Original Photo: (1) Choose a Friend-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We choose a friend to share it with. And head towards the advertised attractions.
Original Photo: (2) All For the Same Thing-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We are probably all in it for roughly the same reason(s). There's a payoff in there somewhere isn't there?
Original Photo: (3) Get In The Game-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We figure out how to get in the game. Each in our own way and manner. Given our circumstances. We pretty much all step up.
Original Photo: (04) Gain Refreshment-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We load up on refreshments for the foreseeable future.
Original Photo: (05) Check It Out-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We check out the rides before making a total commitment.
Original Photo: (06) Round and Round-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We go round and round on occasionally uneven slopes. But it sure seems like fun.
Original Photo: (07) Up and Down-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We go up and down.
Original Photo: (08) New Heights-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We scale new and lofty heights.
Original Photo: (09) Faster and Faster-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We go faster and faster.
Original Photo: (10) Try Our Skill-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We apply our knowledge, abilities, skills, and experience along the way.
Original Photo: (11) Precarious Predicaments-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
Sometimes we get into precarious positions. Sometimes we have a safety net. Sometimes not. And the view is nice if we keep our head up.
Original Photo: (12) Tossed and Turned-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We get tossed and tumbled. Sometimes with safety equipment. Sometimes not.
Original Photo: (13) Collect Rewards-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
We gather rewards along the way.
Original Photo: (14) One More Time-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
Sometimes we even convince ourselves and others that we will go around one more time.
Original Photo: (15) Rearview Mirror-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
It's nice to have a vehicle with a rearview mirror to see where we have been. And to take advantage of that perspective occasionally.
Original Photo: (16) At the Controls-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
Since we are in the drivers seat, we even surmise that we are at the controls and have all the necessary indicators to assess the status of our vehicle and the progress of our journey.
Original Photo: (17) Carousel Blur-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
When we get off the Carousel of Life, as sometimes happens, and have a chance to not be in the Round-And-Round Up-And-Down motion, it's interesting to assess whether we really got anywhere. In certain moments of observation and reflection, it does seem somewhat of a blur what the ride was all about. What with the motion, the lights, and the cacophony around us.
Original Photo: (18) Simpler Times-Copyright James E. Martin 2012
There are alternatives. Different. Quiet. Away from crowds. With a chance to relax and reflect.
To everything there is a season. But I do think life may be like a carnival.......
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