“That virgin, vital, beautiful day: today”
Every now and then I get lost in the day. Something holds my attention, and when I look up, hours have passed. The morning itself was the first to do that today. It drew me outside. The humidity of yesterday has given way to the most beautiful spring day. The air is clear, the sun bright and it’s cool, but not so cool you want to stay inside. I sat on the wooden chair and watched the birds. I also watched nothing at all. I just daydreamed. When I came inside, my coffee had long been perked.
The papers held me for a while. It was one of those read everything days, even the silly corrections on the second page. I always wonder how they can get simple things like a name or an address wrong. It was rare to find no familiar names in the court news. I did most of the crosswords and word puzzles. The morning was speeding by me.
In between, I’d wander outside and just stand for a few minutes. It’s too lovely a day to waste.
The living room caught my eye. I wondered if a small piece of furniture would look better on the other side of the room. It didn’t, but while I was doing that, I noticed how dirty the glass on the picture leaning against the table was. I cleaned it. About then I got another cup of coffee.
Yesterday, as a reward for grocery shopping, I bought myself two books. Needing something to read with my coffee, I started one. By the time I put it down, I had read several chapters. It was, by then, late morning.
I unloaded the dishwasher, checked on Gracie who’s been out all morning then sat myself down at the computer. Somehow it is three hours later than when I woke up. The day is almost half over. In the scheme of things, I accomplished little. Putting dishes away doesn’t count. The bed’s still unmade, and I’ve yet to get dressed. It’s a good thing then that I don’t count my days by accomplishments. I count my days by smaller things.
A new book is one of the best parts of whiling away a day. An afternoon nap under a cozy afghan is another. Sitting on the deck, reading and watching is the highlight of most summer days. When, at night, my feet are up and the Red Sox are leading, a sigh of contentment easily slips from my lips. It is the end of a wonderful day. Few accomplishments, maybe, but I think it a day well spent.
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June 7, 2010 at 11:31 am
As the miles are now well and truly behind me, its time to re-establish my daily pattern and here I am once again at KTCC.
Maggie greeted us with a slight touch of irritation but not enough to keep her away from her position next to the kitchen table this morning to receive a cascade of Cheerios while I read the NYT.
Its good to be home
June 7, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Welcome home, my dear Hedley!!
What was the favorite part of your trip, besides coming home? Maggie certainly missed you-it’s never the same when your favorite people are away.
Cheerios do seem just a tiny bit mundane after your whirlwind tour!
June 8, 2010 at 10:09 am
Kat – It was marvellous, of course I loved the “football” experience in Madrid and I was able to share it with my son.
Lhasa was a constant flow of pilgrims, with prayer wheels, clockwise motion, prayer flags..quite incredible.
June 7, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Lots of things to do at work today so time just flew away and it still does I´m afraid. Soon I´m off to bed again.
Cold and rainy over here today but the afternoon walk was quiet pleasant anyway, the rain kept both flies and mosquitoes calm 🙂
Old Erna didn´t want her food this evening, but she went gladly in to the bath room and ate what she could from tha cat litter box. She´s not allowed to come within ten feet from me 🙂 🙂 🙂
Have a great day now!
June 7, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Christer,
Old Erna grossed me out just a bit, but I admit Gracie would probably do the same thing.
The day stayed lovely though it is chilly now. It was a sweatshirt evening.
June 7, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I am jealous of your day! I am currently sitting in a cubicle wishing I could enjoy the sunshine! 🙂
June 7, 2010 at 11:42 pm
aproperfool,
I wish I could share it with you. The day stayed just beautiful! I promise to save you some for the weekend.
June 7, 2010 at 5:44 pm
This was a special post today, almost made me wish to join you up there doing nothing. I worked my ass off today getting ready for five closings in real estate starting this Friday to July 9. They all have problems, only one isn’t a short sale. The $8000 tax credit brought out first time buyers and I grabbed four to make it a solid second quarter. I’m actually having a good year similar to 05 and 06 when the boom was in full swing, ready to die on the vine. Sell baby sell, drill baby drill. Glad that administration is history. I do read the legal notices too in our morning paper; obits; all the stories my daughter writes and her husband. I rarely do front page anymore cuz that’s what I find first when I open my home page on the net.
June 7, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Z&Me,
It was a great day all around. I had dinner with friends, but it was too cold to stay outside so we came in early and watched the Sox beat Cleveland-good game.
I had a great day!!
June 8, 2010 at 8:22 pm
My Dear Hedley,
Lhasa is on my list!