Dealing with the normal muddle and bewilderment of passing life with an optimism not based on any facts. This blog is remarkably free of practical advice but shares some of my experiences and the lessons I’ve learned from them. I hope you enjoy it. I’ve decided to add this little word poem here because it reflects some of my thoughts about Blogging. Hope you enjoy it if you stumble upon it.
“Some come by to read a line or two, see nothing here and soon move on their way.That I understand . Life is full of glances. But to you, who read beyond an opening phrase I say this:
Online we meet.. inside.. out: emotions first, and dreams of course. Some anecdotes: piecemeal at best. Brief glimpses of a passing life, written in faltering intimacy.
Reader meet the writer of these words.
Let us imagine , you and I, standing in some forest glade, or on a sidewalk in some busy town. Feel a wind rise up, magic in its properties, and watch the scenery round us fall away .Lift the objects gently, one by one, till buildings, trees,and all but ground are gone. Nothing to see now, just you and I: alone in words with stillness in our hearts.
What would we see: alien or lover. Confused of spirit or finally at peace. Naked, uneasy or living harmony. Would you see danger, and cautionary tales, or some stranger on the road, hold out his hand to help you safely home .
Life soon passes, my skin attests to that. Those nimble limbs that ran as if a breath are now at rest on this, an average day. And you; where are you in this? Still out for love, or running from the cost. Dreaming of spires with bells that chime your name, or dragging your history down some deserted path. The tragedy that caught you, or the blessing of a charm are present now and written on your face. Mine too is full of complex history
But in this moment, nearly at an end . Let me hope that you who caught my words, and held them briefly in your thoughts, find the peace to quench your doubts and walk with me towards your chosen path.
From what I’ve seen so far I think we might be soul mates watching the unfolding of the universe.
I’m curious about the title. Assuming it isn’t just a sleep aid, I hope it will be revealed somehow.
It’s sounds more mysterious than it is. I live by a river and there are a lot of ducks on it. I rather like ducks, and some of my best conversations have been with them
My home is Mucky Manor, a tree farm. My pond, like your river, is my muse. I call the pond, “The Big Muck.” I’ve had the most imaginative and delightful discourses of my life with wood ducks, blue heron, and all the life inhabiting The Big Muck. Thanks for this post, and for your blog. We all need to take a deep breath and find what’s real.
I’m so glad you found my blog so I could find yours. Your writing is beautiful. I look forward to exploring more.
b
Have you considered writing a book? Your posts would make a lovely one.
I’m glad you commented on my post today so I could discover your blog. I look forward to reading more.
Hi, I found you via risingontheroad. I Just wanted to say that I have been enjoying your posts and the insights they contain. Your posts about ‘howling at the moon’ are very interesting. I sometimes read beautiful and eloquent posts that people have written about their personal struggles and it can be very hard to respond appropriately without sounding trite or as if you are just paying lip service. I find the ‘like’ button difficult sometimes too – it can seem a bit cavalier and disrespectful. If that makes sense! Anyway, I have subscribed, and look forward to reading more.
Hey, stumbled upon your blog. Your writing is so lucid!
I found your blog through Elizabeth at Mirth and Motivation and am so glad I did. I particularly love the piece on Jack. How lucky to have had such a friend and how lovely are your memories.
I look forward to reading more of your posts. I have subscribed. .
Of all the blogs in all the towns in all the world, he stumbles into mine… Just when I think I can’t keep up with any more blogs, particularly a thoughtful one, you show up and what do I do. I begin countingducks!
I’m so glad I get to read your writing.
It really is something.
I’m not sure who found whom – was it you who first visited and commented or was it I? – No matter really, I like your voice – it is decidedly British, introspective without being emotionally pornographic, and spot on in many ways. I find it decidedly refreshing. I notice you are new to blogging, and I do hope you continue. These are great pieces so far.
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As one of my favorite bloggers to read, I have nominated you for a most Versatile Blogger award. Details are on my page in a piece where I have included a link to your pages. I believe the point of the award and sharing is to bring more people to your pages. I sure hope it does! Your pages deserve all the attention they can get
Happy Blogging!
I love your blog!
Julie
I love yours so it’s a mutual pleasure. And I love your paintings by the way and I’m very pleased you are having some success with them
Ducks, where are you? Hope all’s well.
Ditto … I dropped by in case my email subscription had stopped working (as has happened in the past with a couple of my other subscriptions). But not so in this case…
I just wanted to say I’ve just nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award – congrats. You can find info at the link… http://maturestudenthanginginthere.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/blogging-marvellous/
Jacqueline
Thats really very kind. I appreciate the thought. I’m not clever enough to do all the linking bits but it’s a heartwarmer anyway
Hi, I have something for you.
http://inaweblogisback.wordpress.com/2011/11/29/the-jennifer-avventura-appreciation-award/
Hi Countingducks,
You viewed my blog a while ago, and I wanted to let you know the outcome of my plight.
You may find this interesting. I have loved having a voice, and love to read[hear] others.
I hope you like the end/beginning of mine. http://livelifedirectly.blogspot.com/
Oh and I will keep checking out yours as it has given me inspiration.
Thanks, and have a Merry Christmas. I know I will.
Peter, Is everything all right? It’s been quite a while since you’ve posted or visited other blogs and I was just a bit concerned. I hope it’s because you’ve been very busy with holiday preparations and celebrations.
Send up a flag and let me know you’re ok. You know where to find me.
b
Thank you for passing by my blog, I am now following your blog, will check it out later I am working
Nice to meet you. Doris
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You write beautifully. Im so happy to have stumbled across your blog.
Much love to you!
-Asha
It was really nice to see that you had visited my Blog, and read a number of posts. Very cheering. I am now going to have a look at your Blog
Sure! I’d be most pleased!
-Asha
Dear CD, I know you’re not one for doing all the linky bits etc, but I had to put you on my list for the Blog of the Year 2012 Award, because you wrote the favourite post I read this year!
http://stepbackfromtheedge.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/an-unexpected-honour-blog-of-the-year-2012-award/
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog
Hey I just read your comment over at http://www.yourdailymedia.com/ and I think you are right, just thought I would tell you that and offer up one other thing? You don’t have to apologize in advance for anything you say, it is called Free Speech, and your opinion while not being accepted is still yours, and you have a constitutional right to say it.
Fresh Pressed is just as you described it.
DS
Hands down the most poignant and poetic home page I have yet come across – thanks so much for liking my blog so I could find yours!
Your words always give me the peace to quench my doubts about my chosen path!
I have nominated you for the Liebster Award x
That’s very kind. Thank you very much
You have a lovely site – I’ve just had a look around. It is so full of insight that you have within you through pondering on your own experiences and really listening to those of others you have met on your life’s journey. Your posts are thought provoking and touching. I loved the imagery you conjured in this post. I will be back for more.x
I love your writing style! Wow.
Your writing is really lovely.
I’m not a big fan of being like everyone else, but on this occasion, I agree with everyone else.
Terry
Thanks. I like your work too. Authentic.
Evangeline
I liked this post.
Thank you very much for the follow, it’s very encouraging.
Terry
Thank you for the visit. Greetings from Berlin. Cheers.
You have a beautiful way with words, great imagery. Thanks for the trail of the “like” in Shadows leading me here.
Very nice of you to pop by, and thank you for the lovely comment
And thank you for the follow!
Your writing is beautiful, poetic, thoughtful. If our words were to stand face to face yours would resemble a mystical creature, like a unicorn and mine would be an alien.
I’ll try my best to do more than glance. 
That’s such a nice thing to say
Thanks for posting a “like” on my new blog about my book, A Chance To Say Good-Bye. It means a lot to have my blog liked by an established, creative writer. I’ve posted the first three chapters of my book on my blog. Thanks, again. Gretchen Gates
I love your blog and nominated you for a Liebster Award: http://lipstickandlollypops.com/2013/04/30/liebster-award/!
Best,
Julia
Heartfelt thanks for dropping by my blog and thereby allowing me to find your own. Your writing is quite wonderful and the punch-up in the anger management class just had me chuckling like a loon in the middle of a crowded office. A great talent.
Thanks for visiting my blog http://www.judythewriter.wordpress.com I’m happy you enjoyed One Word Wednesday. Your LIKE lead me to your delightful blog. Your imaginery inspires me. I’ll be dropping by often and hope to see you at Voices and Views from the Front Porch.
I’ve read more of your blogs and can’t resist asking if you might be Irish. Your banners suggests scenes I’ve viewed there and your words remind me so of Ireland. Write on.
Well I’m smiling, but I’m not Irish. I’m English with a certain amount of Norwegian in me to inject a semblance of common sense
good concept!
My dear friend…I have nominated you with the Sunshine Award…it’s OK for you to take time to post about it or if you are busy then leave it as well so that it doesn’t become a chore…but I would like to show my appreciation through this award for your awesome blog and you being such a nice person and an awesome friend. Wish you an awesome day ahead!
http://talkingexperience.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/sunshine-award/
Thank you for liking my post and thereby allowing me to discover your blog – I will be back!
Hi there. I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a Sunshine Award at http://elizabethfrattaroli.wordpress.com . Hope that’s okay
Thank you for recently liking one of my posts. I just recently started blogging and appreciate the support. Just looked at countingducks and am very impressed! Will come back soon to read more.
Beautifully written introduction. I will be back.
Thanks for the follow and the likes. Love your writing so now I am following you too!
Thank you kindly for giving my humble and first-time effort a read. I am humbled, actually, by the commentary made here by others…to realize your apparent skill in this arena. I appreciate your kindness and I am glad I got to come by and see your fans speak of your work. This piques my interest in your stories and therefore I plan to come back to read on.
Hi,
Thanks so much for the recent like of my blog post about finding joy in simple things. It led me to your blog, which I am now following.
I look forward to reading your posts.
I love the name of your blog too.
Nancy
Thanks for helping me find you. Your writing cuts to the quick. Great work.