Summer has settled in. Mowed the lawn in shorts and tank
yesterday—can come outside in nearly nothing and feel warm full
through, then today smart from a mild sunburn on my back. Yesterday,
picked two bunches of lettuce, each as big as my head, way beyond
anything I’ve ever grown before. Tasted them with fresh
strawberries. Unbelievable. Should have picked only one lettuce, but
had to feel the size of them, fill my arms with them, the wonder of
finally growing something as rich as them.
Today it’s so humid that these pages feel thick, but the humidity
brings a lushness. The day is just starting. The mockoranges bloom
and share their sweetness. A breeze stirs the leaves. And this is
life. A new day.
We tried an overnight in Decorah and I think that, for Dave, the
experience was mixed. We met Knute and Nancy there—spent a
wonderful evening, but the effort of sleeping away from home was
exhausting for him. He was very quiet last night, inscrutable. We
will see how he feels today.
For me, to be back at the Winneshiek Hotel felt like home. Not sure
what that means, but I did so like to sink down in the tub. I may
have had one glass of wine too many, and my stomach suffered, but
other than that, for me it was near perfect and I knew it would be as
we walked in. We got a room facing the beautiful main street, window
open, curtains blowing in the wind.
This day I start at home but outside, having mowed and put
everything outside in order yesterday so I can enjoy it without a
feeling of necessity today. This is my life. Yes, I would change some
things if I could, but you, Lord, have ordained it as it is, and it
still bears some sweetness. I love you, sweet Lord. Thank you for
these breaths.
Image: madaboutgardening.com
No comments:
Post a Comment