Today’s prompt was to set the timer for 5 minutes, and stare at anything, or nothing. Then write about “the thoughts, the questions, and the answers that came up in that moment of slowness, of stillness.” I started by observing one of my indoor plants, and quickly diverted my attention toward the cedar hedge. I’mContinue reading “Nothing”
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Road trips and reflections
I have been awake since shortly before midnight. Nothing seems to be helping, so I decided to watch a movie. As usual I was drawing some comparisons about my own life, and started contemplating some of my past reactions to conflict. This movie was about a young girl who discovered that her “dad” was notContinue reading “Road trips and reflections”
Road Trip Reflections: A Journey to the East Coast
After 11 days of driving with pauses to visit along the way, I arrived on the east coast at my daughter’s home. I didn’t stop to take many photos especially during the last few days of driving since I was just eager to get to my destination. It was a good trip. Several of theContinue reading “Road Trip Reflections: A Journey to the East Coast”
New year
New Year’s Day and I am on my way to visit family in Germany. The first leg was uneventful, only 1/2 hour late and I had a good seat mate. The 2nd leg is almost ready for boarding. It’s the long portion — 9 1/2 hours. The gardens inside the international wing of the airportContinue reading “New year”
Reflections 