We don’t know what tomorrow will bring
whether sunshine or rain.
Holding our breath, consumed and concerned, silently.
Our world is moving faster and faster where technology reigns.
We look ahead trying to grasp all the changes yet
running trying to keep up, slipping, existing and moving at a slower pace.
I haven’t had a Saturday off in weeks but this past Saturday, I finally had the opportunity to explore a new town not too far from my home. My friend has been encouraging me to check it out for such a long time. So I decided to take a leap of faith and drove to this new location with my daughter. This was our day to spend some quality time together. Both our schedules have been out of whack lately so we made a decision to escape towards a new adventure. The name of the town is New Hope in Pennsylvania near the Delaware River.
It was a humid sunny and hot day. Maybe a little too warm for my taste. The heat has been excruciating this summer and that day will probably go down in history as another scorcher. When it’s not raining like it has been on a regular basis lately, the sun is blazing. By the way, I thought rain was supposed to cool our temperature down. It feels of late it’s going higher or am I just imagining the intense heat,
As we approached the town, we caught glimpses of the Delaware river on our left and beautiful houses on our right. We drove down Main Street where we observed several restaurants and small businesses. There was plenty of metered parking on the street however we decided to park in an all day lot.
In the middle of the town, a small house was designated for visitors where we were able to get a map, booklets, and pamphlets about the town and surrounding area. If one wanted to take a ride on the Delaware river, there was also a small ferry available which will take you on a small tour up and down the river. So much to do and so little time.
I was so glad we wore comfortable shoes as there was quite a bit of walking but so worth it. There were museums to satisfy everyone’s taste and small shops with various types of merchandise. As we went door to door looking at jewelry, clothing, and other paraphernalia, we happened to purchase some items at relatively good prices. But don’t be fooled, there were also quite a few high-end stores. If you’re on a budget, beware or bring some extra money if you want to spend a little more.
A small bridge connects New Hope Pennsylvania to Lambertsville New Jersey We walked to the other side where we got a better view of the Delaware River. If you have a taste for antiques and additional shopping, you’ll find it here.
We slipped into a small coffee shop which also sold ice cream in order to get a break from the heat. My daughter ordered mint chocolate chip and I ordered buttered pecan. What a treat after a nice day. It was extremely refreshing and delicious.
Beautiful flowers were arranged in unison by a sidewalk. Crowds of people everywhere enjoying the moment. We were so glad we had the opportunity to spend the day together.
After walking around Lambertsville, we went back to New Hope and stopped at a few more stores where we made additional purchases. Our finale was at a popular restaurant named Havana where we sat an ordered a refreshing drink and ate some appetizers.
In the future, I intend to come back to New Hope. If you have the opportunity to discover new places near your home, spend it with someone special and build memories that will last a lifetime.
Can you recommend any places near where you live?
It’s easier said than done,
Life is not always easy when you’re constantly on the run.
There are people who are extremely successful living their dreams
Making millions of dollars, it’s hard so it seems
But as you know, it’s easier said than done
As you search for answers, you must understand
Nothing will ever happen if you don’t have a plan
So reach for the sky if that is your wish
But realize in life there is always a twist
It’s easier said than done
Believe and get what you want out of life and know in your heart it’s going to take time
However just be careful where you step it’s a serious climb
It’s easier said than done
So what don’t you worry of the challenges that may come your way
Life is hard and sometimes stormy but there is coming a day
Regardless of the problems that you’ll leave behind
Guess what things will change bare that in mind
It’s easier said than done
You have to know what you want out of life even if it’s hard to explore
That’s the only way you’ll soar
Have the ability to put things into perspective
Search and reach for the stars and go introspective
It’s easier said than done
Ask yourself the most serious question when you contemplate your life’s direction
It takes faith and belief as you get to that intersection
I know and understand it’s easier said than done
Acknowledge God is your strength, you can’t do it alone
Our God in Heaven who sits on His thrown
That’s the answer that you can’t ignore
Otherwise life would be a terrible bore
Because when you focus on this life, it’s never easier said than done.
Pat Fagan
It’s show time as the weather begins to cooperate giving us warm and sunny days. At times, a little too warm for my taste. Last weekend, I felt like I was melting away like the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz. The humidity was high and there was very little relief from a sun-drenched day. However, this event was so worth the trip. Continue reading “Show Time”
We are all dependent to some degree
There are some people struggling to break free
Picking other people’s pockets to support their lifestyle
Using their money rather than your own meanwhile
You got paid, now you’re broke
Using every penny while you joked
Now you will continue to use other folks
You’re robbing Peter to pay Paul
And you will continue to fall
The things in life which really mattered, you ignored
While living on the edge because you were bored
Now the debt collector is ringing and knocking at your door
But guess what, now you’re poor
Simply put, it’s time to pay up
But now you’re holding an empty cup
Picking other people’s pockets
It’s a crying shame
If you keep up this lifestyle, you’ve lost the game
You see the game of life is a complicated one
So you can’t live your whole life, living on the run.
Learn to be independent so you can be free
It’s a fact of life that will help you to live more carefree.
Pat Fagan
Scattered Thoughts in Life 