How is your neck doing these days? Loose, limber & able?
I ask because I have been doing TONS of looking up lately and there may be repercussions.
I bought my iPhone a new app for Christmas!
It is called Star Walk.
For $1.99 I bought the entire universe which in my book seems quite the bargain.
Naturally, because Star Walk is So Amazing, I have been pushing it on {{boring}} all my friends.
I think they are starting to hide when they see me coming at them.
My cell clutched in my right hand whilst wearing a dreamy expression on my glowing face can only mean One Thing these days.
"You have to look at this!" I insist.
I flap the phone skyward waving it to beat the band, stirring up the GPS until all manner of stars pop up gleaming.
New~agey music plays softly through the teeny speakers.
I am such a sucker for ambiance! Supernovae dancing!
"Just look at that!" I say thrusting my turquoise phone under a captured glance.
I easily share the entire universe I have come to own.
That is just how I am.
I would gladly give you the world and now with Star Walk I can.
"I bet you think that is a star, don't you, " I point to a wee golden dot pulsating on my phone screen and then to its matching actual twin in the dark sky over our heads.
"... but it is not!"
I try to pause for effect but so jOyous am I, timing is now NOT my strong suit.
"That glow is actually Koronas-Foton which is an orbital observation satellite sent up by the Russians in 2009!"
I am rewarded with the glazed eyes of the missing~in~action.
Clearly my friend has better things on her mind like, say, her grocery list.
Difficult for Koronas-Foton to compete with eggs and bread and cheese.
As I mentioned the other day, several of my friends have been selecting powerful words to guide them through 2012.
This one wisely chose the short but sturdy word: UP.
UP is everything, really.
UP is the best way to feel.
UP is the sky overhead with Koronas-Foton, whether we care about it or not.
Every where I go folks are looking UP for one reason or another.
Thank goodness.
If you should find yourself at any point in your life in Notre~Dame Cathedral, take a seat and look UP.
When your are in Notre~Dame you are at the very center of France from which all distances are measured.
Look around, too, while you are there, but do look UP.
The outside of Notre~Dame is a wonder, too. The facade is amazing. There are few things I enjoy more in life than a well~placed flying buttress.
I could walk around Notre~Dame all the day long and shoot 1000 photos.
Mr. Boredom would never even show his face.
Well, I say that because I have done.
Today we are just sitting here inside Notre~Dame where it is warm and people~filled.
Always, always it is about the light, isn't it?
Light shining in and out and UP...
Glowing faces in candle light.
Faces looking down and out and Up.
Today I give you Notre~Dame and candles and Koronas-Foton and UP.
2012 is going to be such a time of sharing!
I adore Notre Dame and enjoyed a Gregorian Chant mass there once that was a feast for all the senses. Not to be a stickler, but did one of the images comes from St. Chappelle, perhaps....? (the one under this sentence: This one wisely chose the short but sturdy word: UP.)
Oh, and my word is "Change"...because "Shake things the F up" didn't sound right....
Posted by: The Armchair Parisian | January 03, 2012 at 04:28 PM
What lovely images and a beautiful post! Here in the Washington, D.C. area, we have the National Shrine, the largest Roman Catholic church in the Americas. I find myself looking up a lot while I'm there, and like you, I can wander for hours and never get bored.
Posted by: Paula | January 03, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Wow, things are really looking up for 2012. ;) Happy New Year to you dear Pink Flowers! Notre Dame looks awe inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Hey, I'll be in Pensacola next week for a Photo shoot. Are you any where near by? Well, I hope you have a fabulous 2012. My best to you!
Posted by: debbie egizio | January 03, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Happy New Year, SPF! Your posts always put a smile on my face. (UPturned mouth!) My husband has that app on his fancy phone. It IS cool! I have yet to see Koronas-Foton, though. Must ask him about that tonight. I'm so glad that you spent our holidays in Paris. It must have been absolutely uplifting!
Posted by: susanna | January 03, 2012 at 08:34 PM
Thanks for helping me look UP, SPF.
The view is just lovely, up there~
Posted by: Terri | January 03, 2012 at 11:51 PM
What joy...love this place...so inspiring and beautiful.
Hugs and love to you for this New Year we are now in....you have been such a blessing you me...your sweet comments always cheer me up ...thank you.
Can't wait for more sharing and joy from you. xoxoxoxo HUGS
Posted by: koralee | January 04, 2012 at 09:45 AM