I've been in a quest for quiet these days. This has become especially important now that there's some major construction in front of my house. I have the impression that they've rented some expensive machines and want to get long, full days out them, worth the overtime for the employees. They start at 7:30am and... Continue Reading →
Birds of a Feather
Today I saw two magpies hanging out on a roof with two crows. They are cousins, but I'd never seen the two species just peaceably looking at the sunset together. No one was cawing or croaking or making whatever noises those birds make. There was room on the roof for them to be further apart,... Continue Reading →
Talking about Walking
I was trying to think about the moment I was happiest last week, and it came from a really unexpected source. I'm "teaching" a walking class. It's not really teaching anything, but a sports class that kids could sign up for if they were injured, or just not interested in doing more traditional sports. I've... Continue Reading →
The Vortex of Happiness
I met a nice young woman on a hike last summer, exchanged numbers, and we met up again last weekend. She's lovely. I also met up with my young cousin for breakfast today. She's lovely, too. I have hope for the world again! These young people don't have it easy. The hiking friend feels like... Continue Reading →