Spirit Lifter

Sometimes a lift is just the thing to feel better. Old steel just in case.

I see the info on title change. "Spirit" Lifter caused me to visualize the vertical apparatus as sort of a talisman, lucky charm or related (can't think of the right word). Very cool.

Thanks for your very kind comments. The text and image below are from an old blog post from 2017. This Spring in the Midwest USA can be an adventure.

I'm not much of a writer so I hope you don't mind me recycling the old work...

Springtime weather is always unsettled in North America. This year is no exception. Strong weather sweeps in from the Pacific acting as catalyst, mixing warm moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and cold Canadian air. It is a rather explosive combination which brings predictable destruction to the continent. North America is bound together by these natural forces.

Those in the Midwest know the routine and keep a weather eye open. Early yesterday, before dawn, a storm front swept through Texas with high winds and copious amounts of rain. We were lucky, the storms broke north and south leaving us with just a couple of inches of rain. Another storm will follow along in due course; Maybe not so lucky next time.

The wind chime hangs on the edge of my porch facing South and West into the oncoming weather. I’m not a superstitious person but I understand the value of a talisman to act as guardian. There is something ancient in warding off danger with a carved stick or even a small metal bell. Being human, in the face of natural violence, I hedge my bets.

Wonderful!! And you wrote "talisman" also, so my interpretation of your new topic is right on point 😁