This morning, as usual, about 5am, I went outside before turning on any lights. The wind was blowing, and it was strangely foggy. Not the damp sort of fog I sometimes encounter in the early hours, but a windy dry fog. What a weird morning, I thought. Then, I came back inside and turned onContinue reading “Foggy Eyes”
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Babysitting Carol
Last night, on the edge of sleep, I had the thought, or realization, that I do not any longer need to babysit Carol. I’ve told the story of my childhood memories of Carol many times, most recently while sitting with my husband’s relatives after his father’s death. I was wondering if any of them rememberedContinue reading “Babysitting Carol”
Advice from the Blackberry Patch
When I’m out for a wander around the Land where I live, I almost invariably pass Blackberry bushes. This time of year, the leaves are wine red and beautiful. The other day Blackberry had a strong message for me, reminding me that I know well how to deal with prickly people. Interesting. One should dealContinue reading “Advice from the Blackberry Patch”
A Bouquet of Stars
I wrote recently about Going to Seed, how my body isn’t recovering the way I want it to. I think my current discomfort goes back to August in the blackberry patch. I love the blackberry patch. I love blackberries. But it is a one-handed job, reaching into the brambles with my right, while holding aContinue reading “A Bouquet of Stars”
Long Walks and Ancestors
I’m just back from a walk. I didn’t quite make it to 10,000 steps before the rain. Yesterday, thanks to two separate walks with my friends Natalie and Shirley, I managed to log 15,000 steps. I must admit, though, that when I am driving, my IPhone interprets some bumps in the road as steps. IContinue reading “Long Walks and Ancestors”
