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May 7, 2023
Spring has arrived here in all its glory, and it feels like a celebration is in order.
Taking the night off. Will be back at it tomorrow.
[Photo, “Garland,” by Peter Ralston.]
By E. E. Cummings
in Just-
spring when the world is mud-
luscious the little
lame balloonman
whistles far and wee
and eddieandbill come
running from marbles and
piracies and it’s
spring
when the world is puddle-wonderful
Thank you for this beautiful photo! speaking of celebrations, recently Jess Craven published a compilation of recent wins from last week, and there feels like a lot to celebrate - her list is here at https://open.substack.com/pub/chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions/p/extra-extra-58-242
And, having just returned from camping for the past few days, I feel refreshed and ready to take on whatever comes next.
Jess opened with a quote from the Talmud:
"Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief.
Do justly NOW.
Love mercy NOW.
Walk humbly NOW.
You are not obligated to complete the work but neither are you free to abandon it."
Rest well, Dr. Heather. ❤