Having been getting to know my "new" routine has been unusual... but I'm coming around. I'm learning that I do NOT need to answer to all - though it is hard to break that when I've lived that for too many years to count. Friday night my daughter and 4 kids spent the night and we went to my nephew's marching band performance at the High School Homecoming game. We had a very nice time, and a very good visit until the wee hours of the morning. Saturday I stayed with the little ones and gave her money for a tire, one that she had not noticed, front driver's side was completely slick. She returned shortly and had the kids vacuum and pick up their things and left. I had the place to myself by noon. I heard from an old friend and was invited to go out to the country for a little R and R and though waiting on other plans to materialize, I just decided to throw an overnight bag in the car and go, so I did. And I had the most amazing, relaxing time.

We Laughed

We danced in the kitchen We experienced the mountains We laughed. We caught the butterflies We absorbed our surroundings We laughed. We spoke of living We spoke of dying We loved.

Peace Please

With changes come hope. With hope comes focus. With focus comes progress. With progress comes peace, one moment at a time

Peace II

Slow drives down long dirt roads

Endless two lane highways that eventually take you everywhere

Deep breaths of cool crisp autumn air

Landing safely after the storm

Peace

The rainbow of wildflowers, the cascading mountains, the cool crisp breeze, the bite of the my bourbon, the comfort of security.

Words

"Speaking of the butterflies you're feeling, I'd love to catch them all." I hear you all right. "You'll never be afraid again, you know I mean what I say." Ok, I'll buy it. "You deserve all the happiness in the world, and I will stand firm in making it happen." Sure thing. Trouble is, you have to prove to me what you say, words are only words, even though they make me smile, they are weightless at this point in my life, I have been let down too many times.