Surviving Whangdepootenawah
Quote de jour
"Only after disaster can we be resurrected."
~Chuck Palahniuk
Surviving whangde... what? If you're shaking your head, you're not alone. Mine is still spinning in the aftermath of the worst storm I've experienced. I believe good can come out of bad, hope trumps fear and trying times teach lessons of resilience. What did I learn from recent events? Being a never-ending student of life, I learned whangdepootenawah is the Ojibway word for disaster. I learned nature is powerful than the Internet, and home is in the heart.
In the weeks to come, I'll share more insights as repairs around the house and garden evolve. For now, I leave you with some images.
"Only after disaster can we be resurrected."
~Chuck Palahniuk
Surviving whangde... what? If you're shaking your head, you're not alone. Mine is still spinning in the aftermath of the worst storm I've experienced. I believe good can come out of bad, hope trumps fear and trying times teach lessons of resilience. What did I learn from recent events? Being a never-ending student of life, I learned whangdepootenawah is the Ojibway word for disaster. I learned nature is powerful than the Internet, and home is in the heart.
In the weeks to come, I'll share more insights as repairs around the house and garden evolve. For now, I leave you with some images.
Posted by Layla Morgan Wilde at 3/19/2010 1:10 PM 
Categories: Nature, Westchester County, Photography, Spirituality
Tags: whangdepootenawah
Categories: Nature, Westchester County, Photography, Spirituality
Tags: whangdepootenawah
Gosh, that looks awful. I guess that is all in your yard. I had heard there was a terrible storm in Upper NY. That looks awful and I am so sorry. Did any of the trees land on the house??? I hope not.
Good luck.
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Thanks, Marg. This is just north of NYC. We have over an acre, lot's of damage.
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OMG! Are you back?
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Yes, and no. I'll be blogging, but I don't want to promise that it will be every day.
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I'm speechless. My heart aches for the old trees, and for you - so many of your posts chronicled the beautiful view of trees from your house through the seasons. I'm humbled that you're already able to see the gifts from this traumatic experience. Continuing to send you lots of love and light as you deal with the aftermath, both physically and emotionally.
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Ingrid, your healing light is much appreciated. Many beloved trees are gone,but the big maple I regularly photograph remains.
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Whoa! You got whanged big time. Sorries! We just got wet.
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WOW! What time of day was it and how long did it last? Glad you and your home survived...
It will make quite the difference for your garden...more light!
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Bob, it lasted two days. The big trees came down on Saturday. Thanks for the L&L.
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I'm shocked, its more intense than I thought. I'm glad you sourced your inner native woman, with Ojibway word for disaster, and in your wisdom, you instinctively try to see the bigger picture and the lessons the universe has for us. Yes the sun is out today, the winds have died down and even the crocus are peeking through the rubble; the resilience of nature is amazing. I'm thankful, you, Joe and the kids survived this storm, in your protected 200-year-old home! This is one Catastrophe you will remember for some time.... I look forward to the renewal. Stay strong,Love T
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