Yesterday on her blog, La La posted about sublime moments. La La said it’s when “everything blends perfectly and I am keenly aware that my soul, heart and brain are exactly where we all need to be. Do you know what I mean?”
Yes, La La, I do know. I see it in the trees.
First, it was the pink ones.
Next, the smelly, white ones.
But then, the blue trees…Sublime.
And if that isn’t enough, how about a walk on the Rainbow Bridge? I mean, have you ever walked on a bridge called the Rainbow Bridge? Have ya, huh? Sublime. It’s a foot bridge for pedestrians and bikes. How could it not be? (Correction: This is actually called the Historic Truss Bridge).
A bonus sublime would be if I saw the headless lizard on my walk on the Rainbow Bridge. It would be an extra-special bonus if while walking on the Rainbow Bridge and spotting the headless lizard, I was wearing a light-up necklace.
Here’s the Rainbow Bridge. No matter! All of it is sublime.
But how is this for sublime? My six-year-old was rubbing my back…oohh…it gets better. He says to me, “Your skin is as soft as the rock of a river.”
Sublime Magic.
Thanks, La La. You inspire.
AmyReeseWrites 
there’s also de Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls.
A headless lizard indeed is sublime lol
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Thanks, Leo! I would love to see that one. I’m sure that one would most sublime!
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Soft as the rock of a river. Our children are the ultimate sublime -ity.
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Thanks, Shalagh. I agree!
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Beautiful pics! Your skin is as soft as a rock of a river has now inspired me right on back. Also, that headless lizard is crazy. As always, I love your writing and thanks for the mention!
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And thank you, La La, for the inspiration. I knew there was a reason I saw the headless lizard…Thanks, and of course, you’re welcome.
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We have a rainbow bridge here in Indianapolis. It’s a concrete bridge. Here’s a photo.
Both of the bridges in your post are beauties!
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Thanks, Jim. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photo. I see the rainbow at the top of it!
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That’s a lot of sublimes for one day, especially the last one!! We don’t build bridges for beauty anymore–just utility. Love that last picture.
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Thanks, Ly. I agree I had my fill of sublime for a day, but I think you can always find it somewhere if you’re looking!
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Your writing is sublime this morning and the pictures a welcome bit of sunshine as we are experiencing an ice and snow day. Blahhh. Thanks for the smile Amy– as always, you’ve brightened my day. PS– kids really are the best, right?
Audra
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Gotta agree with unfetters as this post is sublime. Cheers to your six year old!
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Thank you, Frank! He always has something up his sleeve.
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Oh Audra, I’m glad I can brighten your day! I’m sorry you have snow and ice. Spring is around the corner, right? Thanks. I agree kids are magical. – Amy
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on the bright side– NO WORK –snow day for Mom, Dad and the teen. Yay!
They are magically delicious indeed —
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Audra, no work….THAT is sublime!! Yay!!
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I’m loving the comment by your six year old. It doesn’t get any more sublime than that.
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Thanks, Renee. I agree that was a bit of magic. I love when that happens. Those are special moments.
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Beautiful pictures. Your writing is sublime.
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Oh, thanks! I appreciate that.
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Your 6- year old sounds like he speaks guru speak! Haha too funny!
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He’s wiser than his years, Becca! Sometimes I’ll think “what did he just say?!!” Then, I’ll ask him to repeat it, usually a couple of times….
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You should keep track of them and put them into a book called “Adages of the Six Year-Old Guru”
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Oh, love that title, Becca! Great idea!
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I can’t tell you how many times I have crossed over the “Rainbow Bridge”. We have a bridge that crosses from Niagara Falls, ON (Canada) to Niagara Falls, NY (USA). The name is because of the rainbows you can see coming of the waterfalls as you cross the bridge. It is a way of life for locals to cross that bridge. The only way I can see to show you a picture is to point you to this post that has1 picture of it in it http://canadica.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/over-the-river/
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Michelle, I love that post! That was your Freshly Pressed. I remember it well. That’s quite a bridge, all right. It must be a beautiful sight to see with rainbows over it. I’m learning that there are other Rainbow Bridges out there! Thanks for sharing that with me.
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What a joy to read and view Amy!! I am reading this before I go to work, and it really puts me in a good place. Thank you.
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Those are some sublime images. Life sure is beautiful sometimes.
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Thanks, David. It’s good to soak it up every now and then.
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These photos are great. I am eagerly awaiting our pink and white blossoming trees to do their magic, but it’s going to be in the 30s all week. But I know it will happen soon. And that will be sublime. 🙂
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Wishing you sublime moments very soon, Carrie! I see pink and white blossoms in your future.
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I need a bit of an explanation for the blue trees?
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Well Vanessa, they are simply sublime….
Seriously, I don’t know what to make of them. That’s downtown Sacramento. As soon as I saw them, I snapped a photo. Now, I’ll have to do some research. I wonder, too.
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I just had a quick search and found the answer! http://downtownsac.org/sacramento-tree-foundation-announces-blue-tree-project/
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Ha!! Wow!! Thanks, Vanessa. We ARE the tree city, maybe that’s why I’m always so fascinated by trees. That’s exactly where I was (as stated in article) – by the Convention Center. Thank you so much for that, Vanessa. You rock! It is a cool project.
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I agree that trees are wonderful! You can almost sense their personality sometimes!
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I think that’s very true, Vanessa!
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Amy, this is a sublime post. The pics are great, the headless lizard kind of scared me but what your six-year-old said — kids see things as they truly are without reservation or filters, THAT was most likely the most sublime moment of the day.
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Thank you, Brigitte. Yes, my six-year-old stops me in my tracks from time to time. He can work magic.
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Comments from six-year-olds mean the most because you know they don’t hold any punches.
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Exactly, Jen. If only everyone could communicate in this way, huh? Thanks.
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What a beautiful sublime post, Amy 😀 I wish my skin was as soft as a rock of a river! That comment is ‘cute factor’ off the charts 😀
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Ah, thanks, Dianne! It is a cherished moment.
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Your kid sounds pretty sublime. Very zen.
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Thanks, Tania. He is, indeed!
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Sublime, yes. But the headless lizard? Eewww.
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Okay…maybe that’s a little creepy, He Who. I was having a moment!
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Well, okay then!
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I am SO jealous of your trees, Amy! The ones around here are still looking COLD!
I’m not so sure I’ve very jealous of that lizard, though.
🙂
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I do live in the City of Trees, Robert, or at least nearby. 🙂 I threw in that lizard just to make sure you’re paying attention. 🙂
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Gorgeous work!
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Thanks, Hook!
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That’s a beautiful bridge. I’ve been on the Rainbow Bridge in NY-Ontario, but didn’t realize there were so many. Is that one over the Sacramento River?
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Hey Smak! I wouldn’t have guessed there were so many Rainbow bridges either! I just love this one. It’s actually over Lake Natoma in Folsom, a little lake along side the American River. Here’s a little bit about it: http://files.myfolsom.com/lakenatoma.shtml
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That’s pretty cool–thanks for the extra info. I pass through that area from time to time on my way north, but I rarely pass through Folsom.
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What to know something funny, Smak…I’ve realized that’s not really the Rainbow Bridge. The big bridge is the Rainbow Bridge. I updated my post. Oh well!! A small bumble…I knew it was around there somewhere!
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