Much to feel good about this week. Through a series of interesting circumstances I reconnected with a sister of my best friend in high school. Mary still makes pottery, and I am going to order another piece from her soon.
Had an impromptu meet-up with Sarah, Colin, and Eric in the far parking lot of Sarah's apartment complex, where drawing/writing with chalk is the highlight. I asked S if he sleeps with them, because he double-fists throughout. "He would if I let him", she responded. Always a lift. He is so smart and adorable (not that I'm biased or anything... ;-)
Thanks to my sister Mari (she called herself my "Facebook Cliffs Notes" but I changed that to "Facebook Guru") for telling me about the conversation with Indigo Girls, Glennon Doyle, and Abby Wambach last night. Was hoping I could view through YouTube, but no... Jumped back onto FB (temporarily) for 90 minutes of wisdom, tears, and smiles, as they all interviewed each other. Actually found a link to share, and I plan to re-watch later today.
And today is NancyW's birthday! We arranged a Zoom meeting with Nance, Judi, Suzanne, and myself... but little did she know we were surprising her with other friends popping in: SusanP, Brian, Sarah/Colin. Invited a few others who had to work or couldn't make it. Conversation and laughter ensued, and of course there was cake, a card, and singing... 💖
So, as is tradition, five items below of beauty, interest, and humor to brighten your day/weekend/week. Enjoy!
~ Turning Your Backyard Into a Vacation Spot: With summer camps shut down and beach vacations seeming risky, homeowners are investing in ways to create a summer retreat at home.
~ Simple Stretches to Combat All That Sitting: Done correctly, these restorative stretches, working on muscles from your eyes to your toes, really do make you feel better.
~ For Those Who (Privately) Aspire to Become More Reclusive (thanks to Michele for this beautifully insightful article; also, check out The Book of Life website... :-)
~ The End of Meat Is Here: If you care about the working poor, about racial justice, and about climate change, you have to stop eating animals.
~ Kacey Musgraves sings "Burn One With John Prine" to John Prine
SONG: Singing from the Window by Dave Matthews
BOOK: Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig
POEM: Everyone Sang by Siegfried Sassoon
Everyone suddenly burst out singing;
And I was filled with such delight
As prisoned birds must find in freedom,
Winging wildly across the white
Orchards and dark-green fields; on - on - and out of sight.
Everyone's voice was suddenly lifted;
And beauty came like the setting sun:
My heart was shaken with tears; and horror
Drifted away ... O, but Everyone
Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will never be done.
QUOTE(S): "Experience life in all possible ways ~ good-bad, bitter-sweet, dark-light, summer-winter. Experience all the dualities. Don't be afraid of experience, because the more experience you have, the more mature you become." ~ Osho
“The shortest distance between two people is a song.” ~ Edith Barnard
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