Hint of Autumn

Hello again, my friends!

Today, there was purpose in my being. I fought with it, edged towards it, and finally - accomplished it. I mowed the yard, trimmed, weeded, cleaned-up. And now have to admit, it felt good. I sweated like a horse, and probably stink to the heavens. But it was good work, and good for my place here on the lovely Gulf Coast. I'm sure my neighbors breathe a small sigh of relief that I am not, afterall, going to let my yard continue to appear derelict!

A hint of autumn teased my senses today. Just the very slightest of cool in the air, a healthy wonderful breeze. Sunshine that felt more uplifting than oppressive. The sigh of the wind through the magnificent old oak in my backyard neighbor's yard is a certain kind of song which I am glad I remembered to hear today. The waving of the light and dark of the lemon leaves is so sweetly green and scented; thank you Universe for helping me see and appreciate that as well. It's a fine, fine day and I feel a stirring of hope within my heart which has been absent for ever so long.

I know - I realize - that I am luckier and better-set in this life than probably 4/5 of the people in this world. It's good to have occasion to kick one's own arse now & then, and to say to one's self: remember that. You've got it good.

Sure, there's a lot to fix and my brain fights with itself over moods way too often. But, life's still good. Thank you, my dear family & my friends out there in different little spots in the world, for being patient with me and letting me get to this conclusion on my own without being too hard on me. You're all loves and I am so glad for you being part of my life, even though many miles may separate many of us.

I'm almost back...