GOOD DAY
The nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful happens, but those that bring simple little pleasures following one after another like pearls slipping off a string.—L.M. Montgomery
read and narrate the introduction to Fierce Wars and Faithful Loves while listening to Midsummer Night’s Dream music for guitar
photograph Hazel’s roses, flaming apricot in the morning sunlight
recite Isaiah 58, Revelations 12, and the parable of the lighted candle, with a cup of gingery black tea balanced on one knee
pick up delivery of raw milk and have a long and pleasant chat with friends, including a three year old’s animated narration of the Pearl Harbor bombing
lunch on white rice, fried eggs, saucy ropa vieja, and sweet fried plantains
decline Latin adjectives with Marcus
eat quesadillas and popcorn while watching Carol Burnett skits and My Favorite Brunette on the projector
• Hazel’s roses •
December 10, 2013