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Eyes on the Ball

On top of the world,

The world’s at your fingertips,

Keep eyes on the ball.

The featured image is a fun little composite piece that I made for my haiku. It was originally about “insignificance,” but the man on top looked too large to be unimportant. An oversized ego perhaps!

As it turns out, I think the haiku is about staying focused. We can do much more than we think, but only if we remain calm & balanced. No worries there, they’ve just ordered another shut-down so I won’t be overdoing anything anytime soon.

Maybe I can learn how to spin a basketball?

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it!
—Janet

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16 responses to “Eyes on the Ball”

  1. Rhen Laird Avatar
    Rhen Laird

    A shutdown at work? Are you going to be okay? Thinking of you prayerfully, no matter what 🙂 ❤

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      No a shutdown of restaurants, gyms, salons, etc. They were just starting to open and the gov shut it all down again. I seriously want to take a backpacking trip in the mountains. It is the perfect time. But I think I’m too old for that lol.

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    2. Rhen Laird Avatar
      Rhen Laird

      Oh yes–I guess a lot of us are impatient to have “normal” life again, with things open that we enjoy–but the virus is persistent and deadly. Maybe you’re not too old to take a little hike?? Getting away would do you good–you work so hard, at everything 🙂 ❤

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    3. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Yeah I’m not too old but won’t do it alone. I need a partner. Guess it’s going on the bucket list lol.

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    4. Rhen Laird Avatar
      Rhen Laird

      No, absolutely don’t do anything alone these days! Your son isn’t available?

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    5. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Haha! No we traveled together before. I think that was enough for him. No worries. I need to graduate first! One more year.

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    6. Rhen Laird Avatar
      Rhen Laird

      Oh gosh, I’ll bet there’s a great story re traveling with your son… I love your goals, you inspire me daily!

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  2. John Avatar
    John

    I hope you haven’t lost your job, Janet. I am curious about which applications you use for your images, but won’t ask. Maybe a secret! ❤️

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      No, I go to school. My.part time jobs have been down since March. They just shut down anything that is entertaining. Gyms, salons, indoor eating etc. How is it in Vegas? Are those types of businesses open? For the special effects I use Smart Photo Editor. I love it!!

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    2. John Avatar
      John

      OK, thanks! The fun things are where humans gather so closely, we are a very social specie! As far as I know, there are a few casinos and/or venues open along the Strip, but honestly, I avoid the news in general hence I am not sure. I avoid the Strip anyway.

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  3. Nima Mohan Avatar
    Nima Mohan

    Lovely image and a good Haiku about it.. !! Well done Janet 🙂

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Thanks Nima!

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    2. Nima Mohan Avatar
      Nima Mohan

      Welcome Janet 🙂

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  4. gr8ful_collette Avatar
    gr8ful_collette

    Great image! It goes so well with the haiku. Although, it feels like the world is on top of us these days, or at least has the upper hand. Hang in there…what else can we do? 💕

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Thank you and yes I know it does feel like that. I think I’m doing the old recovery trick… act “as if.” Let’s see if it works. 😂

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