I am sitting here, desperately trying to think of something to blog about that's not politics. But jeez, donnie takes up all the energy and space. He's so busy making a hateful noise that there's no air for other ideas.
We had guests for drinks and apps on Saturday. We found other things to talk about. The garden, plants, the greenhouse, the food...I gotta brag that I was on point with the food...the dogs, the wind. There's a wildfire not too near us, but the wind was so brutal that there was ash in the air floating like snow and a faint smell of wood smoke. But, mostly we talked about donnie-do-wrong and what's happening in our country. Their fears are a little more extreme than mine. And, their preparation is a little more extreme.
I think some of that is berause they're more active in the protest and we're more 'protect the home front'. I don't know that either of us is more right than the other. I know that I have to look for space between lil donnie's temper tantrums to find some peace. Some distraction. A little time for my heart rate and adrenaline level to come down a little. Or I would go crazy. And, not in a good way.
Quilting, gardening, cleaning, cooking, watching a pair of cardinals play in the birdbath. Whatever it takes to be calm and relax for a little bit.
The orange and lemon trees are in bloom. The bees be buzzin' all over. They don't care what baby donnie does.
6 comments:
It's so very hard to find that peaceful space right now. Stay in the garden, stay in the sewing room, stay in the park......whatever it takes to get a tiny bit of relief and respite.
Avoiding most news and almost all people. That helps. Doing a fair amount of rage quilting. I have examined where I give my time and talents and have made changes.
Love your little sign at the end of your post, Lane.
Me too, and wondering how I can get away with paying just $750 in taxes on my 1040 every year.
Carolyn (also using "fuck" as an Oxfordian comma these days)
I think you're doing the right thing Lane: finding things to focus on that are beautiful, joyful and give you peace of mind and a sense of gratitude. He's already two months in: only another 46 to go. We will all get through this.
Megan
Sydney, Australia
Lovely signs of spring in your garden. Thanks for sharing. Mary
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