This little tableau coalesced on my desktop. It somehow captures the experience of recent events. Not sure if I’m the old woman or the tiny man in her walker.
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Hail
Sounded like a load of bricks being dumped on the roof. Guessing this would have fucked up a modern vehicle but the old pick-up is made of thick steel. Bet she didn’t get a dimple.
Our smaller worlds
Back before the viral shit hit the fan, I decided to replace the really old, nasty carpet in my office and bedroom. That happened earlier this week and I finally got my office back in order. The space feels different now, not just because of the new carpet, but because I’m spending so much time in these rooms. And will spend much more before this is done. I made this little 4-minute video for a friend.
Closet curtains
For years I’ve struggled with sliding doors on my bedroom closet. Have replaced them with some curtains. Much better.
Order
“In the forest, there is an incomprehensible order that to the mind looks like chaos. It is beyond the mental categories of good and bad. You cannot understand it through thought, but you can sense it when you let go of thought, become still and alert, and don’t try to understand or explain. Only then can you be aware of the sacredness of the forest. As soon as you sense that hidden harmony, that sacredness, you realize you are not separate from it, and when you realize that, you become a conscious participant in it. In this way, nature can help you become realigned with the wholeness of life.”
— Eckhart Tolle
Seen one winter wonderland, you’ve seen ’em all
Two good things about winter
A good fire and a good dog. I’m not a winter/cold weather person. I like it HOT. But I do enjoy a good fire. Add a sleeping pup and it’s as good as it gets.
Riley’s first snow
Riley on the treadmill
Until we get Riley fitted for her Invisible Fence collar (next week?) she goes out on a leash which means she can’t really run around to burn off her puppy energy. Barb has been training her to walk on the treadmill to get some exercise. She’s getting the hang of it but I’m not seeing puppy joy on her face.