Day 126

Not feeling well this morning with the boggy sinuses and mild headaches. It was not a restful night. Coffee helps me get going. Today after church is a Historical Society meeting about the Tolowa language. I will attend and enjoy. Then rest. No plans for weeding or pruning. Hollie and I walked to the market yesterday and found bok choy and strawberries. It was busy and social. That’s the draw for me. I’ve been writing morning pages again. It is useful for moving forward.

Day 125

Beautiful morning, clear and calm, sun rays and warm colors. I will water first thing as I didn’t do it yesterday. I had a bit more energy and concentrated on walking with good posture. I have to get my muscle tone back if I want to keep up with my obligations. The visitors were pleasant and interesting. I like the duty when we aren’t slammed. There were 70 through us by 11 AM. That’s a lot of directions. Hope none of them got lost.

Day 124

Tea and stories was intimate and the sharing is personal. It is a special group of women and I get to take credit for bringing us together and providing a place of safety. Megan is deeply involved with Katharine’s dying. I asked her to lunch and was ready for her to say no, but she agreed and it was a break for her and time for me to support her efforts. Now her friend Sarah has a runaway daughter. Meg is  stressed and strong.

Day 123

Today I will get ready for my Tea and Stories group. It is the highlight of the busy, involved week. I want the house to be clean and inviting so they know how much I like having them here. I have ideas for the writing class that will beef up the homework processes. Morning pages are back in my routine. They have value for clearing the way for the day. I hoped for rain yesterday and it didn’t happen so I need to water.

Sun, sun, sun, Here it comes1 That’s the song that lives in my soul. I love the Beatles version, of course or Steve Berg can sing it at the farmers’ market and make me stop in my tracks. The sun has always been a symbol of hope and beginnings. I stand at the window and wait barely breathing as the rays begin to peek and brighten the sky. There is a hymn we sing at church. When morning lights the skies… And Morning has Broken. Cat Stevens or our music people or the sound in my head, all bring a peace and anticipation. I love sunflowers and sun symbols, Yellow is my favorite color. This time of year for just a week, sun comes in the north windows and I celebrate that. One of my favorite sights is going outside when the sun and the moon are both in the sky. It’s exhilarating. In the darkest time when the sun is hidden behind the house next door, I go out and find a place where I can see it and breathe it in. The string of colored lights help. Color is stimulating and I use the lights all winter. Wooden wick candles help. The crackling sound and flickering flame are reassuring in an ancient way, as if I’m sitting behind a fire in the cave.

Yes, here comes the Sun and it’s allright.

Day 122

My neck feels slightly better but still not all better. It’s been achy since I was 20 years old and we were rear-ended. Then the fall in the bathroom much later that broke a neck bone. Guess I’m lucky that it’s no worse! The BOS was long and I left at noon, cold and hungry. Chuck didn’t fix the light yet. Maybe later today. Museum duty today and I like it. Lots of socializing and greeting visitors. Need to make a couple of appointments.

Day 121

The fourth hour of volunteering is wearing. I run out of energy even when I take a snack. I left fifteen minutes early as I was through working. I enjoy being there and will do the best I can. Today is Board of Supervisors meeting and I will attend and take notes. Later, Chuck is coming to replace the porch light and later still, I will go to Tracy for my neck adjustment. The wind is finally done and that makes walking fun again.

Day 120

Monday. Time evaporates and I want to enjoy it as it sails by. Yesterday I researched for the writing class and found a couple of processes to add to my curriculum. It’s only a couple of weeks until it starts. I don’t know how many people have signed up. I’m looking forward to another fun group. Today will be another busy one at the visitors’ center. The season is in full swing. They all want to see trees, beaches, and rivers. We have them.