Imma be preempting our regularly scheduled “Heroes” episode in order to dish up some breaking news that is actually worth its weight in bold. Because my punctilious pen pal, the golden gloved gallivanter, the kid I call Cincy . . A Frank Angle . . . yeah. He’s back.
He’s got brand new digs (click here), that will prove refreshing to your senses and his debut is coming up next week- Tuesday, October 20th. So make sure to stop by and give him some love. And because we ain’t gonna tease when we can please, Cincy has supplied us with a very special preview of what’s to come.
Enjoy the walk . . .
I like walking on the beach. It is good for the mind, body, and soul – and refreshing on my feet.
Ever think about seeds? They seem so simple at a glance – even on closer examination. We typically think of a hard, thin outer shell with a softer inside.
On the other hand, this seemingly plain object is the beginning of something new – something beautiful – something useful – a green plant that can be as simple as grass or are grand as a large tree.
Earth’s annual regeneration of seeds for release (many in the fall) – possibly covered by winter snows – yet ready for renewal in the spring so the cycle can repeat – all this with its goal of perpetuating the species.
I think of the farmer preparing the land before planting the seeds. Whether scattering the seeds randomly or planting them in straight rows with distinct spacing, time delivers something that belongs to all of us – bountiful crops and flowers.
As I walk, trees are sparse – only found on the grounds of some condominiums – although they are naturally found a short distance away from this beach. I think about a forest. Somewhere in that forest’s history, there was a time of one tree – the first tree. One tree that came from a seed. From that one tree came other trees – each coming from a seed.
I think about the sizes and shapes of seeds – from the tiniest orchid seed to a type of coconut containing the largest seed – shapes as squares, oblong, angular, triangles, round, egg-shaped, bean-shaped, kidney-shaped, discs, and spheres. Some seeds with lines and ridges – others perfectly smooth – plus in a variety of colors, and some even speckled.
A seed has three components – an outer protective coat, the embryo for growing into a new plant, and the food source giving the embryo and young plant its initial food source for growth – all aspects for increasing a chance for survival.
Ever notice how leaves sprout early from a seed? Yes, leaves for producing food for the youthful, growing plant because the initial food source is small.
Seeds hold the potential to produce something new because they contain hope and promise for something new. But not all plants use seeds for reproduction. For instance, mosses or ferns do not – but seed plants are the ones that dominate the plant world.
This causes me to think about our fertility – that is, the seeds within us. The promises that we hold that can produce a bountiful yield.
Interesting that the sperm of human males are called seeds, but in the plant world, seeds are something produced after the sperm fertilizes the egg.
Seeds are mobile, so they must have adaptations to move them around – a method of dispersal. Some have wings to be carried by the wind. Some have barbs, burrs, or hooks to attach to fur, feathers, or even human clothing to be dropped elsewhere. Some are buoyant so moving water can transport them. Others are surrounded by fleshy fruit that will be eaten, therefore the seeds can be exposed and deposited elsewhere for potential growth.
I remember the large oak trees at my previous home. Each producing a bountiful supply of acorns – but not the same number each year. Each acorn with a coat, an embryo, and food supply. Each acorn is the potential for a new oak tree. However, all those acorns from one tree – a culinary feast for squirrels preparing for winter – so I wonder how many of all those acorns will yield their acorns in time.
Seeds are that structure we plant in fertile soil and associate with terms as vigor, viability, dormancy, and germination. Seeds are also a source for food, oils, cooking ingredients, flavorings, jewelry, and even deadly poisons.
Besides a simple design yielding a complex adult, the seed is also a useful metaphor.
People are hidden seeds waiting to become viable vessels of knowledge. Because every seed has the potential for a significant result, seeds are a symbol for the potential that is in each of us for a positive future – a power of hope and possibility. Teachers hope to plant a seed in students – a seed that develops over time into something valued by others and society – their role in cultivating humanity.
Seeds are the ideas coming to us from thinking. The something that initiated a thought process that leads to personal action for improving life. The seeds of discovery lie in the knowledge of determination through the human spirit.
I think about how each of us has a bright side and a dark side – the good seeds and the bad seeds. Seeds are a symbol for laying the groundwork for future development as planting the seed – but some use planting the seed for promoting negative feelings or a downfall.
Religions rely on the seeds of faith while politics prefers manipulating the seeds for selfishness.
A heart contains seeds of love that are waiting to sprout a new life with that special someone.
I think about how entrepreneurs use “seed money” for starting a new business. I also remember during my youth using “bird feed” or “chicken feed” as a term for a small amount of anything – something paltry or minuscule in amount.
Seeds – that simple, interesting, incredible, and successful biological design found in nature that plays a large role in human life. I don’t recall what triggered thinking about seeds on this day, but it has been an interesting mental journey and exercise as I walk. After all, I like walking on the beach because it is good for the mind, body, and soul – and refreshing on my feet.
B,
Only YOU could dish up such a spectacular intro!
Q
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Yep …. and that’s an understatement
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I know… but there is only so much gushing a guy can take… or a gal can give 😉
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LOL
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😏
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Q
I don’t get notifications so as I was reading my Reader I went to check comments and found none, LOL.
But then it hit me. And the worst part is I couldn’t blame Block Editor!
B
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Oh, that’s right! It’s technically Frank’s post.. You’da had to copy it to yours 😉
That said… glad you came by anyhow 😉
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Frank has the keys to my place, which probably wasn’t the greatest idea in the world. I mean . . he shows up at all hours . . . I tell you what.
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That’s me!
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It sure is
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You’re such a floozy, handing out your keys willy-nilly…
But something tells me you’re okay with that.
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…. and now I’m “willy-nilly”
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Hah!
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Tell me about it! Because I’m easy . . . easy like Sunday morning . .
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Easy… knew it.
😉
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Uh huh
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Cheap, too?
😘
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No huay
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Good to know…
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Marc, thank you for the kind words. For the readers that like it, come on over to discover various ways to subscribe and follow.
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It was my pleasure, good sir
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Way to go, Pilgrim. I’m looking forward to Frank’s new gig.
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John,
Thanks again for your help. Several come over. Meanwhile, I thought this one was Sunday …. so plenty to keep me busy today!
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You should be busy. 😁
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Me too.
I’ll be “Salud”ing you and Cincy in oh . . about twenty minutes. 🙂
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9 minutes to go …. I’ll have some freshly bottled basilcello
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Hope it treated you well
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Always
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Very nice
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Wonderfully enticing!
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Quiall …. but I think it may be Pam (as per John Howell’s blog) … Hoping I’m correct. 🙂
Thank you for reading and for following! See you on the beach!
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Thanks for visiting, Pam
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Seeds sprouting into a new blog. Looking forward to it, Frank.
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Eilene,
Thank you … and if memory is serving me correctly, you signed up to follow. Thank you. See you on the beach this Tuesday. Check in the morning.
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The new site looks great.
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Seeds are everywhere:)) very “erotic” thought! the whole universe is a collection of the seeds = planets.
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Victoria,
Seems you like this walk, so I invite you over to Beach Walk Reflections hoping you will follow. The first walk is Tuesday.
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Done :))
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😀
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RNB, your mind is a scary, exhilarating place. Don’t ever change. 🙂
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💜💜😛
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The seed is a truly wonderful metaphor and this had a nice touch of wisdom – botany – and life
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Yvette,
Glad you enjoyed this post, so thanks for reading. Beach Walk Reflections starts Tuesday, hope to see you then on the beach!
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Heyyyyyy isn’t the beach just awesome that way? Just totally walking along and all these ideas come to you. This post reminded me of Miles from Sideways… Paul Giamatti. When Virginia asks him about wine and why he’s into it and both him and Virginia start talking about wines and they go back, to the details, and history of the wine and grapes and the wonder. It’s a great conversation. Good to see your post 🙂
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Guat,
Glad you enjoyed the walk, which is a sample of what Beach Walk Reflection will be, but each walk will be a different topic. So I hope you come over and follow/subscribe …. and your first notification should be tomorrow! Loved the movie Sideways – and I enjoy my wine, too! I haven’t written a wine beach walk yet, but it is on my “Ideas” list. If you get other ideas for a walk, I have a page on the blog to submit them. There is also a page of topics that are either written or in draft form. Come on over!
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I definitely will!
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As is his typical fashion, the ‘Cincy Kid’ has once again delivered a walk that’s easy on the heart and soul and always makes one ponder (which in this day and age is needed more than ever). Well done, Frank!
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Monika,
Thanks for the kind words … Which could also be a basis for a testimonial. 😊 … Hopefully the first walk will be up for your morning tomorrow!
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😊
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Sweet!!!
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