It’s the April Blog event that began on April 1st over at Silver James’ and now it’s my day to keep the love rolling. How about mysterious love? I was in our nation’s capitol this week and as I sat at Union Station sipping my latte (I am from the Pacific Northwest after all…) I took this picture. The statues that surround the main entrance so intrique me. It’s a bit like stepping back-waaay back–to the days of knights and damsels, of honor and valor, light and dark. It’s the ultimate romance. You sit in that awesome building with the sights and sounds of one of the most magical cities in our country and you almost believe that at any moment your hero will step through the doors. Your knight will kneel before you, take your hand in his and promise you love for eternity. With a sigh and a smile, you open your eyes, come back to reality and stand. Sure, it’s all in your imagination but that’s what fantasy is all about. For me, I took one last look around the building, letting my gaze linger on the knights before I turned and left. It was time for a taxi to take me to the airport. I know that even as I now sit several thousand miles away, the knights still wait and the next time I step through the doors of Union Station they will still wait for me, romance and fantasy mine for the taking.
And now my friends, it’s time for a little romance of your own. I only ask one thing. Leave me a comment and tell me what fills your heart with fantasy and romance. Is there a Union Station filled with knights to fuel your heart? At the end of the day, I’ll do a random drawing and the winner will receive a nice little heart candle holder and votive candles to help fill your world with romance. At the end of the April madness event, I will send the winner of the grand prize an electronic copy of one of my books. Take a look at my website at www.sherilewiswohl.com to see what you might win.
Now remember…tomorrow, April 24, 2009, you’ll need to visit Nancy O’Berry at http://www.myspace.com/nanoberry
I can’t think of a statue or an item that fills me with fantasy and romance. I think I get that and thrive for that in the books I read. I love the birds and trees around me (I live in the country) but reality is still there. I read my books and get carried away into fantasy, romance, or what ever I am reading. I would like to see those statues!!
Judy
I know what you mean about the birds and the trees. I also live outside of town. My daily drive is along the river where I watch eagles soar. The deer and the moose graze in the meadows and the serene beauty has a way of speaking to you. Thanks for stopping by Judy. Have a great day.
What fills me with romance, oddly enough, is a gritty skyline, a deserted factory, traveling on a train through the heartland of the country, looking at deserted farmhouses and barns – it calls to my mind all the stories that are in fabric of those places – all the yearning hearts and hopeful dreams – judi (lynn romaine)
What an interesting post. What fills me with romance is the tranquility of the open countryside (I’m another country dweller) especially if there’s water nearby. A beautiful sunset, or the moon over the hills can also get me ‘in the mood’.
I know exactly the feeling you are talking about. When I first went to the Museum of Natural History in NYC. I was taken to another time and place wherever I went. At the Egyptian exhibit, I walked through a pyramid and dreamed of past Pharaoh’s. When I went to the stone age and dinosaur exhibit, my warrior protected me from the bad cave men.
Each exhibit touched me with the feeling of history and the warriors, princes, kings or knights, were so real I could be there. So now I write time travel romances.
Love it everyone! Thanks for all your thoughts on romance. In a few hours, I’ll draw a winner from the folks who posted. Happy romance!
Well, the day isn’t over yet! And I’m here! Sorry to be so late. Great post! I could use a knight after this looooooong day.
Hippity hop…
Great to see you Skhye! Don’t feel bad — yesterday I could have used a knight and especially one who could spell. I wrote the post late last night when I was running on fumes and didn’t see the errors in the post until tonight. It’s amazing what sleep will do for you. And now to draw the winner…hubby gets to draw the name.
And the winner is…better late than never Skhye!
The Lincoln Memorial does it for me. Actually, since I’m a history teacher almost any place in Washington would do for me.
Hi Sheri,
What fills me with romance is the perfume of flowers. Roses are my favourite, although I love the scent of lavender too. Transports me to a peaceful land far, far away.
Regards
Margaret