The phrase "Shifting sands and stands" has always had a negative perception but if we look at this as being flexible and changing with the times, all of a sudden it sounds positive ... More often than not our perceptions and interpretations are more influenced by generic usage and meanings than other ways of looking at the same thing .. The classic one ....A glass half empty is ......... !! Therefore one needs to wait till the "hourglass of sand" empties out (give it some time :)) before one assumes ...
Your post reminds me of the 1980 movie “Atlantic City” where Burt Lancaster looks out at the Atlantic Ocean and states that the “Ocean just isn’t what it used to be!”.
It seemed a comical statement at the time but today even though the ocean appears constant, climate change has altered the tide. How sad that there will be no footprint left behind in the sand to tell the story.
Thank you for pointing out Nisha. Will listen.
Nice take on stand and sand!
Those who take a stand unaware of changing times could have the problem of stiffness!
Those who shift depending which way the wind blows are considered shifty!
Those who evolve with changing times are wise!
Thank you TK. You have made my last minute post look good. Grateful.
An interesting read, as usual.
Talking of sand, I was wondering about the PJ regarding never starving in a desert because there is so much sand. What does that mean?
And, as a corollary, why is a sandwich called a sandwich?
The phrase "Shifting sands and stands" has always had a negative perception but if we look at this as being flexible and changing with the times, all of a sudden it sounds positive ... More often than not our perceptions and interpretations are more influenced by generic usage and meanings than other ways of looking at the same thing .. The classic one ....A glass half empty is ......... !! Therefore one needs to wait till the "hourglass of sand" empties out (give it some time :)) before one assumes ...
A very different perspective that adds to the narrative in my post. Thank you Ganesh!
The reference to Footprints in the Sand, remind me of the song of the same name by Leona Lewis, which is about friendship
Your post reminds me of the 1980 movie “Atlantic City” where Burt Lancaster looks out at the Atlantic Ocean and states that the “Ocean just isn’t what it used to be!”.
It seemed a comical statement at the time but today even though the ocean appears constant, climate change has altered the tide. How sad that there will be no footprint left behind in the sand to tell the story.
Wow, Lynn that was a very profound comment. Thank you.