Monday, May 5, 2008

A merchant goes on a long land and sea journey for the sake of those at home.

Every Section of Road : Rumi
Move about. Take trips. Travel as a pawn goes one slow move at a time to redeem the wide-ranging nobility of the queen. [George] traveled, and everything came to him. A man goes to live in the country because his friend lives there, taking his whole family with him. By day, under the scorching sun; by night, learning to plot the stars. Every section of road seems amazing because of the one they go to see. Bitter, complaining people sound dear. Thorns have charm. A narrow room goes vast. This sticks turn to plump figs. Straps cut a load carrier's back. Smoke blackens the ironsmith's face. A shopkeeper sits on his bench in a torture of boredom. Pain gets lived through, because somewhere nearby there's a friend. A merchant goes on a long land-and-sea journey for the sake of those at home.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

nice babe.

Andrea said...

Hey, this is Andrea. I was the barista at the Starbucks you stopped at in Fallon. Got home and looked up your blog. Just wanted to say what you're doing is really awesome! Hope the rest of your ride goes well. It was a pleasure meeting you. Keep in touch!

Tait Photography said...

Thanks for the update. Have a wonderful journey.

Scott said...

George, looks like your having fun. Hope the weather is good to you, we just got a ton of rain in VA.

Will be checking in on you online. Have fun man!!

Scott

Unknown said...

George,
The pictures and the video are great! Misha's isn't the same without you. Your journey is an inspiration. Keep the rubber side down and your eyes up.

Unknown said...

George, you're an inspiration to me and so many others... you're everything I want to be and everything I'll never be - and that, my friend, will maintain my fondness of you long after this lifetime is over. I look forward to a drink in Blacksburg one day soon.