Time, A Precious Commodity by digitalrn

Time, A Precious Commodity

I have my Grandparent's mantel clock in the basement, and tonight I realized it was the only clock I had not turned back an hour. As I was chnging the time I was reminded how often I complain about running out of time. You know, there never seems to be enough hours in a day to get everything done, and we are always running behind. I think it is something we take forgranted too often. Time is a precious commodity. We have our health, a job, a home and family, and yet, we want more time. In the past several years I've had friends who had been given the bad news of a terminal illness. Time for them became extremely valuable, priceless. We all live on borrowed time, but some, unfortunately have their time cut short. I need to be more mindful of this as I live each day, so I can enjoy the time I have been given, and learn to value the time I have.
I love the processing you have done here. It speaks of time.
November 8th, 2011  
lovely photo and your words are spot on ...
November 8th, 2011  
The processing on this is great, Rick! As far as the time shortage....we all just try to pack too much into our day. I don't think we know how to slow down! And, in part, I throw alot of the blame on technology. What is supposed to make life easier, give us more time, allow us to do more...is somehow backfiring!
November 8th, 2011  
Beautiful shot, fantastic processing, and your words are so true. It's amazing how often we say we wish we had more time, but also have such a capacity to waste it on things that aren't truly important.
November 8th, 2011  
P.S. I'm FAVing this cause the photo is great and your thoughts behind it equally as great! FAV
November 8th, 2011  
Nice looking clock. We should all enjoy the time we have.
November 8th, 2011  
Love the lighting. I have a clock real close to that one.
November 8th, 2011  
I remember clocks like these from my childhood......just love them!
November 8th, 2011  
Lovely clock and processing (and words)
November 8th, 2011  
Beautiful processing, Rick! :0)
November 8th, 2011  
What a lovely clock- especially since it is a family treasure. I sure do understand how you feel about time. The month of October was such a struggle timewise for me. I barely kept my head above water! I think I learned that with so much "down" time, I've become lazy at managing my time well. Time is precious- great words Rick. Nice shot.
November 8th, 2011  
Great processing and writing Rick.
November 8th, 2011  
Great capture
November 8th, 2011  
Great shot.
November 8th, 2011  
Wonderful keepsake and words, nicely done.
November 8th, 2011  
lovely clock and great words to accompany it
November 8th, 2011  
What a great old piece to keep in your family. Feels so vintage.
November 8th, 2011  
Nice vintage feel!
November 8th, 2011  
Very well narrated. You only realize you're old when it's too late to turn the clock back. The shot is extremely beautiful.
November 8th, 2011  
Time seems to go nowhere since we retired ,I don't know how I found time to work all those long hours now !!! Very precious indeed & not to be wasted !!!
November 8th, 2011  
Nice one,great capture
November 8th, 2011  
This is very nicely done. It has a great vintage dreamy feel to it!
November 8th, 2011  
Wow, those words really struck a chord Rick. My food for thought for the day :). Fantastically composed shot, love it!!
November 8th, 2011  
fav this one !!!
November 8th, 2011  
One of many reasons I never wear a watch, lol Really nice keepsake you have
November 8th, 2011  
Wonderful shot Rick and your words are very wise.
November 8th, 2011  
So true!
November 8th, 2011  
Love the processing!
November 8th, 2011  
beautiful shot and yes, I need to keep this in mind too.....
November 8th, 2011  
Your story is a wonderful one today. It's true that we are always in a race with time. So turning that special clock back again was a great time to be thankful for the hours/days we have left. Nice shot!
November 8th, 2011  
Neat shot and true words.
November 8th, 2011  
Gorgeous photo. I agree with your words. You always make me stop and think. Thanks
November 8th, 2011  
Beautiful clock and love your processing. I always love your words.
November 8th, 2011  
wonderful shot
I agree with your words!
theres not enough time in the day for everything, i am thankful for this extra hour
November 8th, 2011  
rick word words are so beautiful - the shot i love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 9th, 2011  
great shot and caption, your words are so true!
November 9th, 2011  
Fantastic image! Wow! I know the words you speak of quite well!
November 9th, 2011  
Cool shot and thoughts.
November 9th, 2011  
good memories, and it is amazing that it still works.
November 9th, 2011  
So true! Nice processing.
November 9th, 2011  
very nice.
November 9th, 2011  
An important reminder for us all, and a great picture to go with it.
November 10th, 2011  
Beautiful shot. You have a knack for great processing. Nice memories.
November 10th, 2011  
Lovely Clock. True about time, but I noticed that as I was ageing I felt there was less time, maybe it actually was time running out.
November 11th, 2011  
What a lovely clock Rick & true words.
We should make the most of every second of every day.

I am behind in my comments - been very busy :)
November 13th, 2011  
lovely clock. beautiful shot, nice reflections.
November 15th, 2011  
So true. We will never have enough time. Nice photo to compliment your thoughts.
November 16th, 2011  
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