I live and learn and stare out of the window. Of course when
I look out I don’t always see what exactly is there. Reality can be so boring
and there’s far more to see than what’s in my line of sight. Some people can do
this all the time. They are called visionaries. Well, I’m no visionary but
sometimes I see a thing or two in the sky (a pirate ship maybe) or the shadows
on the wall (a tiger!) and I escape for a few moments. It’s like dreaming
whilst being awake. At school I was often marked down on my reports for
daydreaming. They said ‘I could do better’, but of course I really couldn’t and
why would I want to? It’s my daydreaming that has got me to where I am now and,
despite the plumbing in this house and my obvious addictions, it isn’t such a
bad place.
So parents, if you see your kids staring out of the window,
when they should be doing their economics homework, don’t shout at them. Let
them dream. Reality will bite soon enough.
Tim Preston
ReplyDeletesmile emoticon Good advice!
Andrew Height
I was to some extent thinking of you Tim. Where would we be without our crazy thoughts? Let the young folk dream while they can.
Tim Preston
Especially in this results driven world.
Andrew Height
It isn't the result Tim. It's how you feel when you get there, wherever there is. Winning is not the goal and there isn't even a goal. All there is is how you feel about the journey - and yes I know that sounds new age and corny, but I don't give a flying fuck. The best journeys are the ones we want to take. Blessings to you and yours.
Cloe Fyne
Cloe Fyne Love this. (Are you sending the picture milos way?....) x
Cloe Fyne
Just shown him it.... He said wow!!
Tim Preston
wow indeed grin emoticon
Andrew Height
That one is long gone Cloe
I have something he may like though. Been keeping it for him.
Paul Whitehouse
It is indeed a fabulous picture Andrew Height
Liz Shore
Fantastic picture!
Andrew Height
Thanks Liz. It's a line drawing (which I have lost) coloured electronically after scanning. I do that a lot - silly me.
Lorna Gleadell
Can we have this picture please ??
Andrew Height
Sorry Lorna that one is long gone and only exists as a file these fsys.
Lorna Gleadell
Awww, my pirate really likes it !!
David Bell
Great illustration
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Iain Marshall
Wise words Andi....your drawings are superb too!
Andrew Height
Thanks Iain.