
Sunrise
I went for a short run around my neighborhood this morning. It is hilly where I live. With hills you get beautiful views. This morning as I rounded the corner on to my street I was greeted by a fiery red horizon. I had to linger in my driveway to take it in and thank the…
The Sea
The sea. I grew up on the Atlantic Coast. Steps from the sea. I have been living land-locked for 26 years. The sea never leaves your soul. It is part of you as you are part of it. We are made of salt and water - how can we not be drawn to salt and water? The sea is…
Doing a good deed.
An elderly man on a scooter in the grocery store was struggling to get a bottle of juice from the refrigerated cases. I helped him with it. He was grateful and I was happy. Win-win.
Rain
Spring rain. The sound of it falling on the roof. Lulling me to sleep. It gives me a sense of calm. A sense of renewal. It washes away the winter. Readies the earth for new life. I patiently wait now for the spring rain to come.
19th February 2018, 9:18 PM
Before I met you, life was boring and I was depressed. Not to say that I didn’t have things to do, but I’d lost enthusiasm to do them. You inspired me to make changes. I didn’t want to sleep anymore. For the last three years the only thing I would reliably get out of bed…