Light Knocks on the Door

I have been away for a few days, taking it easy in Long Island of all places.  A last minute thing, an invitation to a BBQ at my relatives' home took me away from the city, and it was gladly accepted.  What I did not realize is that I would stay there for two nights, which was all right by me as I hadn't any plans this weekend and I was surely avoiding finishing the second book.  Anything to avoid work- just like the average politician.

Within minutes of coming back, I heard the doorbell ring.  Thinking it to be my aunt (who had dropped me off), it turned out to be a duo of religious zealots.  Alas, one of them turned out to be attractive and I thought it would be positively rude to slam the door in their faces (or, at least in one of them).  So, I was told that there was a possibility of "paradise on earth" and was told that it could happen "in the future".  After hearing that, as much as it broke my heart, I knew that I could surely listen to no more and had to close the door but not before wishing them "good luck" (but not in a sarcastic way).

What follows are two images from a former church located not far from here, but which is deserted.  As it exists on a government owned island, it has not been redeveloped or torn down.  But, I find that it has even more interest and power when light filters in, sad but sure.

spiders living in the former house of god

cracked but not broken