The Weekly Photo Challenge theme of “Afloat” this week is terribly timely in light of the bad weather sweeping the central and now eastern and southeastern US yesterday and today. There are things literally afloat due to flooding. In Naperville, the river through downtown is out of its bed, although fortunately not into the basements of nearby businesses as happened in 2013 when I took this photo. An entire small town in Illinois has been destroyed, leaving people and their lives afloat in uncertainty. The storms aren’t yet over, but I think this photo, which caught my eye two years ago, is appropriate at a variety of levels.
This, that and the other thing 
Sad commentary but good photo and reflection.
When I took this photo, there was very bad flooding all around us. The parking lot, although inconvenient and highly usual, was nothing, but it made for a good photo op. 🙂
Have a great weekend, Judy!
janet
Haha, it just looks like it’s just dipping its toes in the water!
It’s funny that you saw it that way, Laura To me it looked sad and marooned. Enjoy your weekend!
janet
I must say I wrote that first comment before I read the paragraph and was about to follow it up otherwise I feared I looked rather heartless! It’s strange how the trolley looked so jolly to me at first, but now it’s taken on quite a sad and tragic air after reading about the context within which you took it.
Laura, I didn’t feel you were heartless at all! If there were no commentary, there wouldn’t be the same context for everyone. No worries. 🙂
I loved this photo. I remember it being a very popular Friday Fictioneers challenge. Nice one, Janet.
Thanks, Sandra. It’s one of my favorites as well. Missing FF, but I have so much going on that I just am not taking the time to write…mainly because I won’t commit to the time to read. 🙂
I remember it too. Can’t remember what I wrote though. Too much water under the bridge (forgive me, I couldn’t help myself).
Russ, I expect nothing less (or more?) from you. 🙂 Enjoy the weekend.
janet
Fabulous capture!
Thanks so much, Joanne!
janet
The pictures definitely creates a certain mood, this is what I like about great photos. Thanks for sharing.
Cecilia, thanks and I’m so pleased you liked it. It’s my pleasure to share!
janet
it’s a great photo!
Thanks. That’s very much appreciated. Have a wonderful weekend.
janet
Perfect photo for the challenge, Janet. Hope your weather improves soon.
Today it’s warm and sunny, but still rather windy. However, the wind is at more normal levels, so I’m enjoying a spring day.
A very good solution to this challenge, Janet. It conjures up memories of the floods we had here, back when we had rain. Ω
Allan, I pray, literally pray, that you have rain soon! Our older daughter’s now a Californian, living and working in Pasadena. She’s loving it there.
There is lots to love out here and we will take any prayers sent this way. Thanks. Ω
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Very clever, Janet. I’m sure this will be one of the more unique entries this week. ❤
Nice of you to say so. 🙂 It was so poignant to see.
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Clever …. !!! 😎
🙂 Hope your Saturday’s off to a great start, Izzy.
janet
Enjoyed your response to the theme. Nicely captured.
Thanks so much, Sally. I hope Saturday’s looking good for you. The sun’s out here and no wind. Supposed to get into the 60’s, so that’s not bad. Although there were some terrible storms a few days ago, some with tornadoes, we were spared any damage, for which I’m thankful.
janet
I’ll be going out into the garden with winds and SUN. Glad that you were spared the ravages of nature. But be thankful for the water.
I’m certainly thankful for the water, Sally. For some, though, it came at a terrible cost.
Empty and forlorn, lost. A silent image of your words. Wishing all the best for the ones that are in need now.
The weather has been merciless this year to everyone, with over-abundance to some and meagerness to others. Hope there is no further flooding. Photo is a great entry for the challenge.
Angeline, if we could only spread the moisture and other growth necessities around equitably, life would be much easier. Too bad it doesn’t work like that. I’m happy you enjoyed the photo, though, and have a wonderful weekend.
janet
This made me laugh out loud. 😉
🙂 That’s a good thing, Jann.
janet
I hasten to add, the photograph, not the flooding.
That is a great shot.
Very creative, artsy, and speaks to me…
A sad story which is told so well by this photo…
Original! I like it a lot. I linked to it so my readers could see it too.
Much appreciated, Dawn. Thanks!
janet
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I recall the story I found in this picture…wonderful memory.
Thanks, Bjorn. Nice to have you drop in. Haven’t done FF for a few weeks because I just don’t have time to read lots of stories.
janet
great ! 🙂
Thanks very much. Nice to have you aboard (so to speak.) 🙂
janet
Very original idea and photo for this challenge. Loved it.
Thanks for stopping in, Gayle, and commenting. I’m happy you liked the photo so much!
janet
Ooooh, it’s great!!! It has this surrealistic touch 😀
That’s what I thought, too. Glad you enjoyed it.
janet
Brilliant. I smiled.
I’m always happy to be a bringer of smiles. Thanks for visiting. Have a great weekend.