I used to be uncomfortable whenever there was a lull in a conversation. I used to jump in and fill it with ANYTHING rather than just let any silence be there. I am noticing that I am a lot more comfortable with silence now. I am learning how powerful it is. When someone stops talking … Continue reading I Hear You
Tending Things
We tend gardens. And children. And some of us tend to the sick. Today I tended to my bills, my accounts, my business. I watered the plants, switched the pictures around on the walls, dusted the sills, folded all the blankets and lined them up neatly on the rack. I tended my meditation practice, and … Continue reading Tending Things
“Have You Always Been This Way?”
I assumed (and hoped) he meant friendly, open, interested, and together. He stopped me as I was walking Boomer on campus. He wanted to know how big this place was. He said he had been lured off the highway to come and explore. He just couldn't get over how beautiful this area was. He was … Continue reading “Have You Always Been This Way?”
I Dream In Cursive
Before we left for Sanibel I said I was looking forward to being warm, reading and writing with a pen. I brought a fresh Moleskine and my fountain pen with me, but I wasn't so sure there would be the time or the inclination to pen write. I love writing with a pen though. I love … Continue reading I Dream In Cursive
Real Bloggers Blog in Airports
This is my second attempt at posting today. The first was 3 hours ago in the Charlottle airport, and now I am trying again at Gate F22 in Philly. This gate has, no lie, 10 seats, so I am parked in Gate 21 which has 20 seats. We have left the land of palm trees … Continue reading Real Bloggers Blog in Airports
Birds and Shit
A whole bunch of years ago G and I rented kayaks at Puddledockers in Ithaca, NY. After setting us up with paddles and life jackets, the outfitter, a bored college kid, pointed to the right and said, "If you go this way, you'll end up on the lake (Cayuga); if you go this way (left) … Continue reading Birds and Shit
“I” is for Idle
"I would NEVER be sitting on the couch reading a book now, if I was home," said G, just now. "I would be out finishing the fence or cleaning the garage or walking Boomer or ..." Why is that? Why don't we let ourselves rest, relax and re-set when we're home? Why do we have … Continue reading “I” is for Idle
This Getaway Brought To You By The Letter “B”
Everyone has their own recipe for the perfect getaway. Here's mine:: B is for Beach. This morning we took a long walk down the beach to the lighthouse. This beach is famous for its shells, so much so that people walking along, looking down, are known for their slouching posture, named the "Sanibel Stoop." G … Continue reading This Getaway Brought To You By The Letter “B”
The Bed Is Bigger Than The Kitchen
The first day in a new place. Where to get food? How to organize time? What to do first? Who are these others? How to fit in? Mostly, how to fit into this kitchen. Holy closet! (I am writing in the WordPress app for Ipad and I am having a little fit with inserting pics, … Continue reading The Bed Is Bigger Than The Kitchen
Oh, this is pretty.
It was cool when we left this morning. In the 40s. When we landed in Ft. Meyers it was 88. I'll post pictures of the view of the ocean from the condo tomorrow. We're watching the final episode of Survivor and drinking gin and tonics now. More tomorrow.
Inspiration Location 