Wednesday, May 16, 2018

whatchadoin?



I'm doin nothing, or as close to doing nothing as possible.  And yes, yes,yes, it is a great feeling.  I almost have the ambition to answer the question in the kitten eyes, perhaps cats really are psychic and she knows the answer but, perhaps she had a different question, like "when's eats???".  

I just drove home the long way with a carload of groceries and the mail, after dropping off the recycling, of course.   My mailbox was overflowing and there were even letters and parcels!!!
Ah, I love that, and if I had the ambition, I would open those parcels and see what is in them, and I would peruse my new books that I just couldn't wait to read.  The letters are tempting me, but I am feeling particularly strong  and can easily resist.

After this exceptionally long winter, the trees have begun to leaf out and the roadside plants have begun to sprout.  Over and over I repeat to myself, the woods are covered in green lace, or so it appears to me.  The very earth had the particular aroma of freshness I have only noticed in the early spring.   Birdsong and a sky streaked with wispy, white clouds.   Sunshine and a fresh breeze.   I feel as brand new as the day.  So here I have parked myself, and I am doing nothing.  

then and now, here and now

        Long ago, but not so far away, actually out on the front porch every Friday and Saturday night neighbors would gather. The air wou...