what happens as U feel the vibration of the image of a postcard and enter it into another world. The experience of time travel and inter-dimensional travel leaves you speechless.
On 18 August 2012 at 9:04 am
Jannie said,
YOU are awesome!!
I’ll talk to you later.
xoxooxoxoxoxxo
On 18 August 2012 at 9:40 am
Sara V said,
Jannie
also loved your comment on my blog. And what a great idea to send postcards adrift–virtually. I’m signing up for more of your wonderful words–love of liver notwithstanding;-)
I love that phrase the inter net of love
On 18 August 2012 at 12:48 pm
Manicddaily said,
Those are just stunning! Wonderful! k.
On 19 August 2012 at 4:39 am
SnaggleTooth said,
Hmmm, wonder where my gravitar went on my last comment…? You sent me the busy bee on Perseverance. I didn’t realize the post Office was depending on us-
On 19 August 2012 at 11:22 am
Hilary said,
Hi Jannie – mine made it all the way to Eastbourne and it didn’t need the tube …and it’s so pretty – the heart-shaped cactus leaves .. they make wonderful shapes and the beauty of the dry garden behind – love the colours of it. My card had ‘love, love, love’ stamps for its overseas posting – I’m one lucky lady.
Such a heartfelt postcard – so welcome .. I keep buying postcards and cards – soon I shall be free from the recent bonds … and be able to do and make time for other things …
At least the postman delivered here … one chap in Birmingham, England has been sending his daughter in High Wycombe, Australia letters and cards for 30 years … they are constantly delivered to High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire … quite rightly he’s doing his nut! Strange but true – you think they could read, or the system would realise airmail v local …
Now we’ve got Gold Post Boxes and 29 Gold Winning First Class stamps .. the Post Office should be in for a record year of profits … perhaps!
We did have a hot hot beginning to the day – but a thunderstorm thought about raining down .. decided not to – but it’s cooled off a little … really hot for us – lots of burnt bods going to work tomorrow I think …
Have a great week and often think of you and all things – and have an article to send you – when it materialises from the Olympic paper … big hugs and love for now … Hardwick sends his paw hug to BB .. he’s settled on his shelf for now – and he gets talked to .. so he’s a happy dawg – waiting til he can do some travelling .. big hugs xoxoxoxo Hilree
On 20 August 2012 at 9:35 am
Linda said,
Lovely collection, Jannie. I used to collect postcards from everywhere I went. I probably still have them somewhere.
On 20 August 2012 at 10:16 am
Jannie said,
Jannie has not forgotten about all you lovely peeps.
Jannie is deep deep into The eBay today, aiming to have 20 new auctions live by 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, which of course — is 10:30 in Newfoundland!
Jannie loves you and will see you later, later.
xooxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
On 21 August 2012 at 12:49 pm
Jannie said,
Well, hi! I’m saying “to heck” with eBay for a while to see how you all are doing.
Sharp, wonderful Aimee!! Wait — aren’t you showing a little more of your face in your gravatar now?? I LOVE it!! Bit by bit, you are revealing yourself. Postcards with an edge — I love it!!!!
I still plan on ordering your chapbook, so maybe will send you some stationery with my check to you. I have quite a bit left, even tho I’ve been using it up a lot lately, writing to my sis a lot. Let’s keep our lovey USPS alive!!! Not sure if they ever run in the black, but who cares? We NEED them!!!!!!
Snaggle — I’ve been listening to my Bozz Scaggs “Some Change” cd lately, the one who’s opening cut starts “You got my letter….” Glad to hear the USPS is still ticking away. Forget which one I sent you.
Ravenblack!! I was actually battling a bit of a breeze that day, but managed to catch some calm for a minute to bring those shots to YOU. Yes, indeed BE the postcard in all we think, say and do — so The Wise Ones say.
Why thank you, Chris Lawrence!! Ain’t blogging FUN!!! And yes, we at Funsterment Global do reach for great meaning bytimes.
Ahhhhhh, thank you Dr. J. And did you find them? My postcards sailing in on the tide? A bit soggy, but still filled with lots of love!
Claudia!! You’d LOVE it down there, hard not to with that cool water and those shady trees. Actually 365, it’s a great little spot — that lake, I mean, of course.
Poet Laundry — now there’s an awesome name!!!
What’s the origin of that very interesting moniker? AWESOME to meet you too!!!
hi Archna — yes, that table is really neat.. And someone painted on those red circles, so cute and unique. Yes, you KNOW I’ll be in touch. Any fellow poet is a new BFF of mine!
Liara Covert. I’ll say!! Last night I travelled to Ayer’s Rock by way of Bali.
Ahhhh, thank you, Sara V. I’m signing up for YOUR words too!! Some of those postcards were to my aunts and cousins in Canada.
Ain’t they nice, Manic Daily!!?!!?! Once my next eBay ship comes in I’ll order up those new packs, and have a give-away. Actually, I’m hoping to get this blog more like “The Pioneer Woman’s” where she has her separate blog-within-a-blog, on different pages. A give-away page is a goal of mine!!!
Hello again, Snaggle. What happened with your gravatar was you forgot to put in part of your email addy. But I fixed it!! Well, the P.O. depends on us, and I guess we on it.
HILARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, that is my second-fave card. It’s a toss up really between that and the eggs. OMG on the Australia postcard mix-up. Truth IS stranger than fiction. What temp do you consider “hot” over there? 30C? 33? 27? Oh, an article for ME? Wow, thanks!!
Hi Linda — I used to collect them too from my travels. I think I subsequently sent a lot of them sailing too.
xoxooxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxox
xoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxox
xooxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxox
On 21 August 2012 at 6:33 pm
Alice Audrey said,
Can’t believe I forgot to come Squee on Friday when I got mine. SQUEEEEEEEEE. Thank you! I love it.
On 22 August 2012 at 2:03 am
Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. yea – the eggs look wonderful – very pretty .. mind you any postcard or letter through the post is pretty special! That article has to make the light of day .. I hope it will over the Bank Holiday weekend (ours is this w/end) .. and over here 30 degrees is melt point … much hotter is pretty unusual .. and I used to wilt when it got beyond that in South Africa .. way too hot for comfort.
Hope the ebay is carrying the Jannie dream along … cherry bye for now .. Hilree xoxoxo
On 22 August 2012 at 8:02 am
laurie kolp said,
I like the idea of our blogs as postcards, Jannie. Love the pictures, too.
On 22 August 2012 at 1:34 pm
Jannie Funster said,
Thank you, Ladies.
xoxoxo