I started this clear but somewhat chilly summer day reading a young adult novel on a sunny corner of the porch with my coffee, pitted about a gazillion cherries for pies, worked for a few hours on the new book, and then my sister and I kayaked up the Sound until we almost got eaten by a giant blue whale... or--depending on your version of events, and mine most definitely involves the mythic blue whale-- we saw from a distance quite a large fish rising as it chased a school of mackerel. And then we paddled home for pizza as the sun set.
So glad you are cool. It is 91 degrees here in Austin at 9:48 PM, down from 104. For a former Bostonian, it is pretty far out of my comfort zone. I love your - or Buddy’s - beautiful photos of Maine and your letters. Thank you.
Sweet dreams, Heather. Isn’t it a blessing to be surrounded by the beauty of nature and our special friends and family?! And Cherry pie! I think I’ve spotted that blue whale here on the Northern California coast and once even in the icy snow melted Lake Tahoe. No one believes me, but I’m almost sure. No pictures, just memories. Or perhaps dreams.
So glad you had such a good day! It sounds beautiful and rejuvenating. You deserve it. Deep gratitude for your intrepid invaluable work for democracy and our country. Rest well!
Could there be a more perfect day for someone who deserves it? Don't think so.
I don't think it is a coincidence that your embrace of nature allows you to stay clear headed (mosttimes) through this painful noise and tumult.
You keep us all going.
Something about the story of the day and the photo of this sunset, both, gives me some hope. Thanks.
A perfectly grace-filled day. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of every American.
So glad you are cool. It is 91 degrees here in Austin at 9:48 PM, down from 104. For a former Bostonian, it is pretty far out of my comfort zone. I love your - or Buddy’s - beautiful photos of Maine and your letters. Thank you.
OMG! What a great day, no matter whose version of the whale you follow! Rest well, we depend on you! <3
Just curious, as a reader of young adult novels, as to what you were reading this morning. Thank you. Tracy Greenwood
I go back to the Joni Mitchell song again:
I’m up all night in my studio and
You’re up early on your ranch
You’ll be brushing out a brood mare’s tale
While the sun is ascending
And I'll just be getting home with my reel to reel
There's no comprehending
I love that you and Buddy make it work! You complement each other well. Wishing you both more blessings to come.
Gorgeous, sleep well!
Sweet dreams, Heather. Isn’t it a blessing to be surrounded by the beauty of nature and our special friends and family?! And Cherry pie! I think I’ve spotted that blue whale here on the Northern California coast and once even in the icy snow melted Lake Tahoe. No one believes me, but I’m almost sure. No pictures, just memories. Or perhaps dreams.
So glad you had such a good day! It sounds beautiful and rejuvenating. You deserve it. Deep gratitude for your intrepid invaluable work for democracy and our country. Rest well!
I realized today that a recent Hopi friend of mine is a “cloud person”, as I feel connection to be one also, so I said “we are Cloud People!”
He agreed.
It appears Buddy is a definite Cloud Person too!
💜
Oh what an idyllic picture you paint! We all know you deserve it.
Love your life! 💕🌟💕
Thank You for sharing with us!
Sweet dreams.