Foreshadowing predicts an ending. It also can presage a beginning, and one heck of a journey.
Putting the “shadow” in “foreshadowing” seems to lend its prescient powers to the darker side.
“Shade”–despite its negative “shady” variations–conjures a respite from an overly sunny day (a particular boon to someone who, like I, still burns bright red notwithstanding liberal application of 3-digit SPF sunscreen).
When I hear the word “shadow,” however, I tend to think much darker thoughts. Involuntarily, it calls to mind the dark side of human nature: my mother implanted in my subconscious the phrase: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows.”
Prosecutors are among those who know that side of human nature as well.
To me “shadow” represents not only a darker shade cast into light, but the horror and shock of unexpected shadows on a CAT scan.
But nothing about the definition of “foreshadowing” is inherently weighted towards darkness. Foreshadowing can be fortuitous as well, containing the hint or the overwhelming possibility of a happy ending, or an entire happy lifetime.
I just attended the wedding of a young man I’ve known since his birth, the first son of a boyhood friend of Jim’s. He married a beautiful and sunny young woman whom he dubbed “Sunshine.”
It is, after all, sunshine that creates shadows.
In their honor I am changing my view of “foreshadowing” to the sunny side.
Love in the Spaces 
To the new meaning of foreshadow, sunny side of life. Bubble girl is so cute.
I don’t know how better to assure a happy wedded future than with a bubble girl. I wonder if she’ll start a trend 🙂
With a good training at a tender age, it might just work. 😛
“Always look on the bright side of life…” 😀
Doo-dah-doo, da-doo-da-doo, da-doo-da-doo dah. . . .
Good for you! A sunny foreshadowing and no clouds. HurrahM
It may just be me…..but I do see a fortuitous tiny little heart cloud in the deep blue just above the church.
I agree with you about the fortuitous nature of foreshadowing. Many interpretations this week seem to be of cloud-filled, threatening nature. Thanks for your perspective.
Thank you very much for coming by……when I started the blog I think I was not nearly as disposed towards the lighter side.
Thank you for showing different point of view on foreshadow. Children are always a good subject and can make a picture more desirable. I find for myself I try and look at the sunny side of life. You are right one never knows what evil lurks in the shadows.
It is very difficult to avoid being sunny when setting eyes on a child at such a happy occasion.
Amen
Its amazing how your train of thoughts changing towards a sunny path …. love the photos & your interpretation …
🙂
Thank you! I’m kind of amazed myself, looking back, how I seem to have been able to shake off some of the pessimism and be able to begin to appreciate the joy around me again.
Lovely little bubble girl 🙂
I just can’t look at her without smiling.
Looking on the bright side always makes me happy.it sometimes drives others crazy. Both sides may always be there but if I can get away with acknowledging the “shadows” ( only if I must) and then focusing on the tiniest bit of positive, that’s my preference! I think of you often with much hope you are doing well. Hello to all!