It’s Tuesday and that means I get to sit and write with a bunch of pretty amazing women.
Can I tick any of these off or is it all premature wishful thinking right now? It’s a little hard to imagine how Danny’s death does anything but diminish me.
It’s sunny but cold today. Ken will walk Finn while I write which means that this afternoon I can snuggle under my electric blanket and sew.
I made sourdough croutons this morning. An act of normalcy. I baked the bread cubes first, then sautéed them in olive oil with garlic slices, lots of salt and pepper, and a dusting of ground thyme. Yum.
Sounds like some good cooking! Have a cozy day of writing Dee 💙🕊️
Thanks Pam. As friends prepare to put their condo on the market, I am prompted to reflect on how much I like this home. Its proportions. The light. Comfortable seating. Reading light everywhere. And after (and still) being wrapped in the warm blanket of sympathy and attention from friends and neighbors, I wonder: why would I move from here? (Because of course at our age, we think about these things).
Yes, and I moved a lot as a kid so I hate moving! I will probably die in this house 😁
I also moved a ton as a kid. Which is one reason I was so committed to NOT moving so the boys could grow up in one house/one neighborhood.
Writing , sewing, food…close comforts.
And not insignificant ones.
Sounds like a lot of your favorite things .. enjoy your day.
Thank you. I might be almost done with the Epstein Quilt.
Dee~ Sounds like a nice and cozy day! We dropped down to 60 degrees, which I know is warm for many, but what a big change overnight for us. Plus it is cloudy and misty-raining.
Good quotes today. The 7 Signals quote I read as “typical” aging process. I could feel those statements. xo
Sounds like California weather isn’t quite reliable lately.
Nancy, this isn’t actually a reply to you but I can’t seem to get posting a comment to work.
Dee, I don’t see your having been diminished by Danny’s death though I’m not in your body/heart/mind and can only imagine how it feels–but you do describe your feelings often and yet I recognize they are much more than words can say. I have experienced your words as truly genuine–not trying to mask your sorrow and being very generous in sharing your thoughts, questions, feelings of horror and more. I think you are doing the last two items in the list: pace shifts, reflects in your presence, and you trust yourself to know what’s not for you. I view being genuine as the most important thing in life, and I see it in you.
Well I don’t know but it helps to see things through another’s eyes sometimes do I appreciate your observations.
this is a test–if it works I’ll write a real reply
Yes it works. As “anonymous” so be sure to sign your name.