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I can't remember the last time my hair was long enough so that I could easily reach round to my back and tug on the ends. I'm not even sure it's been since adulthood. Anyway, here we are.
And here we have an accident in which I do my best impression of Soviet era eastern European old woman!
Looking out the front door this morning, Avery and I wondered just where spring has gone. The wind has been blowing since yesterday and the skies remain gray. Every now and then a fine, misty rain showers down. If I didn't know better, I'd think it was summer in the bay area!
So, we mostly stay inside, although I make regular meanders checking the garden and of course, we take walkies (however, not as lengthy as typical). And there's the camera, and the close up filter, and ideas come through.
I think a lot about what it is that makes me happy to create. There are feelings and obscure notions that I seem to convey (or desire to convey), that don't live in the everyday world. It's the in between, the fanciful, the sensual and psychological realms I like to explore. It's lovely to be able to go back and visit my work and say, "Oh, I remember how that felt...it was warm and cozy, it tasted sweet and spicy, it smelled of fennel (or perhaps honeysuckle, depending on where it was). I remember the energy and the power of that moment."
The weather reminds me of the east bay, often at the height of the summer! Overcast, coolish, and slightly misty. It's not bad, just a little confusing. But then again, the back and forth between warm and bright and cool and dark are becoming quite familiar. It won't be long and yes, it'll be hot (and probably humid) day after day. At least when it's cool it's more comfortable to be covered up for mosquito protection (because those varmints don't go away once they've come alive just because of a day or two of cooler temps).
I spent a little time with the grandmother spirits. Then again, I'm always spending time with them. I think I'm becoming a regular eccentric old lady! I go outside and talk in pretty normal volume to the plants (I can't explain...it just happens) and carry on a conversation with Avery as we walk the neighborhood. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, I really don't care what anyone else thinks of my personal behavioral predilections. I have no appearances to keep except for my internally driven integrity. I'm not too cranky, so I don't think anyone really notices, to be honest.
...evening
More blossoms...the first of the larkspur and nigella popped today. More red poppies and clusters of elder flowers proliferating as well.
I love sitting out there, listening to the birds. With all the tall trees around, it seems like birdsong has more opportunity to echo and be amplified. I've noticed this in any woods I've been in. It's very special.
It felt like summer today. It felt like a perfect summer day. Low humidity, not too hot, a bit of a breeze and tons of sunshine. This all meant that the garden (and especially newly sown seeds and seedlings) needed a good water. During that time, Avery was immensely entertained, chasing a little lizard around one of my large pots. I don't think I've seen her so engaged in a while! Of course, later on required a nap.
I have sourdough bread going today too. While it might seem odd to heat up the kitchen by baking, on the other hand the warm temps have provided good conditions for the dough. All in all, a pretty nice Friday.
...are spent in the garden, digging, planting, staking, transplanting, mulching...the list goes on. And in the kitchen...lots of fermenting projects right now.
The temps are finally warming up. It'll be summer in no time.
While I'm content with my current activities...keeping positive and productive...you know, it's weird. What a year so far.
We spent the day in the garden, Avery and I. I had a number of things to tend to and Avery supervised.
The weather was absolutely perfect.
Gardens are magical.
Ummm...what day is it? Oh yeah...Tuesday. Right? I think that's right. Two days ago was Mother's day (I know because I can look at my phone and see that's when the kids called me), which is always on a Sunday, so yesterday was Monday (plus, I did laundry yesterday), and that means today is Tuesday!