Friday, October 14, 2011

Oh Man, Oh Man... Friday!

Sunrise over Sea Oats, Folly Beach, SC  © Doug Hickok


In Daniel Defoe's classic novel, the castaway Robinson Crusoe happily discovers a companion on his deserted island (on a Friday), and names him Man Friday. 

Little did he know he continued a long tradition of welcoming Fridays 
that dates back to ancient times.

The Roman word for the sixth day of the week was dies Veneris, a day dedicated to Venus (who wouldn't mind welcoming the sight of this renown goddess of beauty?). In Norse mythology, the counterpoint of Venus was Freyja, hence Friday, from the Old English interpretation of the word. Freyja was the goddess of love and marriage. So it is no surprise that Norsemen considered Freyja's day one of good luck, and they often 

held weddings on this day, another reason to celebrate the arrival of Fridays.

So I welcome Friday with open arms, and thankfulness for the start of a new weekend.

Here's to Friday... Prosit!

19 comments:

  1. A great welcome to Friday - Lovely composition with the shore grass in the fore-ground.

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  2. what a splendid image, really a masterpiece, my compliments Doug

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  3. 'thankfulness for the start of a new weekend'. this is what I always feel on this day :) Have a nice weekend!

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  4. I've just run out of adjectives to describe your work, Doug. This is beautiful!

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  5. I'm with you Doug. Hope I can find me a sunrise like this one on the weekend.

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  6. I fully agree, I want to celebrate Friday too:)

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  7. may friday bring you luck and love. thanks for bringing us this reminder to greet the day.

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  8. This is the kind of shot that always makes me feel better, it's beautiful.
    Have a good weekend Doug! ;-)

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  9. Great and lovely shot. Have a great weekend.:)

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  10. My thoughts exactly! Happy Friday!

    I like the warmth in this and great perspective.

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  11. Wonderful sunrise and colors. MERVEILLEUX !

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  12. Foarte frumos, pictural, clasic si de mare efect!

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  13. Such beautiful simplicity--I just want to soak this in

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  14. love the soothing feel one experiences while looking at this scene.. nicely captured..

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