Hammock
Early in the pandemic, Morgan ordered a hammock and has spent a lot of time in it. This morning I’m enjoying the gentle rocking, cool air and watching the sunrise Feeling pretty good here, but…
S5, P14
5 days since Sumach Espresso closed completely, 14 days since the pandemic was declared. I’m starting to get into a better routine. Up at 7:30 Out for a quick walk when I can be fairly…
Presence
I have been loving a new podcast from On Being studios called Poetry Unbound. Today I was moved by the poem, Ode to buttoning and unbuttoning my shirt. Being present to whatever is happening is…
Morala
Afternoon break for coffee and a sweet, though I really should have ordered tea so I could have called the post Morala-Tea. Exploring the area of Bank and First in Ottawa turned up 4 options.…
Dear Premier Ford…
Am I hopeful? Well, maybe a little. Not that this one letter will change his mind, but that maybe a steady and persistent stream will. I am resolving to write at least one letter a…
Conundrum
I’m re-reading Mary Oliver’s collection of essays entitled “Upstream” and found this question at the end of a lovely story about her dog Sammy who endlessly chewed through ropes and climbed fences: “Or maybe it’s…
Feather
I found this beautiful feather, I don’t know where, I don’t know when. I recently started wearing it on my hat where it has been frequently admired by others. I am grateful to the bird…
Better start
Yesterday I was on the back foot all day, chasing one problem and appointment and phone call after another. Things mostly worked out and I had a great rehearsal last night (thanks Jennifer, Rachel and…
First and Last
We had a little outing to ride the last CLRV on the TTC. We were fortunate to catch what was also the first vehicle in service: 4001 on it’s second-last run as an in-service vehicle.…
Fascinating
One wonders how this particular collection of errors came to pass. This is a Christmas card from our MPP.