Only One On The Pier
With Latte in Hand, at 7 AM
I joyously drove to Our Bench
Even though the weather was rain and overcast.
Weather is an obstacle at times.
Wind and storm also have jostled
the Creativity of David and Carol’s family
But it is hanging in there.
Unfortunately unnatural things
Are creeping on to the end of the Pier.
The good news is they have no effect on
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Great Addition to Our Bench
Besides the wonder of the whole creative unit,
The little piece that hangs in the middle is a wonder.
The rest of the creative driftwood doesn’t move
But the little center piece continues to twist in the wind.
It just demands my attention.
You all have just added to what always was
a wonderful place to be
Any Morning
On The Pier
On The Pier-Before Sunrise
This was a first-On The Pier before Sunrise.
The Police just beat me to it.
They open the gate at 6 AM
and I was shortly right behind them.
One picture from end of the Pier
And another From Our Bench
A Different Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It was Like No Other
Doug Enjoys Our Bench
Doug and I had Dunkin Donuts coffee
On Our Bench This morning.
He was very good at feeding the Seagulls
and pointing out the creative work of local artists
( I couldn’t figure how to turn picture around!)
A Pleasure to have a family representative with me
To mutually enjoy the love of your gift:
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
(especially with Doug There)
Picture Speaks for itself About The Pier
Regardless Of Rain
Regardless of rain and inability to sit on Our Bench,
my Car immediately heads for the Pier and overcomes all obstacles.
Being with you all first thing in the morning
Is a loving privilege.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
38 DEGREES
That makes sitting on Our Bench Different
But the Pictures are always slightly more Beautiful
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
(You’ll experience over Thanksgiving)
Thanks
Pete
A Cold Morning-A Renee Special
Stopped at Our Bench
On the way to Mass
Just long enough
To take a Renee special
But had to stop on way out
Just long enough to acknowledge
Some one’s creative side.
Our Bench is a wonderful addiction
Thank you for
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
My First Latte On Newly Finished Bench
Great Late afternoon
On Our NEW Bench
The view was beautiful
The company was plentiful
Driftwood Most Dramatic
This morning’s initial view seemed dreary-
total fog overhead
But when I focused,
the driftwood grabbed my attention.
The high tide covered everything
except one rock,with a single seagull upon it.
But the highlight in the middle of the overhead
was scattered pieces of driftwood.
I wondered where they all came from
and where they would go.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Had Our Bench Refinished
Been planning on Resurfacing Our Bench before winter set in.
Finally found a local firm to do job.
Can’t wait for all of you at Thanksgiving
To see the great job they did.
Not easy to find reputable firm at reasonable prices.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Almost Too Bright To Take Picture
Coming and going,
The sun does its job.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet Is Is Like No Other
As Clint Eastwood would say
“You Make My Day”
Impossible to express my thanks
for the gift of the bench
from a loving family.
Light Shines In Different Ways
Today challenged my sense of proportion.
Rising sun was beautiful
Falling upon Veterans’ old ferry tracks away to war.
But the other side of the Pier
Demonstrated the Creative side of man(or woman)
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Bridge Is In Sun- And Trees
Getting colder each morning
So pictures taken from inside car.
Today struck by Sun focusing on TZ Bridge
And the changing colors of trees
As Fall begins to change everything.
Another Mid-Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Listening With Eyes Shut
Because I may conduct Listening workshops for Blind People ( Visions)
I sat on our Bench
with Eyes Open and with Eyes Shut.
Seeing the Clouds and the changing Mountain colors
Was very different
when looking at them- with my eyes SHUT!
I wondered how I will describe them to someone
Blind, sitting on the bench with me or Listening in a workshop..
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet Is Is Like No Other
Have To Overcome Roadblocks
One bend in the Road
Often presents a challenge
Always worth overcoming for
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other
Clouds Get Me Coming And Going
By now you may be tired of Clouds.
If you are, come see them in person.
I’ll save you a seat
As I drove out on the Pier
I wasn’t surprised to see No One.
Rain downpour tends to influence walkers-
And limits my outdoor picture talking.
Even opening car window was a dampening experience
Bit it didn’t stop me from”
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
This One Is Beyond Words
From Sunrise To Low Tide To Moon Set
Somewhere in the bible we find a line that says
“God’s wonders to perform”
He did all 3 this morning.
I first drove to the end of the Pier because Sunrise demanded it.
Next sitting on the bench, low tide reminded me of the history of veterans leaving the Pier
Finally, as driving off ,the moon demanded I stop and take a picture.
I can never thank you all enough for
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It was Like No Other.
God Bless You All.
He certainly has Blessed me with FAMILY
Cool And Rainy-On The Pier
Didn’t get out of the car
But scenery tells the story.
Not a sole at the end of the Pier but me
It was
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Was Like No Other
Sunrise Over The Hudson PLUS
Driving out and sitting on Our Bench
Can provide very different views
Plus a belated view at a different time and place,
Yet It Is
Another Morning
On the Pier
Thank God
Pete
On The Pier 1st
There is always a first time
ON THE PIER
to see people doing “different” things
especially in a Kayak.
The question is
How did they get there
Or How will they get out.
2 In The Morning, 1 In The Afternoon
No matter which
I love the differences.
At each sitting,
I think of you all,
Send some Text messages
And Give thanks for the gift of
Another Day
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Thanks
Pete
Another Morning
That I Didn’t Make
The End Of The Pier
Thanks anyway
You Are All In My Prayers
What A Difference a Takeoff Makes
What was different about today
Was a group of over 50 Canadian Geese
The scene was overcast and quiet
Until over 50 Canadian Geese
Decided to ALL TAKE OFF at the same time.
Ducks Quack !
Geese THUNDER
Almost burned myself with my very hot Latte!!
But It Was Like
No Other Morning
On The Pier
A Wonderful Morning At The Gazebo
It started fast and ended delightfully.
Road to the Pier was covered with High tide water
So enjoyed self at the Gazebo near the Creamery.
Once home received a call from Carol
Asking me if I had my I Phone
(Cell phone to those of you who don’t have one)
Jumped in my car,
went to pickup my I Phone at the Creamery
where the woman who found it in the Gazebo
had left it for me-after calling Carol-
Who had been the last person I had called!!
A Wonderful Morning
At The Gazebo
And Yet Hopefully Not Another One.
I Didn’t Get Out Of The Car
Besides that Our Bench was wet,
there wasn’t much to see.
Only Two people walking on the Pier (7:30AM).
Guess the usual Exercisers
Passed on the Opportunity to Enjoy Mother Nature.
I will almost never pass on the opportunity to have
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet Is it Like No Other
Clouds Cleared In An Instance
Driving to Our Bench
Early on a cloudy morning
I wondered what”pictures” I’d see.
The 1st view was only different
Because rarely is the world completely framed with solid clouds.
But when I turned to sit down,
the 2nd view suddenly brightened the whole world!
Some loving, thoughtful person
Had focused a Shining Light on
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Pete
(I wonder who had been so loving.
Any ideas)
A Shadow Of What To Expect
It is only mid September
and the Sun has shifted its rays.
8:30 this morning taught me a lesson.
Even though the Sun Is bright’
It is time to keep a coat in the car
To weather the temperature of the breeze.
Another Fall Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It is Like More To Come
Up Close and Personal
Instead of Sky, Clouds and River
Today we have Rocks, Driftwood and Trees.
Just focused on what confronts me every day
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Yesterday and Today
Again Pictures speak for themselves
Every day my priority is
Another Day
On The Pier
Thanks and Love
Pete
September 11 On The Pier
Today was a special day:
Sept 11 On The Pier!
Driving out facing a Sunrise
Was dramatic
Viewing the Handiwork Of some thoughtless person
Was Disappointing
Seeing The Area around Our Bench
completely cleaned up by the Town
Was Thankful
Looking at the totally BROWN river water
Was a reminder of what a Storm Can do
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
The River is Not The Same
My daily trips to the Pier
Have not returned to their usual peace.
I have to consider different places
To think of you all and give Thanks to God.
Yet no matter where I am On The Pier,
there is always something different to look at-
Seagulls walking on the ground,
4 person kayaks gliding across the surface,
People of all shapes and sizes exercising,
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
The Pier Is Closed Today
Another Morning
NOT On The Pier
And Yet It Is Very Different.
Our Bench Is Still There
But there is allot of “cleaning up to do”
Another Morning
On The Pier
And I Hope Not Another
Like Today
Irene closed the Pier
Before and After The Muffin
What is so wonderful about Our Bench
Is the scenery can change from moment to moment.
From peace and serenity to assembled crowd
To isolated dictator.
The usual human walkers might wonder
Why I sit there day after day, alone-
While they exercise ,with friends or alone
I wonder why they tour the length of the Pier
In constant conversation or doing vigorous exercise
Or listening or talking into a headset.
Then God did make us all different!
I am so thankful his family thought to provided Our Bench
Another Morning
On The Pier
Before and After the Muffin
Will Portland Be Able To Match This
Off to Portland next Tuesday for a week
Where will I be able to sit
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Will Be Like No Other
I Wonder How Long It Will Be Here
I am always amazed at the driftwood
Which loves to stop in front of Our Bench.
Where does it come from?
Was it a piece of a boat?
If so, what happened to the people?
How far has it traveled?
What do you think?
I hope it doesn’t stay long.
I’ll let you know.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
It is such a privilege
to be able to Sit On our Bench.
It continually reminds me of the
Love we all share for Each Other.
Two Different Kinds Drifted On to The Pier
Today was distinctly different.
Early morning experience
Left me wondering why
a Blue object violated our space.
Lunch time was totally different
A wonderful drifter helped me thoroughly enjoy
The warmth of sunshine and fellowship
Another day on the Pier
And I wish it to be the same tomorrow
Peaceful and Beautiful
High tide covers everything in sight
So there is nothing to distract our attention
Except the smallest birds, unseen,
chirping from the tree overhead.
When I am enjoying scenery so much
Is when my thoughts flood to you all
Especially when it is
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other
i L U
Birds of A Feather Flock Together
Makes the morning coffee hour
a beautiful place
To Think of our family flock
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
A fortunate Father and Grandfather
2 Completely Different Views From Our Bench
This morning was definitely different.
We were invaded by two different birds,
One from Kansas and a flock from Canada
It was not only a pleasure to talk to both,
but also colorful
A Loving morning
On Our Bench
And Yet It Was Like No Other
Two Ducks and Me
Very peaceful on the Bench
Water surface so calm
that 2 ducks were rolling a piece of driftwood
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other
Clouds Are Amazing-In the Morning and Afternoon
A picture is worth a thousand words!
These 2 pictures:
one taken in the morning
and one taken in the afternoon
Another Day
On The Pier
And Yet It Was Like No Other
Thanks
Pete
You Won’t Believe This Picture ON MY BIRTHDAY
Talk about confirmation of the Love .
What better place to start my Birthday
then On Our Bench given me for my birthday.
Even the Holy Spirit Blessed it this morning!!.
Talk about Another Morning
On The Pier
And There May Never Be
Another Like This One
Thanks
6:15 AM On The Pier
It was Beautiful- while it lasted.
Sun was blazing through the trees,
The wind was absent
AND
The gnats drove way very quickly.
Guess I’ll need to stock a spray
In my car for
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
The Greatest Gift’s) Of All
Can not thank you enough
The Still Of The Morning
Hardly a ripple in the water,
It is so peaceful
In contrast to today’s headlines.
So silent and still-
The bugs surround me in such a distracting way
That I have to wave them off
AS I sit and write.
Adding to the silence,
A kayak going by
Causes slight waves to break against the shore
Off to morning Mass-
A different kind of silent peace-
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other
Memorial Day Parade
Peter deLisser – Commander, Piermont Post 7462
Pre Memorial Day and Midnight
Piermont Pier is the center of Attraction
Because of the thousands of Troops
that left from the end to go to War.
Last night was the Watch Fires.
Today I had the privilege of
Throwing Flower bouquets into the Hudson
From the end of the Pier
And watch them Float away
As so many veterans had.
For those of us who God chose to have return
The ceremony is particularly meaningful.
A Special Day
On The End of the Pier
In Piermont
Pete
Commander, Piermont Post 7462
Beautiful Things I Often Might Miss
Sitting on Our Bench
Makes it difficult NOT to miss the big things.
Today I happened to glance
At something I might dismiss.
Somehow it cried out to have its picture taken.
It was in sharp contrast
To the usual beautiful, big things.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Sundown On The Pier
What wonderful scenery and change of pace.
Left bycle riding at 5 PM to Nyack on railroad tracks,
Back on the River road to Piermont
and later, after 7 miles,arrived at Our Bench.
Leisurely picture taking, then to end of Pier
To enjoy the Red,White and Blue.
Stopped on Piermont Avenue to sit and enjoy an ice cream
and watch the “locals” go by.
Back up Ritie street and finished with a hot shower.
Sounds like something I shall do more often
Now that weather has changed.
Another Evening
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Thanks
A Fortunate Father and Grandfather
Few Different Items Today – At 7:30 AM
I started with trying to recognize the many types of Fish In The Hudson
Then was surprised at the size and weight of Drift Wood in front of Our Bench
And finally the height of the Sun so early in the Morning fighting off the Clouds.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Even Though 3 Days Of Rain
Almost nothing can keep me off Our Bench because
- being there Unites me with All of You
- Yet It Is Like No Other
Glad I Went In A Down Pour
I wondered what would be different
at 7:30 AM on a Sunday.
Needless to say,
View from Our Bench to the Bridge
Was not Clear.
The real surprise was a whole new family
That had probably moved away from Our Bench
When they heard me coming.
As usual when we combine heavy rain with high tide
The road way in and out is a challenge.
Another Morning
On The Pier
That I Am Glad I Didn’t Miss
Thank you
Wondering About Life
Today was a marvelous morning On Our Bench
I was struck by the contrast in the tree next to the bench-
Big branches growing new leaves,with the end of each dead wood
What looked like static water became alive
when the only visible rock kept disappearing from sight
when covered by waves
And the variety of detail next to bench
was compelling.
Another Morning
On The Pier
With Weather Warm Enough
To Sit and Enjoy the Changing Scenery
My Communication Yesterday Not Clear
My photos are now being taken on a NEW I Phone (3GS)
that Carolyn bought me.
For me they look dramatically better.
Hope so for you too
Another Morning
on The Pier
With My 3GS
Carolyn Gave Me An early Birthday Gift
Thanks to Carolyn,
Another Morning
On The Pier
Will Never Be The Same!
Guess Why!
Thanks To David and Renee
On different days
I think of different Family members..
Today I remembered David’s suggestion
to focus on something very different
And Renee’s creative insights.
I love Our Bench On The Pier.
It is a daily reminder of the Love
Of each member for all the other members.
AMEN !
6:30 AM On Our Bench
Although all the scenery was calming
It was exciting to be witnessing it at 6:30 AM
“Spring is here,
The Grass has rised.
I wonder where the flowers is ” !
One of the pictures confirms warm weather is here
Because the scenery is now more dynamic.
Another early Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Small Things Suddenly Become Big
When I sat down on Our Bench,
My Immediate response was
Not much new to take a picture of.
General overcast, very few people walking, same old pictures.
Then a noticed a small piece of drift wood on top of a close rock.
Took pictures of both sides
and in bewilderment, wondered how this sophisticated piece of wood
ended up as drift wood- from some sunken boat??
Then suddenly I heard the roar of waves breaking in front of our bench.
What had been a totally silently unnoticed water front demanded my attention.
I realized a few moments before I had seen a motorboat crossing the river.
Its effect demanded my attention.
Wondering how long it would take to return to silent unnoticed water
Was not long, as the picture indicates
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Exciting this morning to sit on Our Bench comfortably
Without cold wind or low temperature.
As soon as dry weather sets in,
Will have the Bench resurfaced
To Maintain its Beauty
And anticipate your use of it in near future.
Another Morning
On The Pier
Sitting on the Greatest Gift
I Have Ever Received
Couldn’t miss being On The Pier
early in the morning On Easter Day.
Beginning of the day was
a foretell of what was to happen.
Day is breaking midst of heavy overcast
that I knew could not last.
Leaving shortly for Easter luncheon at David’s
where the Sun is already shining
And will shine in a different loving way.
Another Morning
Of God’s Blessings
Some times I Do Not Understand People
The Good news is it is
The Time of year that
I Will Resurface Our Bench.
My guess is Our Bench
Is so attractive
That people are drawn to it.
Given the warming weather
I expect to spend more time
Sitting on Our Bench
Writing, praying and taking pictures.
I enjoy the picture taking so much
I am about to upgrade my camera phone
So you will receive better quality pictures from
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It is Like No Other
What A Contrast! Both Beautiful,
Low Tide and High Tide
I was Blessed
To be at both places
The same day
Thinking of you all
At both Places
The End Of The Pier Looked Different
A bright sunny day
Brought me to the end of the Pier
After a 7 mile exercise
Exciting to know I’ll soon be able
to sit on our Bench every day.
And seeking something different every day
I rode to the every end of the Pier
To discover a special event
Although I don’t know what
Another Afternoon
On The Pier
And Yet It Was Like No Other.
After a night of heavy rain and high tide,
there is a sharp contrast
between land and sky.
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It is Like No Other
Dramatic Reflections
PICTURE SPEAKS (Hopefully) FOR ITSELF ON
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Two Different Events
What I Love About The Pier
Is I Can Never anticipate what will be different.
The brilliance of Sun was so different,
2 hours AFTER Sun Rise But blazing through heavy cloud covering
A new piece of driftwood has lodged itself
Immediately in front of Our Bench
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It is Like No Other
Thanks from a
Grateful Father and Grandfather
Whether it is rain or shine or snow or ice
Knowing I can start the day
On The Pier
Being thankful for all of you
IS A WONDERFUL GIFT.
What A Great Way To Start A Day
Even before I get to the Pier
I Think of you and
Pray you are in God’s Sunrise
Different Views From The Pier
The 1st Picture will be very helpful for you when looking for Our Bench
The 2nd Picture causes problems for the Piermont cleanup crew
The 3rd picture you need to look closely to know why I took it from my car
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Different Kinds Of Sunrise
This morning was a special treat
The Sunrise was dramatic
And Sun rose on an Entirely different Nature
Often I may set out to complain about things I do not understand-
Like things that tend to violate God’s glorious Sunrise.
For example I discovered , after some research,
The Fire Department provides a special training for their members
And needs special tools to make it realistic.
A Different kind of Sunrise But beautiful in its own way
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Was Like No Other
Photography Is An Art
An evening of snow adds to our creativeness,
both On The Pier and Off.
Once the first picture demanded my talent
It was natural that the second would also seek it.
If it wasn’t for all of you,
all this art would go to waste.
Another Morning
On the Pier-and Off
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Spring Is Here
44 Going to 62 degrees
Allowed me , for the first time,
to actually Sit on Our Bench.
Besides driftwood,today included people walking by
Chatting about the weather.
Watched two ducks fly by at great speed
Practically skimming the water’s surface
And continued for the full mile from Bench to Piermont land.
Could closely see the water break and splash
against the rocks in front of the Bench.
Warm weather and sitting quietly
Allows me to take in allot more on a
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
It Is Called Driftwood
What I love about Our Bench
Is no matter how often I am there
There is always something unexpected.
Most days I think I’ll have to Search for something
To remind you all of what a wonderful gift you gave me.
Today it was right in front of Our Bench.
Question is Where will it be tomorrow?
Big Difference Between AM and PM
Not Unusual that I make 2 trips to the Pier.
However, AM it was still raining,
then later PM was Sunny.
Surprisingly change in weather gathered a crowd- of cars
About 15 Fishing.
Another Day
On The Pier
And Yet It Was Like No Other
Clouds Outstanding at 25*
Strong Wind and 25*
Left the Pier totally to me.
Not a sole except the usual Seagulls
But the Clouds
Made the trip warm and intriguing
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other
Nature At Her Best
As usual
Today had a surprising show.
The Pier was totally wrapped in dark clouds.
The Sun rising in the East was totally buried.
However, as I drove off the Pier-
to the West,
the Blue skies were surprising!
Can anyone explain?
Warm,Rain and Clouds and One for Renee
50 degrees and rain is a welcome change.
Had to view from the car
Which allowed for a Renee double exposure.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Thank God.
I’m Never Quite Sure
I’m never quite sure
which are clouds or airplane traces
I’ll let you decide, and let me know
What I am sure of is
there are always seagulls
ready to respond to my call.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Everything Calm
Sitting on Our Bench- Briefly
Everything is calm- at 38 Degrees.
High tide covers the usual rocks and railroad ties Which eliminates Seagulls.
Bright Sun makes the Bridge stand out
Stayed long enough to give thanks
for a loving family
who provided
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
There is no place more Spiritual and Loving
Than sitting on Our Bench On The Pier In Piermont
I am so thankful this morning
Knowing Douglas is celebrating his birthday
In Salt Lake- with Michael and David.
What a loving act for Michael
To create such a family gathering.
What a loving act for David
To Fly to be with his brother(s).
God has blessed me
To be able to experience their love for each other-
While sitting on Our Bench On the Pier in Piermont
I use to think this was a great escape
From a confused world.
Now it is God’s way of reminding me
That I am the most fortunate Father and Grandfather
In The World.
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other
Love You
What A Difference Rain Makes
From Freezing Snow to Pouring Rain-
The Pier is totally empty
Except for Fog and Me
The TZ Bridge has disappeared.
If there were Seagulls, I didn’t see them.
I wondered where the dogs were being walked.
Another Morning
On The Pier
Provides Wonder and Excitement.
How fortunate to have a place like this
To know will be new and special-
Like you
Lunch On The Pier- For Everyone
Sunny, slightly warmer day
Convinced me to have lunch on the Pier.
Much to my surprise,
Many others had the same idea.
I got to share my turkey sandwich
and enjoy the scenery at the same time
Another Afternoon
On The Pier
Yet It is Like No Other
Before and After-at 32 Degrees
Piermont had the Pier plowed
Within hours of a heavy snow.
A few people braved the cold wind
Either walking their dogs
Or getting their daily exercise.
I drove out!
Trip was just long enough to wade in the snow to Our Bench,
Take a quick picture,
Wade back to my car
Wade back to our Bench
Take another picture
Wade back and get in the car.
It is such a privilege
to have a Bench On The Pier
Which daily reminds me of a wonderful family.
God has blest us all
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
At 7:30 this morning
I could hardly open the car door
To get out and take a picture.
The power of the wind suggested
Sitting on Our Bench might wait for another day.
The pictures I took were at the end of the Pier.
The American Flag will indicate the wind’s strength.
However I have no explanation for the Sun already risen .
It was so bright it was hard to look at it
To take the picture.
That’s what I love about The Pier.
I can take the same pictures over and over
But they never look the same
- To me.
Can’t wait for tomorrow – at 16 degrees.
Your loving Father and Grandfather
Thanks
Sitting On Our Bench at 55 Degrees
Today was a different experience- due to weather.
Had to be careful not to hit people walking on the Pier
Before I could sit on our Bench- with a Latte.
What compelled my attention
Was the Clouds overhead
And their also dramatic reflection in the water.
What a peaceful, prayerful way
To start the morning,
Thanks to you.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
3 Pictures Of The Past-And 1 of The Future
Yesterday I drove to Baldwin to review the Past.
The picture of the house I grew up in
Today has no resemblance of what it was.
In fact it looks more like 4 Piermont Place
The picture of the beginning of the Canal next to our house
Confirms the spot I fell into as a child .
It did not excite any old feelings.
In fact its beauty today is something to remember
The Bay at the end of the Canal
Confirms why I continue to love the Water
That surrounds the Pier that juts into the Hudson.
In fact it increases my thankfulness for my youth in Baldwin.
And the final picture increases my excitement
About my Youth On The Pier
Surrounded by daily changing God designed Nature
And the Love of each and every family member
Who joins me every day.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
I Couldn’t Let A Day Go By
I drove out on the Pier
After 5 PM when Sun was just about set.
I couldn’t let a day go by
Without enjoying the wonderful gift you gave me.
The 2 pictures I took while driving off the Pier.
Are special reminders of
Another Day
On The Pier
Thanks to you all.
Frozen Water And White Caps- At Same Time
What is so wonderful about Our Bench
Is knowing that the view will be
Yet Like No Other!
Who would have expected
Frozen surface up close
And White Caps at a distance.
I didn’t
I love your different gifts every morning
Thanks
Pete
Sitting On Our Bench-at 14 Degrees!
Actually sat on Our bench this morning-briefly.
Just long enough to take a picture.
Each picture seems to look like others.
But they never are.
The combination of frozen ice and Veteran railroad stubs
Plus Reflections on the water and the TZ Bridge
Make it
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Pete
P.S. The second picture is how I start my day
Before leaving the house for the Pier
Rain On The Pier
Even though it is a rainy day
Couldn’t resist visiting Our Bench
Because it still helps me remember all you
And I Wondered what pictures might be different.
One view from our bench was essential
Plus new information some of you may not know.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Different Views
Every Trip to the Pier
Has different stimulating views
Today’s include arriving and leaving.
With Each picture I think of which Family members
May be moved by them.
Of course Fantasy, Fantasy.
All of you are moved by them,in different ways.
I am moved by the gift of love you gave me
which brings me to the Pier-Daily.
It is a privilege to share
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other.
Piermont On The Pier-After Orlando
What a sharp contrast !
From Swimming in the pool and enjoying the Hot Tub
To being thrilled by God’s creations
And reminders of a gift from a loving family.
Both pictures are beyond describing
Another Morning
On the Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Leaving These For Florida
Last trip to The Pier
Before leaving for Florida.
Orlando will be warmer
But will be hard pressed
To Match Sunrise and Moon Set
Coming and going On The Pier
Will be thinking of you
And wondering what the view would be like
that I’ll be missing
Another Morning
On The Pier
The Pier-Coming and Going
Almost speechless to describe the sunrise -Coming and Going
No wonder the Pier has such a powerful pull.
Today I couldn’t wait to get out there
Because seeing the sunrise from a distance
Demanded my presence.
It wasn’t till I turned around to go sit on the Bench
That the contrast between Floating Ice and distant Mountain top
literally had me hold my breath.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
View From Our Bench Is Always Different
For Those not familiar with The Pier
Looking at this picture
Taken while sitting on Our Bench
Might convince you that
The Whole River was frozen.
Driving out to sit on Our Bench
Painted a different picture
In fact the ONLY place the River was frozen
Was on the North side of the Pier.
Looking South toward New York
The River flowed freely,
Completely void of Ice.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet Is Is Like No Other
8:30 AM Sunrise
The Picture is Good.
However, your imagination will help!
What struck me was the Sun
Reflecting off both the water and the Frozen river ice ,
Almost challenging me to walk to Irvington.
Another Breath Taking
Morning On The Pier
One I am happy to Share
With a Loving family.
Sitting On Our Bench- For A Few Seconds
I sat on our bench for a few seconds-
1st second was to use my wonderful I phone
To discover the Temperature was 19*.
The Second second (that’s called an illiteration-I think)
Was to take this picture.
I expected to get a wonderful picture of the Hudson Ice and the Tappan Zee Bridge
What I got was the reflection of Barren trees behind me
And a reminder of the Veterans who left the Pier years and years ago.
Another Afternoon
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Surprisingly, The Pier Was Open
Piermont’s Roads are always open,
Regardless of Snow.
But surprised to see the Pier Open for traffic.
Can you imagine what the road out to Our Bench
Looks like after and during a snow storm.
B e a u t i f u l !!
Yet for all the snow
They had to Pile it Up somewhere.
Another Afternoon
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Monday’s Visitors to Our Bench
It is always a loving experience
To share our bench we special people
Who are part of this special gift
To me On my ? ? birthday.
Love
Father and Grandfather Pete
Sun Refuses To Rise
As I drove out on the Pier,
I could tell the Sunrise would be dramatic
So I drove to the end of the Pier
To Picture it in different states of rising.
My first sight was seeing the sun about to break the horizon.
Excitedly I waited, camera in hand,
To catch the Sun rise above the Horizon.
After waiting another 10 minutes,
I realized the Sun was playing with me.
He was rising but hiding behind cloud covering.
Another 10 minutes and I realized the Sun would win.
So I left knowing that it was
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet Is Is Like No Other
The Bridge Didn’t Exist
Because of the fog,
I knew the view would be uniquely different.
That’s what is fun about the drive out-
Looking for how it will be different
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Starting The New Year On Our Bench
What better way to start the New Year
Than On Our Bench On The Pier.
Somehow I know there would be a great beginning.
Bright sun, no wind, was a pleasure to be outside-
For a short time.
Floating pieces of snowy ice
Contrasted with a different view of the Bridge.
Both were artistic.
Floating snowy ice, with bright sun,
Were upfront and personal.
I felt like it would be joyous
To be out there floating with them.
The distant bridge was very subtle.
A reflection of it on the water in front
Might only be appreciated by a person
Who had the privilege of seeing daily.
Its variations, even though the Bridge never changes
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Happy New Year ! ! !
Merry Christmas from Our Bench On Christmas Morning- at 25* Plus Wind And Surf
I stepped out of the car
JUST LONG enough to take 2 pictures.
The wind and 25 degrees PLUS spray from rough sea
Plus the Invasion from migrating Canadians
Reminded me I had wrapping to do at home.
God Bless you all
And Merry Christmas.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
This morning’s sunrise hit me long before I reached Our Bench.
I couldn’t resist the Sunrise over the Creek.
I can’t resist finding the time to visit our Bench daily.
I know some scenery will be dramatically different
But what never changes is my thanks for your loving gift.
The second view I couldn’t resist adding
As a way of saying “Merry Christmas to All ! ! !
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
A Different Morning On The Pier
Needless to say,I enjoy the view from our bench -from a different perspective.
New positioning allows me to take in other views- and other objects
There are certainly fewer people – or none at all-walking their dogs
Yet I am still drawn their every morning
For the love of the different views
And the thoughts of my loving family
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other
A Visitor To Our Bench
Today’s visitor was welcomed.
He added allot to my visions
By highlighting his memories
Of the river and the bridge.
I’ll miss him on future trips
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other.
Thanks
Macro and Micro
I have had requests for Macro pictures of the Pier
Other than just from Our Bench.
And possibly Micro pictures of smaller items that are striking
Today’s Macro picture was of the Hallowed grounds
I get to see on the way off the Pier.
The Micro picture touches my heart to know it is
Available for you to see any time you are here.
Another Morning
On the Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
One Other Person On The Pier
Total cloud overcast
while driving out this morning.
Not a sole on the Pier
Until I drove to the end of the Pier
To Turn around.
Not surprising
One person sat on a bench.
He added a not surprising color to
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It is Like No Other.
Thanks
On The Way To The Pier
On the way to the Pier this morning
I almost got hit from behind.
Because I was so Struck by a view ,
Before I even reached the entrance to the Pier,
I immediately stopped the car-
Without considering the car behind me.
The Creek has its own beauty
Including a breathtaking reflection.
Add to it the changing colors of the leaves
and I may take that route each day-
Another Morning
On The Pier
(And Before It)
Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
Nyack In The Morning
Contrast always makes the morning different.
Each day the colors change
As leaves turn and blow away.
Kind of like waiting for the weather to change
So I’ll sit on Our Bench- from my car.
But not today.
Warm enough to finish my Latte and Cranbury nut muffin
while sitting on the bench and sending TEXT messages
To loving family members.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Thanks
Beautiful Day On The Pier- For Everyone
This afternoon I went out on the Pier on a bicycle ride.
Couldn’t stop and sit on Our Bench
As 2 fisherman were sitting in front of it-
Fishing.
As I started out on the Pier,
Looked like high tide might block me.
It didn’t but the mass of people
Made it difficult to avoid kids on bikes,
Lovers holding hands,,
Total families strung across the road.
Can’t blame them as it was one of those Fall days
We know are limited in Number.
Needless to say,
Besides your gift of the Bench,
Our Bicycle allows me to keep in good shape
While enjoying God’s gift of Nature.
Both the Bike and the Bench
Continue to remind me of how blest I am
To have the family we have .
Can’t wait to see you all on Thanksgiving
Another Afternoon
On The Pier
And Yet It Was Like No Other
Thanks Twice
Driving To The Pier- On Veterans’ day
I was struck today- being Veteran’s day
With the Peace and Quiet and Beauty
while driving to the Pier
In sharp contrast to when I Landed In Korea,
getting off a Troop ship,
walking through children and mothers,
sleeping/ living on the streets.
As a result of driving to the Pier today
I somehow understand better
Why so many combat veterans
Still feel guilty
Because they made it home-
And many of their fellow veterans never did.
2nd Lieutenant Peter deLisser
101 Signal Battalion
United States Army
1951-1953
Windiest Day On Our Bench
I had a hard time holding steady to take pictures.
Today is the windiest day I can remember
Given approaching Veterans’ day
I wanted to do 2 things at once.
Wanted to give you an idea of how strong the wind is
While , at same time, reflecting on Veterans’ day this Thursday.
At the same time, there was a challenge to sit on Our Bench
As waves hitting on the Pier’s bank
Cast a spray of water that required pictures be taken quickly.
Another Morning
On The Bench
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
At 6:30 this morning the wind was a dominating force.
Getting out of the car to sit on Our Bench was not a consideration.
Opening the car window to take a picture was sufficient challenge.
As a result the main street in Piermont
Showed non-existent activity.
When the weather was so dominant ,
it was a privilege to arrive home.
From Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
I Overcame The 1st Obstacle But Not The 2nd
I am usually Willing to Risk getting to Our Bench.
Today I overcame the 1st obstacle
But as I continued
I decided to avoid the 2nd obstacle.
If I had tried the 2nd obstacle,
I might have been stranded
And denied myself the pleasure
Of writing from OUR Bench later Today
Or even Tomorrow
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Definition of a Bridge- and Life
At first glance this morning ,from OUR BENCH,
I was struck by the Tappan Zee BRIDGE.
It dominated the view maybe because
I am looking at changes in my life.
Webster’s dictionary defines “Bridge” as
“a connecting, transitional or intermediate route,phase etc”.
But while looking at the bridge today,
I was struck by the fact that
Cars and Trucks were going in both directions.
I had always considered a bridge
To be going in the direction I wanted to go.
I suddenly wondered whether a Bridge
Could go in the different directions.
Thank you for Our Bench.
Until today, I enjoyed its Peace and Quiet and Joy.
Today it added the challenge Of deciding which way to go
On the Bridge of Life.
Stay Tuned on.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Very Early Sunday Morning On The Pier
The Bridge Lights are still on,
Tarrytown still on a night schedule,
The Sun still not up,
One sole person walking,
And I’m finishing a coffee and raison Bagel
On a very special bench
A beautiful way to start a Sunday
In which Carolyn and I will attend 8 AM Mass,
I’ll sing at 10:30 Mass
and I get to deliver the Eucharist
To people homebound for physical reasons.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
While I spend a few joyous moments on
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Cold, Windy And Beautiful
A Late visit to Our Bench
Is Too Cold to sit
But long enough to enjoy the view
Another Afternoon
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Peace and Quiet
One of those special mornings
When nothing is moving,
Water and clouds blend together
And surprisingly, the middle of the bridge disappears
While the two sides are barely visible.
An Occassional dog interrupts the scene
Obviously smelling my Cranbury Nut muffin
And Extra hot latte.
I do not know of any present ever given
That can be enjoyed as much ,
And as often,
As Our Bench.
Although not physically,
Everyone of you is here !!
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
2 Bright Stars
The first star can be seen from miles away
which is a good thing when riding on the road.
The second star is actually a Moon setting at sunset
which we wouldn’t know except
the sun was coming up in the West
as the moon sets in the west.
Only On The Pier In Piermont
Two Views Of Sunrise
One is of startling colors
The other is of blinding sun
Hard to miss either
When On The Pier.
The scenery gets you coming and going.
Thank you for
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet Is Like No Other
This Is ACTUALLY a Picture from Our Bench This Morning
Not surprising,
I was almost the ONLY person On The Pier
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
The Gifts You Have Given Me
Each morning as I drive Out On The Pier
I wonder what gifts you have given me.
Today’s were sharply different!
The contrast between Clouds and Sunrise.
Enjoy
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
A Different View From The Pier
I had planned to sit on Our Bench
But wind was strong- and cold.
Wondering where I might sit shielded from the cold,
My eyes struck a different view from the Pier.
Its history reminds me of the Blessing we have
As a result of the Sacrifices of others.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet Is Like No Other
Sky And Water Match Each Other
I was struck this morning by the fact
There appeared to be a Cloudless Sky.
Wondering whether that would be of any interest to you,
I looked around for other differences.
No differences!
A sudden realization of similarities!
I hope you enjoy the view
Since it definitely was
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
2 Different Views From The Pier
Alternating Heavy Rain and Sudden Sunshine
Requires 2 different views from the Pier.
The first view demonstrates the challenge
Getting to our Bench sometimes.
However the substitute bench reveals another set of Beauty on
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Getting To Our Bench Is A Challenge-at High Tide
A Big Smile In Midst Of Wind and Rain
I didn’t dare get out of the car today
And I am glad I didn’t.
The view of Our Bench was very different- and beautiful
Except for a few green weeds.
Surprised at The Gathering
Guess changing weather has influenced the food supply.
A small piece of muffin thrown in the water
Attracted largest crowd I’ve seen.
I was startled by influx
From all angles and distances.
Tends to intrude different thoughts
About the usual serenity of sunshine and blue water.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Sharp Contrast But Beautiful
Bountiful Utah and Piermont NY
Both have their special attractions-
sometimes between Mountains and Seagulls.
Both are a privilege
including loving People
Low Tide and Low Clouds
It is a wonderful view when the Clouds
Sit On The Tappan Zee Bridge
And the Blue Sky
Almost Blends with the Green Water
And a lone White Seagull stands out
In the middle of the stumps of the old railroad.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
6:15 AM Sun Rise and Moon Sets(or Does It
From one extreme to the other
during a bike ride.
What a way to start a day!
Even Ducks Take To Dry Land
A continuing rain suggested I stay in my car.
First, I stopped behind our Bench
But even opening the window provided
A Sprinkling of rain drops on my lap.
Wondering how different it might might,
I drove to the end of the Pier
And as I circled to start back off the Pier,
I was struck by Ducks taking to dry land.
They didn’t even move
when I opened the window
and stuck out my camera.
I am glad- for your sake, and mine
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It is Like No Other
I Can’t Wait Until Tomorrow
At first I thought it was the same 2 Blue Flowers
Looking closely,
today there is a THIRD flower!
I can’t wait until tomorrow
To discover the next surprise-in Blue?
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
(Thank God- and You All)
Even Twins Communicate Differently
Yesterday’s discovery of the Blue Flower
and its individuality touched my heart
Today’s picture of the same blue flower
Confirms the fact that research indicates
That even Twins communicate differently.
Maybe there will be triplets by tomorrow.
Reporting From Our Bench
Thanks
Pete
We Are All Like A Blue Flower
Some mornings I hesitate to send a picture
because it may be very much like one I have sent before.
This morning was one of those
Until I noticed on top of a green plant,
in sharp contrast to a rock near our bench,
A distinctly Blue flower.
I searched the rest of the Pier with my eyes
And to my surprise and delight,
there was no other blue flower in sight
That flower has been in my mind ever since.
It is a wonderful example of why
accepting Responsibility for our communications is so important.
Like that Blue Flower on the Pier
Everyone of us is uniquely beautiful- and different.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Some times Hard To Tell Reflection From Real Thing
25 Friends On The Pier
Some times it is fun to have friends
Who enjoy the same View that I do.
I miss conducting workshops
So today’s gathering was invigorating.
They hung on my every word-
Or my every morsel, to be more exact
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Being In The Shade Makes a Difference
This morning the tide was so high
And the water so calm
And no rocks for birds to sit on
That there were none in sight-
No seagulls, no geese, no ducks.
Then by chance I noticed a shady spot
Which added another dimension.
Being in the Shade Made
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
6:15 AM At The End Of The Pier
A lone Crabber and I
Enjoyed the Sunrise
And the Clouds that Encased it.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
AMEN!
A Different View From The Pier
While turning around on my bike
At the end of the Pier
I was struck by a contrast in colors.
One bright color entertained thoughts
Of boats that now docked there routinely
for tours of the Hudson
Other darker colors in the background
were appropriate when used by people
Leaving the Pier for distant countries.
There are never complex thoughts lacking
When On The Pier in Piermont.
Given The State Of The Economy
Everyone assembles when food is being handout out.
What was surprising
Was there was no one in sight
When I threw the muffin anyway.
Occasionally nice to have this kind of company
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Cloud Reflections Are Special
Nothing like Overhead Clouds
Showing up in the Water
To be the Expected Surprise on
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Saturday Morning Bike and Bench
Resting on our bench
Is always easy
When the Blue and Green of Nature
Literally restores my breath.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
I’ll Miss My Friends
Off To Florida tomorrow
I’ll miss my morning visits with friends near Our Bench
The Beautiful Scene Was A Spiritual Experience
While sitting On Our Bench
The scene itself was already dramatic.
As I absorbed it, hard to remember one more breathtaking.
However, I suddenly had to focus on
The cool breeze that was enveloping my total body – and my mind.
The Holy Spirit was expecting their transformation.
An Unforgettable Morning
On The Pier
Thank God- and you all.
The Calm Before the Storm
As I sit writing this
there is thunder and lightning and torrential downpour.
It is sharp contrast to sitting on Our bench at 6:45 AM.
However, in one way it is similar.
While viewing the calm on the Bench this morning,
a car drove by With Radio blaring music.
I prefer the thunder and lightning and torrential downpour.
It is Nature’s natural music
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
Special Sundown Over Clausland Mountain
Lunch on the Bench at 95 DEGREES
LOW tide and very DRY.
2 people on whole length of Pier
No ducks, No geese
Yet why are there 35 White Seagulls!
I Love Our Bench- even at 95 degrees.
Just stay there long enough
For sandwich and ice Tea.
Tomorrow promises 97 ! ! !
That will be
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Will Be Like No Other
July 4th Is A Great Day
Started today on bicycle trip at 6 AM,
Met son David at Canzonas at 6:45 on his run,
Had telephone call from son Douglas which fixed my I Phone
and Allows me to share
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Tiny Bird Makes The Morning
I thought the miracle of the day
Would be the Water’s surface
Reflecting the Clouds dynamics
Until a bird demanded Attention.
It landed in the branches of the tree
Next to the bench
And was ALMOST the size of one tree leaf.
No matter how big we are,
we can make a difference in the surroundings.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Sundown On A Great day
Sundown over Clausland mountain
Indicates the beauty and brightness of our day together.
Another Evening
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other
2 large Gulls sit in front of me
I assume waiting for me to give the morning muffin.
Their Black and White bodies are in sharp contrast
To the Green heads of 2 ducks just behind them.
Also the Green moss covering the very small stones
Scattered along the shore
Look like an artist painted them.
The River’s surface, running in two opposite directions,
Is a miracle beyond understanding.
The very green mountains to my left are in sharp contrast
To the uncolored mountains to my right.
Somehow their unique colors
Depend on how the Sun chooses to fall on them.
Suddenly the green leaves of the tree
To my left wave in my face
Just as two ducks break the water’s surface
As they get up enough speed to take off.
And the greatest gift of all
Is to have a Bench, On the Pier,
From which each morning I can contemplate
The really important things of Life.
Clausland Mountain At Sundown
What A Muffin Will Do
I try to avoid eating extra muffins
in the morning
But sharing them with others
While sitting on Our Bench
Adds to the mornings delight
Today was special
The muffin gathered a Crowd!!
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Motionless
It is unusual when everything
On the Pier is motionless.
No wind!
Clouds don’t move,
Water surface doesn’t ripple,
Tree branches and leaves don’t move.
Occasional Seagull penetrates the sky
A Quacking Duck violates the silence
2 Bicycle riders momentarily disrupt the peace
But the Motionless still dominates
It quickly overcomes the periodic interruptions.
It continually reminds me of the Gift
Given by a Loving Family
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Ducks and Geese and Clouds and Reflections
Again the Picture speaks for itself
Near Our Bench
On The Pier
Another After Noon Like No Other
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
As the sun shines
On Our Bench
Just to reinforce my love
and thanks to you all.
Who else in the world
Can start each day
On Our Bench
On the Pier
In Piermont.
God Bless You All
The Heavenly Scenes
Some times the over head scenery
Challenges what is right in front of us.
Can you find a little boy blowing a bugle?
Or let me know what you see
Hidden in the artistic cloudery
The photographer who Loves you
Visitors This Morning
Everything grows in the Spring and Summer time.
They seem to get bigger every day
And are well guarded on each side
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
Couldn’t resist a second picture this morning
6 AM On The Pier
It was a 1ST !
6 AM On The Pier
And it looks like many other mornings
Except it was 6 AM.
Saw 2 of largest Seagulls I have every seen.
But they were too quick for my trained camera eye.
June 1 ! !
Watchfires
On the end of the Pier,
Memorial day watchfires for returning veterans
Click here for video of Piermont watchfire lighting
The Watch Fires
Here is where I will be
at 11:30 tonight
As a Veteran
I am privileged
To help start the fire.
Your prayers and thoughts
Are requested
For those who made it home
And those who didn’t
Thankfully
Pete
Do You Ever Feel Like You Are Being Watched?
No matter what the weather or tide situation I always feel like I am being watched.
It is like he is lying in wait.
Depending on the tide,
he may move an inch to the left or right.
I keep hoping a strong current
will change his direction
Maybe he has been assigned the task
Of keeping me on the straight and narrow
Or maybe he is just like the rocks-
Part of the wonderful scenery !!
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It is Like No Other
Thanks
I Know It Is There
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Couldn’t be truer
Because I know exactly where everything is And today It Is All Hidden Except For a Duck and a rock or two.
The Bridge is Missing.
Clausland Mountain doesn’t exist
But I know if I wait for the Sun
Everything will be back in focus
I’d like to wait
But I have a Schedule To Keep
Surprise, Surprise
Today I got to feed a few new birds.
Wonderful to see them gather
In front of Our Bench
Sharing my cranberry muffin!
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
On My 3rd Trip To Pier Today
This was the best.
Hard to beat
It describes my great appreciation of you all
Today’s Picture Says It All
Nothing Like reflections
Of Clouds and Water
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
From A Different Viewpoint
Some times I have to get off my ass
And change my point of view.
It is risky to tread
where I have never tread before
However,the effort was worth it.
Taking a 180 degree turn
Gave me a feeling
For the History of the Pier
I have never had before
Imagine what it must have been like
To go off to War
And for the fortunate ones,
Return safe and sound
To the Pier In Piermont
God Bless America
On Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Thank You
Mother’s Day On The Pier
Mother’s Day On The Pier
Started at about 6:35 AM
With Sights, as usual,
As Good as they get
I love the Eye and The Smile
On the back of Our Bench.
They always seem to say
The best is yet to see.
How much better can it get
Then a single Seagull
Sitting On the Rock
Staring at me
Over slightly turbulent sea.
The sky is indescribable
Announcing the Sun’s immanent arrival.
It is a picture I can’t wait to see
How It translates
On the computer
For you to see
Another Morning
On the Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
Depends On Whether You Look West Or East
As I often Say
I’m Responsible For What I See.
What do you see in each direction?
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet Is Like No Other.
Thanks
Your Choice
Both pictures are beautiful
but very different
One captures the Clouds hanging over the bridge.
Hard to describe in words
To anyone who has never had the privilege Of sitting on Our Bench And starting each day here.
The other captures my daily message
Thanks to a loving family.
Enjoy them Both
Thanks
Our Bench Is A Standout!
This morning was one of those days
When Our Bench Stands out
Midst the rest of the scenery.
Not a person on the Pier!
Not A Bird In sight.
Just a WONDERFUL gift.
As Clint Eastwood use to say,
It Makes My Day!
Thank you
What A Difference The Clouds Make
For the first moment I was struck
By the different shades of water
From Our Bench to the Bridge
But quickly realized
That the clouds made the view
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet (uniquely) Like No Other
ENJOY !!
And Thank You again and again
For being able to start each day
Thankful to God
For All Of You
Amen
Big Hole In A Tree
Always a challenge to decide
What view to send you from The Pier.
I didn’t realize when I took this picture That there was a big hole in the tree.
Sometimes what we focus on isn’t what we get Particularly when you are as experienced As I am as a photographer.
At least it indicates that I get
Out on the Pier early in the morning.
Hope you enjoy this one time picture!
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
6:47 AM On The Pier
It is like no other morning
Because usual things are different
4 Seagulls patiently sit waiting for food in sharp contrast with buried driftwood.
I wonder why driftwood doesn’t drift away.
I wonder if the Seagulls know it is me.
I wonder what I will write about.
Each experience is a Wonder in itself.
And you all are wonderful ! !
Thanks
A wondering Father!
And Grandfather
Thank God
Another Morning Like No Other.
A combination of
Under Foot-
Seagulls feeding on a Canzone Muffin
Overhead-
Jet Plane Cloud Trails
To Say Nothing of-
Reflections Under water
There are advantages to being “80″,
To look each morning at God’s creations
And be thankful for a loving family
Who provided the greatest gift of all.
Thanks
Serenity Is Wonderful!
Serenity Is Wonderful
It looks like nothing is happening
But In reality
Everything is moving.
A single piece of driftwood
Gives away the truth.
As if it plays a game with me,
It actually moves when It thinks
I am are not looking.
Also, what looks like a totally still water surface Is really one gigantic wave Which has eliminated its whitecaps So it thinks I’ll think it is not moving.
It is like an agreed upon deception by Mother nature.
Even the Seagulls just sit on the rocks.
Not one of them flies or floats!
But I am too quick for them.
I know what they are doing.
They just won’t know I saw them
And shared their beauty with you.
Serenity Is Wonderful!
Thank you!
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It is Like No Other
Thanks.
On The Pier-Thinking Of Renee
And the rest of the Family.
Whenever I am not at my best
I know a trip to Our Bench
will only not be like any other.
Because wind was strong and cool,
I Watched from the car
The white caps and the reflections of the Sun.
Turned around at the end of the Pier
And trip back was interrupted by the other view Which always cause me deep emotion.
My every experience On Our Bench
Changes my whole attitude toward the day.
Thanks to Renee’s artistic bent
We have pictures to prove it was
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Thanks
Peace and Quiet
This morning is special
No Distractions.
Just Peace and Quiet
Another Morning
On the Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks
What Is Different Today?
Chirping and Kayaks!
To add to the ever changing beauty of God’s creation.
Two people casually row by, beyond the rocks.
Usually something that new,
Being the first time
After the long winter,
Might dominate the scene.
Much to my surprise I discovered(heard) a lone bird (sparrow?) Hiding behind a branch of sole tree by Our Bench.
Hard to find at first, even though chirping pierced the air.
Once I saw him/her I could then focus on the Kayaks Leisurely paddling out to sea.
Even the health bar and root beer
Did not distract me from
Another Afternoon
On The Pier
And Yet Is Was Like No Other
Thanks
Starting The Day On Our Bench
Another Morning
On The Pier
And It Is Like No Other
Weather continues to get warmer
And I look forward to when I’ll Be able
To write while sitting on the Pier
And Linger to enjoy the changing scenery.
When its warm, there is no distraction
Of trying to stay warm.
This morning I could focus on
The sound of trains leaving Tarrytown
And the talk of bikers going by
And watching the birds flapping their wings To shed the cold water And Wonder at sun reflecting off the Water.
No man could be as fortunate as I
To have a bench where people stop
By to share their Love.
Thank You
Welcome to the end of the pier
Storms hopefully over
Clear and sunny today
Looking forward to Spring
Waiting For The Sun To Come Up
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Because this morning
I was sitting on Our Bench
BEFORE the Sun rose.
Fascinating to watch the Seagulls and Canadian Geese.
Whereever the Canadian Geese moved in,
The Seagulls fled possibly because
There were more Geese than Gulls.
The Geese moved quietly, in a group,
Into the area the Seagulls had been in.
And the Seagulls scretched as they moved on.
I wonder if the Pending Sunrise
Had anything to do with each groups actions?
I know I was effected by it
As I kept wishing the Sun would rise faster.
Laughable to think I could move the Sun faster Becausee I was waiting for it break the horizon So I could send a picture of the Breaking Sunrise.
Me at 5’7″ thinking I could effect the Sun Which was slightly larger and more influential!
But that is the effect on me
When I am so thankful for Our Bench
Given me by my Loving Family.
What A Contrast
What A Contrast between
When it is high tide and low tide.
I’m sitting on Our Bench
Almost spellbound by the beauty of the scene Which today includes a lone fisherman Standing on the rocks probably getting food for his family.
In Contrast are the old wooden pillars
Jutting up out of the water,
Remnants of old railroad tracts
That carried Solders off to War.
From Peace To War
From High tide to Low tide
From Nature’s beauty to driftwood from Flood winds For Me from a loving family An Immeasurable Gift Each day of
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Somebody Had To Do It!
The View From Our Bench this morning
Required, called out for,
Someone to record the spectacular scene.
Somebody had to do it
And I sacrificed my time to witness and record it!
And having become a skilled photographer It was easy and beautiful.
Enough said!
Push the Button an see
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other!
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day- On The Pier
This morning I treated myself
To an extra Hot Latté
While sitting on Our Bench
Enjoying the View.
Driftwood of all sizes, shapes and directions Seemed to dominate the scene- On Land and sea.
Eventually I’ll have to take a Rake
To the surrounding areas
And count on the Town Of Piermont
To get rid of the big stuff.
“Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Is Like No Other”
Back To Normal, Almost
Spring Is Here
Sitting on Our Bench
With Sun and Wind and Seagulls
- And one Intruder!
Nice to feel the Breeze
And know it can only get warmer
- From no on.
Breeze in my face
Says It is cool enough to go home
But the screeching of the Seagulls
Says “stay and keep us company”.
Today it is hard to believe
The Pier was closed for 3 days
Due to heavy winds and heavy flooding
Today Sitting on Our Bench
Is back to normal, Almost!
A Different View of The River,
From a different place,
at a different Time of the day.
I couldn’t resist using my new skills
- as a photographer.
Sitting On Our Bench
As a result of Winter storms,
the view is very different-
The storm seems to gather things
In its wake.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Snow and Clouds
My first attempt to get on the Pier
Was faulted by High Tide.
WATER all over the road
The second attempt was worth it.
I wanted to give you a view of the Snow.
Instead Clouds demanded attention
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
How Fortunate ! !
Each morning I read The paper,
Then off to the Pier And Our Bench.
The contrast between the headlines of death, murder, And the view from Our Bench are dramatic.
The clarity of the view this morning
Was breath taking and the colors
So dramatic that Life takes on a joy
That elevates the Spirit and
Makes the day worth looking forward to.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Sunday Morning Bagels and Seagulls
Sunday morning it is buy Bagels
And Stop at Our Bench on the way home.
Since we are now in Lent
I unselfishly decided to
Share by 2nd bagel with the Seagulls-
If they were around.
Sunny and warm today
I sat on Our Bench briefly
To share my Lenten commitment.
I’m glad there are 5 more Weekends before Easter I may become an expert on Sharing and Seagulls
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Today It Is Everything
From Our Bench
To The Clouds Over the Bridge
Everything is in focus.
At first glance the clouds seemed to dominate.
However, once I took my eyes off them
Everything else jumped into sight.
I am always struck by the expanse of water that includes the relics from the past That transported troops to their boats, The different surfaces of water, From Calm waves inland To rougher waves outside the rocks and man-made barriers To the dominating frame of the Bridge.
Today it is everything that makes this
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
What A Bright Smile!
What a Bright Smile
In the middle of a light snow storm
and a surrounding fog.
Each visit of the day
Our bench itself
Immediately Captures my attention,
Not only because I know it is Ours
But because of the beauty of its design and color.
I would hope that to Passerbys
My smile of love and satisfaction
Matches the Glow of Our Bench
Even in the midst of snow and fog
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Another View Of The Pier
Every morning Before I go To The Pier
I have another view of it.
How fortunate can one man be
To start each day
Listening To the Music I sing with the Choir
And Witnessing God’s wonders’
At the same time.
I am off to the Pier for
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet It Will Be Like No Other
Surprise Surprise
Surprise was a surprise for me-
Sitting On Our Bench- On Valentine’s day.
Also,My expertise in photography!
Notice the different formats of ice.
I love the donut-in sharp contrast to the Dock, Both framed by the rocks on shore.
What a wonderful way to start the day.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
This is what I am blessed to look at
In anticipation of arriving at Our Bench
Back To Normal, Almost
Seagulls are back,
The River is unfrozen
The Geese are Gone.
It is 3:00PM
An Unusual time for me to be on the Pier
It is an escape for me today.
The sad things people say and do to each other Have been on my mind most of the day.
My hope coming here at this time
Is the beauty of Nature
Will lift my spirits.
My hope has been fulfilled.
All you have to do to know why
Is to look at the picture.
An Afternoon On The Pier
Learning to be a photographer
Has natural, accidental consequences.
I couldn’t resist showing you creativeness When I didn’t realize how creative I could be.
Couldn’t have been any better
If I had Planned this Photo.
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks for Learning experience
A Different View
One of the wonderful Challenges of
Another Morning On The Pier
Is what view to take.
This morning I had to choose from two.
I choose the one with a Different View.
This one provokes memories for me
Rather than marveling at the continuous wonders of Nature.
The memories are of a loving family
Who once, as the Piermont Townies say,
Lived “Up On The Hill”.
Upon request I can send you the other View From behind Our Bench.
Either one is of
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other.
Sculptures Of A Different Kind
Last night Carolyn and I Enjoyed dinner at the Sculpture Dining Room Of The Metropolitan Museum Of Art.
As we ate, we could ses ancient Roman/Greek sculptures One even dated back to AD 166 !!
This morning I witnessed sculptures
Of a different Kind,
Made On the Hudson River,TODAY !
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Our Bench Has Character
When The Sun Glistens On It.
Purposely went out on Pier early
To enjoy the effect of the Sunrise.
So Glad I did!
I hope you will enjoy the Smile too.
It is a reflection of the Pure Joy
I feel when enjoying the view
And thinking of you all.
This Picture Says it ALL,
Another Morning
On The Pier
And yet It Is Like No Other
What A Difference A Day Makes!
Especially when the temperature is dramatic.
The length of this poem
Actually portrays
The effect of the weather
On my young body.
Hopefully tomorrow will make a difference In the temperature When I’ll more leisurely describe
Another Morning
On The Pier
Yet Like No Other
At 45 miles an hour
I raced OFF the Pier.
I always wanted to that
But today was perfect.
A combination of freezing weather and wind Left the Pier only to you and me.
NOT A LIVING,BREATHING Soul.
And as Usual
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Was Like No Other
I’ll let the picture speak for itself.
As you’ve heard me say too often
55% of the meaning In Every Conversation Is In The Picture!
The Color Yellow
Only dominant colors today
Are a blanketing White snow
And our Yellow Bench.
No Birds, No People
High tide Hides the Rocks
The color Yellow also dominated yesterday.
It was the Yellow Cabs
Hurddling up 6th Avenue
Outnumbering normal cars 2 to 1
There were throngs of normal New Yorkers
Crossing against the lights
Dressed in wide varieties of clothing
Cutting each other off at each corner
What was very different was
Instead of Sitting on Our bench
I Walked a total of 26 New York City Blocks!!
Thank You
What A Sharp Contrast At 8:30 AM
No Wind
Bright Sun
Motionless water surface
The Bridge shining in the Sun
No geese or seagulls
People must be already at work
What a sharp contrast.
I sit in the car
Soaking in God’s wonders
And in 20 minutes from now
I’ll be sitting in a 3 hour class at ATS Soaking in the history of the New Testament.
Then, at noon, its off to New York City
Then back to the Spar at 7 PM.
How fortunate am I To have a day like this And the best part Is to start it all with you Overlooking Our Bench
Another Morning Like No Other
And you know where!
Thank you.
Absolutely Like No Other!
Driving out to Our Bench
Big waves breaking from the New York side Send high sprays that land on my car
Once parked behind Our Bench
Wind howls and shakes the car.
Yet on the TZ Bridge side of Pier
Water is almost totally calm
And Bridge almost hidden in storm clouds With over 150 Canadian Geese Calming floating in front of Our Bench.
Now the rain begins to add
To the miracle of
Another Morning On The Pier
And Absolutely Like No Other.
It Is 21* Plus Windy
On One side Of Pier
The Seagulls huddle.
On the Other side,
Canadian Geese band together.
Wonder how weather contributes to that.
Got out to take picture
And felt sure camera would freeze.
NOT a single person on the Pier
Except me
And all of YOU
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
I Am Speechless!
I started to Write what I Saw,
The Beauty of God’s World
from Our Bench
And then remembered I had my camera.
I am Speechless
The picture says it all.
Another morning on the pier!
On Our Bench- For David
My assigned task was
To take a Picture of the Frozen Ice
- With My I Phone
And Email it to Him.
I’m waiting for the Result.
While I am Waiting, I’m confused.
The picture shows solid, frozen ice
But it doesn’t show
The swiftly moving ice
Out beyond the rocks
Moving toward Tarrytown and points South.
Just another example of
Another Morning
On The Pier
And Yet It Is Like No Other
Thanks David !
My Hands Are Frozen!
I Waited For The Sun to Rise