Gannets are enormous and sleek creamy-white seabirds, with black wingtips, yellow heads and necks, and startlingly outlined eyes. They nest on the rocky cliffs of the European and North American coasts of the North Atlantic and, once grown, spend their days sailing across the ocean. The acrobatics by which they make their living ~ steep climbs into the air and speedy plunges straight into the sea ~ are rivaled only by those of pelicans.
What better metaphor for a sweeping search of one's life choices and opportunities than a gannet extended above the waves, a regal and yet restless surveyor of the vast ocean surface? The gannet reminds us that life is an adventure in both beauty and profound unease, and that the sea itself is limitless in its textures and possibilities.
From the mold, mildew, water, and demoralization will rise an even stronger university in an even stronger city. I'm certain of it. After all, it's my alma mater!
6 comments:
I'm sure it will rise again...but I'm not sure if it will in time for your DD to take advantage of it... Lisa :-]
WEll, she's certainly planning to be there! Optimism is essential here.
They`ll be back!!!
V
From the mold, mildew, water, and demoralization will rise an even stronger university in an even stronger city. I'm certain of it. After all, it's my alma mater!
Go, Tulane!! Go, DD!! Hope all is well, and that they can rise sooner rather than later.
Warmly,
Vicky
You meditate...you meditate...you meditate...and you COME BACK! --Van Morrison
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