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Posted on April 6, 2020 by beth

a gate in the hedge

leads the way

in

or

out

to

what?

to

where?

is it better

to go

around

or

through

or

walk on by?

—

“the world is all gates, all opportunities, strings of tension waiting to be struck.”

-ralph waldo emerson

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utesmile on April 6, 2020 at 6:15 am said:

Brilliant!

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 6:54 am said:
  
  thanks, ute –
  
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ivor20 on April 6, 2020 at 6:28 am said:

In Geelong it’s late
I’m not going to try the gate
That I could take
So I’ll sit here and wait

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 6:54 am said:
  
  ha – perfect!
  
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Brad Osborne on April 6, 2020 at 6:31 am said:

This is written in such a fun and delicious form. The metaphor of choice is painted succinctly and beautifully. Well written, Beth!

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 6:55 am said:
  
  thanks so much, brad –
  
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Chatter Master on April 6, 2020 at 6:58 am said:

Since we have the time…let’s go through today, around tomorrow, and pass on by the day after. 🙂

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 8:24 am said:
  
  Why not?
  
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  - Chatter Master on April 6, 2020 at 7:07 pm said:
    
    I’m in. And out. And around.
    
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Norah on April 6, 2020 at 7:18 am said:

That’s one well-positioned gate!

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 8:24 am said:
  
  It’s perfect!
  
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Life With The Top Down on April 6, 2020 at 7:43 am said:

Beautiful!

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 8:23 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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shankjoejoe on April 6, 2020 at 8:01 am said:

Very cool. My last house I rented had an arched gate leading to the neighbors yard. It was completely overgrown, and no longer used. Great piece.

Joe

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 8:23 am said:
  
  I love things like that. Thanks, joe
  
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  - shankjoejoe on April 6, 2020 at 9:32 am said:
    
    Ditto!
    
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Cynthia Harrison on April 6, 2020 at 8:21 am said:

💕💕💕

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 8:24 am said:
  
  ❤️
  
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markbialczak on April 6, 2020 at 8:22 am said:

That put out an interesting vibe for sure, Beth.

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 8:25 am said:
  
  I agree-
  
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Jim Stewart on April 6, 2020 at 9:29 am said:

I love stuff like that. To use it or not would depend on the day, methinks.

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 9:31 am said:
  
  i agree
  
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Sadje on April 6, 2020 at 9:37 am said:

A moot point!

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 9:59 am said:
  
  Could be –
  
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  - Sadje on April 6, 2020 at 10:06 am said:
    
    😉
    
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Erika on April 6, 2020 at 10:00 am said:

That’s a very good one. We will reach our destinations, either way. But how we reach it is up to us!

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 3:34 pm said:
  
  Yes, that’s it –
  
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  - Erika on April 6, 2020 at 3:40 pm said:
    
    💖
    
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Louise Gallagher on April 6, 2020 at 10:03 am said:

NO matter the decision, the invitation is so enchanting!

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 3:34 pm said:
  
  It is –
  
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ckennedyhola on April 6, 2020 at 10:13 am said:

What a great way to start Monday! Gates are not locked doors–they are opportunities:)

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  Exactly!
  
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petespringerauthor on April 6, 2020 at 12:05 pm said:

There’s a funny spot not too far away from us with a toilet residing in a large open field.

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  Of course!)
  
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Francine P.H. on April 6, 2020 at 12:12 pm said:

One could always “climb over” the gate 😉

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 3:32 pm said:
  
  Options are limitless, great idea
  
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Martha Kennedy on April 6, 2020 at 12:59 pm said:

❤ Emerson

You might enjoy this book — by my thesis advisor and friend.

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 3:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you, martha
  
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Gottfried on April 6, 2020 at 1:11 pm said:

Lovely post, Beth

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 3:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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Eli Pacheco on April 6, 2020 at 2:14 pm said:

That gate’s a keeper, Beth.

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 3:32 pm said:
  
  Ha!
  
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Jim Borden on April 6, 2020 at 4:48 pm said:

seems like a secret portal, a la The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe…

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- beth on April 6, 2020 at 5:35 pm said:
  
  I know….
  
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indianeskitchen on April 6, 2020 at 11:15 pm said:

Very thought provoking Beth!

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- beth on April 7, 2020 at 6:29 am said:
  
  thanks, diane
  
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Green Global Trek on April 7, 2020 at 3:41 pm said:

It does not matter if one goes through or around… what matters is the consciousness that one is sculpting one’s life with each gate and crossroad that one takes.

Ben

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- beth on April 7, 2020 at 5:41 pm said:
  
  so well said, ben.
  
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Resa on April 9, 2020 at 4:29 pm said:

Hmmm, I have to think on this one. It seems like a trick question.

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- beth on April 9, 2020 at 4:30 pm said:
  
  Maybe all are possible options
  
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  - Resa on April 9, 2020 at 4:35 pm said:
    
    Possibly….
    Parachuting in could be the safest!
    
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    - beth on April 9, 2020 at 4:45 pm said:
      
      Could be!
      
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      - Resa on April 9, 2020 at 5:27 pm said:
        
        😀
        
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Carol Anne on April 11, 2020 at 9:22 pm said:

Nice beth! Good writing!

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