Get up
get coffee
feed cat
notice dishes need to be put away
intend to put dishes away but instead shuffle outside
consider adding another cat
pick up book
discover I don't like this book but read anyway
wonder how long it will take me to finish
resolve to suffer through this book because it was a gift from a friend
contemplate giving up reading books I don't enjoy just because they are gifts from friends
attempt a strategy of excuses
conclude its easier to finish damn book
break for gardening
discuss second cat with husband
break for walk
avoid driving anywhere
find self at zoo
lose self at zoo
head back the long way
sit down again with book and wish I had stayed at zoo
break to cuddle cat
clean up after cat
change mind about second cat
husband relieved
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
All's Well That Ends Well
"Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie, which we ascribe to heaven."
The beginning is, no doubt, the hardest part. The pool is muddy when its first been stirred. And as we gaze upon the discontent, its easy to recall that which was once so very clear and, in this moment, attribute to that vision more beauty than it ever held on its own. Why does our mind play these tricks on us?
"Oft expectation fails, and most oft there where most it promises."
Expectations are the ball and chain about the dreamers foot. When we constantly fix upon one image, we overlook every other possibility. How can we really be open to whatever can occur and only expect to be surprised?
"The inaudible and noiseless foot of Time."
Time passes with ceaseless dependability. When this passing is desired the resolve is slow but if we can be truly in each moment and lose track of what lies ahead, then we may find ourselves along the way and we may arrive with repudiation of haste.
The beginning is, no doubt, the hardest part. The pool is muddy when its first been stirred. And as we gaze upon the discontent, its easy to recall that which was once so very clear and, in this moment, attribute to that vision more beauty than it ever held on its own. Why does our mind play these tricks on us?
"Oft expectation fails, and most oft there where most it promises."
Expectations are the ball and chain about the dreamers foot. When we constantly fix upon one image, we overlook every other possibility. How can we really be open to whatever can occur and only expect to be surprised?
"The inaudible and noiseless foot of Time."
Time passes with ceaseless dependability. When this passing is desired the resolve is slow but if we can be truly in each moment and lose track of what lies ahead, then we may find ourselves along the way and we may arrive with repudiation of haste.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
In Transition
Sharon and I don't like to use the word "moving." I now live in San Diego and it may be temporary... or not. I don't know. So, before I left we spent a day on what we like to call The Transition Hike. We had grand plans of walking the Rim Trail which would begin with a quiet six miles around Mt. Wilson, stopping for a sandwich to say hello to our old friends and then back up the steep three mile climb to the top again. We would saunter among the tall pines and talk about all the beautiful parts of uncertainty.
The challenges began on the Crest Hwy, however, when my car called it quits well before reaching the preferred trailhead. Since success in my new life pretty much depends on going with the flow of things and not sweating the small stuff, etc., we changed our plan and smiled all the way. Sure, this wasn't a bother but a sign for something better to come. We made it to Red Box and thought maybe we could still hike from here up to the Rim Trail... it would be longer but we were game. Cut to... that Nalgene bottle i have which is guaranteed for life or some such thing pulled out of my pack with a crack all the way down the side and all my water was gone. There is no water down in Red Box right now and so we had only a small amount to share between us. The Transition Hike was shortened by about six miles.
We decided to keep moving forward and just hike until we got thirsty. We ended up on a loop of about eight miles on a a secluded trail we we had forgotten all about. We saw a bear on his way to breakfast and a snake headed out to catch some morning sun. We kicked through enormous pine cones in the shade while we thought only the best about the future. We didn't see another soul all day which we felt was a nice way to spend a sunday afternoon after all.
The move to San Diego was not spontaneous. I've been hoping for some time to find a way to go to school for a couple of years and learn something new. My husband and I felt the need to change our reality and challenge ourselves in a new way. I think the only way to change is to make a change. Some say that our personal situation is crafted by our own perception and that if we can find a way to see things differently than we can achieve any reality we want. How can we really change the way we see ourselves and the life we are living? We decided to step outside of our expectations and reach for something entirely different. We have wandered from security and certainty into contest and question but we are, so far, newly inspired and, thankfully, still laughing.
Sharon has reported that she has seen two bears on her hike and lots of old friends. I invite recommendations from anyone who has spent time in Cleveland Nat'l Forest. Drop me an email! footsafari@gmail.com
The challenges began on the Crest Hwy, however, when my car called it quits well before reaching the preferred trailhead. Since success in my new life pretty much depends on going with the flow of things and not sweating the small stuff, etc., we changed our plan and smiled all the way. Sure, this wasn't a bother but a sign for something better to come. We made it to Red Box and thought maybe we could still hike from here up to the Rim Trail... it would be longer but we were game. Cut to... that Nalgene bottle i have which is guaranteed for life or some such thing pulled out of my pack with a crack all the way down the side and all my water was gone. There is no water down in Red Box right now and so we had only a small amount to share between us. The Transition Hike was shortened by about six miles.
We decided to keep moving forward and just hike until we got thirsty. We ended up on a loop of about eight miles on a a secluded trail we we had forgotten all about. We saw a bear on his way to breakfast and a snake headed out to catch some morning sun. We kicked through enormous pine cones in the shade while we thought only the best about the future. We didn't see another soul all day which we felt was a nice way to spend a sunday afternoon after all.
The move to San Diego was not spontaneous. I've been hoping for some time to find a way to go to school for a couple of years and learn something new. My husband and I felt the need to change our reality and challenge ourselves in a new way. I think the only way to change is to make a change. Some say that our personal situation is crafted by our own perception and that if we can find a way to see things differently than we can achieve any reality we want. How can we really change the way we see ourselves and the life we are living? We decided to step outside of our expectations and reach for something entirely different. We have wandered from security and certainty into contest and question but we are, so far, newly inspired and, thankfully, still laughing.
Sharon has reported that she has seen two bears on her hike and lots of old friends. I invite recommendations from anyone who has spent time in Cleveland Nat'l Forest. Drop me an email! footsafari@gmail.com
Monday, April 27, 2009
Eric's famous Pulled Pork Sandwiches
It is just me or do the paper towels, at first, look like a cockatiel?
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meet the Chen Family!
What a lovely bunch! Sharon and Sheila ran into the Chens somewhere on the Zion loop. As per Sharon’s report, The Chens missed some kind of important turn and their three mile jaunt turned into a day of quality time together! Sharon further reports the day was magnificent following a light rain the night before!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Carolyn, Leo, Gloria & Sharon!
Leo & Gloria are serious trail runners. We often see them flying by us when we're in this canyon. Today we caught them taking a break and finally got a pic.
Friday, January 02, 2009
ok so we're gonna get out there and see some snow
and i'm finally gonna wear that fancy down vest
where is that?
and that cashmere scarf i got for christmas
from that woman who so desperately wanted to have a meeting with my boss
i can't remember her name
but she wanted earl grey with a little honey
so Ted wants to go up there
to Mt. Wilson where it will be cold
How cold will it be though?
'cause i'm pretty cold down here
at what?
150 ft.
and those gloves i have
maybe the really big ones
goretex for sure
and my toes were numb last night
and i'm starting to rethink this thing
calling now
and i'm finally gonna wear that fancy down vest
where is that?
and that cashmere scarf i got for christmas
from that woman who so desperately wanted to have a meeting with my boss
i can't remember her name
but she wanted earl grey with a little honey
so Ted wants to go up there
to Mt. Wilson where it will be cold
How cold will it be though?
'cause i'm pretty cold down here
at what?
150 ft.
and those gloves i have
maybe the really big ones
goretex for sure
and my toes were numb last night
and i'm starting to rethink this thing
calling now
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