Tethered To A String

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“Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower

The kite flew over Crescent Beach skies at the whim of the wind and the hands below that gripped its strings, oblivious to current realities. Many around the world don't know when classrooms will reopen, when work will be possible, when loved ones on opposite sides of banned borders can be visited. They are like kites waiting for a string to snap so they can break free from the constraints of the pandemic. B.C. carefully started reopening when the curve flattened. Hopefully, citizens will act responsibly as things move along. If we push forward too soon we will need to pull back. Until a quick fix arrives, COVID-19 demands extreme patience, leaving much about life up in the air. Waiting for clarity is uncomfortable but some still enjoy the moments and persevere.


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Comments

  1. eileeninmdJuly 17, 2020 at 3:30 AM

    Hello, it is good to see careful re-openings.. People must still wear their mask in public areas. Having patience and staying calm, being kind will help everyone. Love the kite images. Wishing you a happy day and weekend!

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  2. s.cJuly 17, 2020 at 4:06 AM

    Nice kite, long time ago I saw one.

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  3. JimJuly 17, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    Great sky shot.

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  4. TomJuly 17, 2020 at 7:27 AM

    ...typically I am not a patience persons, but under the current circumstances i'm prepared to wait!!!

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  5. KlaraJuly 17, 2020 at 8:21 AM

    interesting quote, fitting with you image.

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  6. KarenJuly 17, 2020 at 8:21 AM

    There is nothing more relaxing than watching a kite fly!

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  7. Spare Parts and PicsJuly 17, 2020 at 8:21 AM

    I like the analogy. Beautiful photo!

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  8. LisaJuly 17, 2020 at 9:54 AM

    Very pretty! I am actually waiting to receive a print of a watercolor painting in the mail today. It's called "Kites," with people on a beach with kites.

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  9. DeniseinVAJuly 17, 2020 at 9:56 AM

    Great Dwight D. Eisenhower quote, a very clever pairing with what is going on today. I am always shaking my head these days. Anyhow, those are real pretty kite photos. Stay safe and healthy!

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  10. Nivin KadarJuly 17, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    Nice Capture :)

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  11. Hootin AnniJuly 17, 2020 at 2:16 PM

    Such a gorgeous, wonderful atmosphere you created!

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  12. AngieJuly 17, 2020 at 9:56 PM

    Well said, my dear, well said. Our son will be moving in with us - he recently graduated from college but the job search is going slowly. We are excited to have him home, but I am sure that it will be an adjustment for all of us. Enjoy your weekend!

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  13. MarjaJuly 17, 2020 at 10:00 PM

    Nice kites. Great that a reopening started. Here we are lucky and have no community spread atm. In my home country Holland they do also well as they test everyone and use social distancing I am worried that it is going to take a long time before things get back to normal in the world

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  14. GattinaJuly 18, 2020 at 9:35 AM

    That looks so cheerful ! In these times I need a lot of things to cheer me up ! I hate going shopping I just like to go to friends !

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  15. David M. Gascoigne,July 18, 2020 at 1:26 PM

    When I was a kid, kite flying was a big thing, and where I lived we all made our own. I don't remember seeing anyone with a store-bought kite. Now it seems to be a popular pastime in the Asian community, but even at that I don't see people flying kites often. and I NEVER see a home made kite. And more's the pity.

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  16. stardustJuly 19, 2020 at 7:24 AM

    The kite is flying comfortably stretching streamer tails. Kite-flying is a nice choice as an analogy. Once the curve became flat but with gradual lift of restrictions, things have been getting worse especially in Tokyo. In Nara City, infection has been zero since mid-May but has been increasing little by little. Good part is that most of the positive people have no or few symptoms. Take care.

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  17. carol l mckennaJuly 19, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    Awesome kite and sky shots ^_^

    Live each moment with love,
    A ShutterBug Explores

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  18. Lady FiJuly 20, 2020 at 7:14 AM

    We still need a lot of patience! Love the kite shots.

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  19. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJuly 20, 2020 at 1:51 PM

    I loved kites when I was young - such fun!

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 20, 2020 at 9:53 PM

    Persevere and enjoy the moments ... that is just about all I *can* do. What an apt quote and perfect picture.

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  21. Tanza ErlambangJuly 21, 2020 at 11:03 AM

    remind me when I was kid, I like to fly kite.
    Great shot

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  22. Fun60July 21, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    I like the quote, so apt at the moment. I haven't seen any kites for a long time. Your photos are a reminder of what I am missing.

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  23. abasozoraJuly 22, 2020 at 2:28 AM

    good season for kite flying, so is the air here blowing kites

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