100 days of summer :: day 11

“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say "It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem." Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”

― Fred Rogers

an overflowing bug jar (no bugs were hurt in this quest)
the way he laughs with his whole body
hugs that almost knock me off my feet
an hour in the Marine Center looking in all the tanks
and a big thank you to the woman who answered all his questions
going to the park after where we had snacks, and I watched as he hunted for feathers
coming home and feeling loved to the moon and back
wanting to hold on to every moment that I can with this sweet boy

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100 days of summer :: day 10

“If you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for a moment.”

― Georgia O'Keefe

laying in bed this morning and listening to the birds
watering the garden at dawn, before the neighborhood wakes up
the flaming red maple tree out the bedroom window
those Almond Windmill cookies from Trader Joes
finding beauty in a fading peony

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100 days of summer:: day 8

“I thought I was growing a garden, but the garden was quietly growing me all along.”

― Bhuwan Thapaliya

A rare day at home alone, with nothing that needs to get done.
the sound of the crows across the lake
leftover broccoli salad for lunch,
a hair cut, and how I can always trust Mandy to have a meaningful conversation with me
filling the vases with flowers for the house
short sleeve t-shirt, all day long!

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100 days of summer :: day 7

“This morning the green fists of the peonies are getting ready to break my heart
as the sun rises, as the sun strokes them with his old, buttery fingers

-Mary Oliver 

We hold class in one of the parks down by the bay this week. We all bring food to share for lunch, and gather around in small groups getting to know each other. Some are long time friends, who welcome us newcomers with open arms. I breathe in the ocean air and allow myself to relax, taking in the offer of friendship and not overthinking it all too much.

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