Funny exchange at a bakery. We're buying bread: "What's in it?" we ask. "Do you have allergies ?" "No, curiosity." I've had a few days of being generally grumpy (probably a bit over-tired and already fed up with it getting dark earlier) but I've had these amazing acts of kindness. Someone helped me load my... Continue Reading →
Hope
How much of these weird feelings I've been having are about my own, personal situation and how much are about the state of world? I don't know that I was always exactly a hopeful person, but I think I've been a glass half full type. I've written about this before; it's not natural or easy.... Continue Reading →
Head Under Water
Greek baptizein (Βάπτισμα)= "immerse, dip in water," also figuratively, "be over one's head" (in debt, etc.), "to be soaked (in wine)" This from https://www.etymonline.com/word/baptize When I get into a lake, I like to put my head under water, too, even if I'm just there for a quick dip. It doesn't often do wonderful things for my... Continue Reading →
Seeing and Hearing
I can only write with my phone for this post, so it’s going to be mostly photos. Tapping with my thumbs is too annoying! My new favorite app is called Merlin, and it’s great for identifying bird calls. Today it told me that European goldfinches were in the trees next to where I’d parked my... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 