daily-thoughts



bowler hat portrait

Originally uploaded by bbmarie.

I have a new hat. It is a bowler and I am pretty excited about wearing it at my gig this friday. It is not a hat you see any one wear these days with the exception of some of the men who drive horse carriages around Central Park. Apparently it was originaly designed for coach drivers to protect them from the elements and any low braches that may knock into them as they drive. In its original form you could stand on it and it would support your weight with out caving in. That idea of strength and protection is a potent one. I would hope that this new hat would be a symbol of protection for me as I drive into an uncertain future with courage and faith.