Friday, January 1, 2010

Changes


The horse and buggy SUV has changed into Jeeps and such. The Amish family that came to town yesterday for some shopping parked their buggy here, and also unhitched their horse and tied him to a tree. That's the real advantage of the modern vehicle, you don't have to remove the engine and tie it to a tree when you park. Also, when you come back to your vehicle, the engine isn't mad at you for leaving it waiting in the snow.

Thursday changes into Friday, December changes into January, 2009 changes into 2010, the first decade of the 21st century changes into the second. Other changes may be internal and more subtle.

Happy New Year, may there be good new beginnings for all.

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21 comments:

Laurent said...

Happy New Year from Paris

Lowell said...

Horse and buggy seems to be a difficult means of travel in cold, wintry weather. Gotta give 'em credit!

Best wishes for a wonderful new year!

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Andreea said...

:) Funny post and a nice contrast. It seems that in this world of change, there are things that are constant like the Amish way of life (or maybe just changing at a much slower rate). Back when I was planning a trip to Pennsylvania Amish County I've read a lot about this subject, how the Amish are fighting to preserve their ways but losing ground day after day.

Leif Hagen said...

Happy New Year! Fun to see the Amish buggy! We have a lot of Amish near my parents in central Wisconsin. My wife wanted to be Amish as a child and now we joke about our "Amish cable (tv)!" I hope your CHANGES in 2010 are all good!

Anonymous said...

I like the compliments. Old and new and both work.

I have found some nice photos from 2007 and 2008 that I would like to use in my blogs but last night was a bad night for me and I didn't get much rest. Most of the time I had one coughing fit after another. I thought I would try to just say, "thanks" to those who stopped today. I appreciate the comments, visits and prayers. I hope things will get back to normal soon.

GreensboroDailyPhoto said...

This photo and the snowman have made my day. You are so creative. I like the daily photo sites that tell a story and you are a master!

Jan
GDP

Clueless in Boston said...

Perfect shot to illustrate changes, especially in Michigan.

VP said...

This is one of the best changes seen around for this Theme Day. Great catch and I liked your caption either.
Happy New Year, have a great 2010!

Joan Elizabeth said...

This is an great photo, for theme day and for any day. Thanks for visiting my blog ... have a great new year with lots of lovely new photos.

Chuck Pefley said...

Wonderful illustration of change ... or no change, as in this case.

Happy New Year!

Gerald (SK14) said...

Ah but real horse power won't fail for a flat battery!

Ben Nakagawa said...

Thanks for visit and cheers for all those positive changes!

Happy New Year!

Petrea Burchard said...

What an interesting reflection on the theme. Happy New year!

bitingmidge said...

Just as much fun as yesterday's post! Surely you can't keep this up all year!

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Kate said...

Love the comparison. The change is striking!!

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

excellent comparison for theme day. great choice for change interpretation. Happy New Year and I wish you many photographic opportunities in 2010.

Carraol said...

Beautiful and minimalist composition of this scene of change! Happy New Year.

Unknown said...

This is such a wounderful entry!
My best wishes for 2010!

IamMBB said...

I like the contrast. Nice choice.

Maria Berg said...

... the engine isn't mad at you for leaving it waiting in the snow.....BUT It may not stat at all! New thing often have so many thing that can break down.
MB