It has been months since I last made an entry to this blog. Have I disappeared? What happened to me?
Life Happens
Here’s a synopsis.
There was a death in the family. I gave a eulogy.
I shopped and cooked and cleaned and washed. I sweated and bathed. I was inspired and exhausted.
I walked for miles in nature. I mowed and planted, and pruned and weeded. I got vaccinated and caught COVID. I had a concussion.
I organized life drawing classes. My art was on show to help save the wilderness. I painted landscape abstractions and the sundeck. I cared for two cats and painted their portraits.
I played hockey and soccer and came home tired and elated. I lifted weights, did yoga and checked my blood pressure.
I was sad and happy and restless and content. I was lonely and enveloped.
I attended my son’s masters degree convocation. I celebrated my 80th birthday. I scattered ashes from a boat. I paid homage to my Japanese heritage.
I absorbed or avoided social media. I watched videos and listened to music. I learned and I remembered. I was bored and impatient. I was soothed and touched, uplifted and shocked.
A Melange
Life continues unabated. My priorities change day to day. I don’t know how I will feel today. I am not concerned by this.
The Present
I am appreciating the here and now for whatever that brings. Every day brings something new, if I allow it.
The ‘on line’ me may have disappeared for awhile, but I am more present than ever before.
