There are certain places that we hold with sacred reverence in our hearts. Places that evoke strong emotions, bring back fond memories, and emit an energy that cannot be explained by their physical composition. Amherst, Massachusetts is without a doubt one of those places.
Love it! First two thoughts were driving down the road along Long Sands Beach in York, seeing the ocean, the lighthouse, the beach and also, walking up the ramp in Fenway, seeing and smelling the green grass and then the Green Monster. You perfectly put me in a happy place I can't totally explain to anyone else. Nor do I fully understand it myself, but you captured it for a moment.
Although, if you are hearing the Grateful Dead coming from the hills, I would suspect a substance induced euphoria. Not that there's anything wrong with that! Haha.
Sorry you don't feel you can get that feeling completely back, but I bet years from now you'll head out there for some unknown reason and the pleasant feeling will overcome you. Enjoy.
York and Fenway are wonderful! Definitely an escape from reality. I'm sure you're right that the feeling will be back for fleeting periods and I'll do my best to soak it in.
As far as the hills singing Grateful Dead: drugs are cool, but I think enjoying sunny spring weather and blossoming flowers can also be quite euphoric.
Love it! First two thoughts were driving down the road along Long Sands Beach in York, seeing the ocean, the lighthouse, the beach and also, walking up the ramp in Fenway, seeing and smelling the green grass and then the Green Monster. You perfectly put me in a happy place I can't totally explain to anyone else. Nor do I fully understand it myself, but you captured it for a moment.
Although, if you are hearing the Grateful Dead coming from the hills, I would suspect a substance induced euphoria. Not that there's anything wrong with that! Haha.
Sorry you don't feel you can get that feeling completely back, but I bet years from now you'll head out there for some unknown reason and the pleasant feeling will overcome you. Enjoy.
York and Fenway are wonderful! Definitely an escape from reality. I'm sure you're right that the feeling will be back for fleeting periods and I'll do my best to soak it in.
As far as the hills singing Grateful Dead: drugs are cool, but I think enjoying sunny spring weather and blossoming flowers can also be quite euphoric.
Not so sure about the drugs being cool, but the Dead guys certainly thought so.
Excellent writing Johnny! My favorite so far!
Thanks!