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The Fog Rolled In Yesterday...

And has yet to leave. Rain and wind have joined in.
(Twin Lights of Navesink, Highlands, NJ)

Fog drifted past our windows yesterday like thick, white billowing smoke from a fire coming to the end of its’ burn. I could see it rolling in, whiting out the hills, then the highway and then I couldn’t see out of the window to the sidewalk.

Fog is an incredible mood-setter for me. It peaks my interest. Awakens my imagination. I could watch it for hours and not get bored.

I’ve lived inland from here and mostly the fog seemed to hang low to the ground much of the time when we got it at all. Not here. Here it’s down low in the valley and up high in the hills. It swirls along the road and blanks out the horizon. And it’s foggy here nearly every day, at least in the early mornings. There is something very different about the fog on the coast (or in the mountains). It's unlike fog I've experienced elsewhere (except in the mountains).


Mesmerizing to watch.
Comes & goes as it pleases.
Engulfs entire area's down here in gray & white.
Moves to a rhythm not even Mother Nature is familiar with.
Muffles noises.
Muffles light.
Makes large drops of moisture drip from the trees.
Magical. Mysterious. Eerie.
Intimidating and beautiful.


It's as much a part of living here as the Ocean is. Both are unique characters in their own right.

My mind wanders when I see it, wonders what’s out there.

Of course that means I have to stop my mind from picturing some of the creepy parts of John Carpenter’s classic film “The Fog” and not remember Stephen King’s short story “The Mist,” which scared the ever living shit out of me so bad a couple of years ago that I not only couldn’t finish it, I literally threw the book it was in away in the dumpster outside because I didn’t even want it in the house. (Seriously, that’s not an exaggeration. It messed up my mind something fierce, terrified me).

Anyhoo…

For some reason, foggy days stir my desire to create, batten down the hatches and hunker down. Instead of turning on lights to brighten the room, I light a candle or two. I turn the television off and in the cooler months, make a hot cup of tea. In warmer months, I may go out onto the front porch to sit awhile and inhale the sweet scents of my Butterfly Bushes and flowers., brought out into the thick air by the humidity. I relish the quiet. I picture other places along the coast, in other states and countries (why I don’t know) and wonder of anyone living in those places, like me living here, has the same thoughts about the fog.

Comments

Mrs. Fry said…
I love the fog. I love when it is foggy you can see. A cloud on Earth. Not an annoyance, but a gift from the heavens.
sammy said…
foggy days are kinda cool and creep. the good kind of creepy that is.

also have you seen the movie version of 'the mist'? i thought it was terrible. maybe if you saw the movie you'd pick up th ebook and think it wasnt so bad after all ; )
Cindy said…
Jo..I have to say this is my favorite picture of yours...favorite!! And that is saying a LOT! This picture is awesome and I think it needs to be hanging on my wall!
Maybe it's my mood right now, but I love this picture!
Love your reflections of the fog too!
:)
Sammy, the movie reminded me too much of The Fog for me to go see it and that was before I decided to read the story (which Hubb's told me was older than The Fog). I will Never pick up that story/book again! lol Nope, never. And yes, foggy days are the good kind of creepy.

Aaww Cindy, thank you! You've made my day!
Cindy said…
By the way, Miss Jo....what is this building or ????

Smiles and a great weekend to you!!
This is Twin Lights of Navesink Lighthouse, now a museum and national historic sight. I've updated the post with the link to the site.
Anonymous said…
Cindy is right this is a great picture, truly striking. I love the building and the fog makes it look so mysterious.
Thank you Amanda Nicole! Much appreciated and thanks for stopping by!
TeamQuickBlade said…
WOW! that is an amazing picture! i feel all inspired and creative too!

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