spent a quiet afternoon. Long walk on the waterfront, warm sunny day. Surfers waiting for waves by the wharf, waves that seldom came.
Then home for a nap and time to read. Now I am on my way to my son's house for dinner.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
finished cutting down a dead bush in front of the house. Then I planted a rock rose and a lavender plant, hoping they will grow into the space.
Everything is moist and plump after the rains.
Green grasses growing up along the sides of the roads, in yards, on the hillsides. We will have a green christmas.
Everything is moist and plump after the rains.
Green grasses growing up along the sides of the roads, in yards, on the hillsides. We will have a green christmas.
Friday, November 28, 2008
cold overcast day. Did errands this morning, carefully avoiding the shopping areas in case there were actually customers shopping this morning. The roads were empty.
Stopped for coffee and the New York Times at the local coffee house.
Drinking coffee, listening to music, conversations makes me happy.
Stopped for coffee and the New York Times at the local coffee house.
Drinking coffee, listening to music, conversations makes me happy.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Taking a mid day break, sitting in the sun light in my living room.
The kids and I took an exploratory walk by the wharf, ice skating rink has been set up in plaza, many pelicans and other birds hanging out on the wharf buildings. We sang singing in the rain even thought the sun was out.
Happy Thanksgiving.
The kids and I took an exploratory walk by the wharf, ice skating rink has been set up in plaza, many pelicans and other birds hanging out on the wharf buildings. We sang singing in the rain even thought the sun was out.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The little boys in the neighborhood are afraid of the Moms. They stand out side of their friend's home and call out the name, Gionluca, Joseph, Hunter, Jacob. The sounds echo in the street and they wait for a response, wait for a door to open and their friend to rush out.
They absolutely refuse to knock on a door and ask, they might have to talk to the dreaded Moms.
They absolutely refuse to knock on a door and ask, they might have to talk to the dreaded Moms.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Did errands this morning. After two years of not being able to use one of my burners on my stove I finally yanked it out and took it to Orchard supply to buy a replacement.
Always the question I have is why did this take me so long to do. I have had to manoevor around the broken burner, listen to my kids tease me and then today I just acted.
Of course I haven't been able to get it out of the blister package and plug it in. Maybe I will wait for visitors to come and help me with it. What's another couple of months.
Monday, November 24, 2008
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
A flock of tiny birds are systematically moving through the oak tree outside my window this morning. Jumping from branch to branch, upside down and then right side up.
I can't tell what they are eating but they are energetically stripping something from the tree. Early morning sun shines on the tree creating deep shadows obscuring some of the birds. Finally they are done and take flight.
The stragglers hang back for one last bite and then they too jump into the air and fly away.
I can't tell what they are eating but they are energetically stripping something from the tree. Early morning sun shines on the tree creating deep shadows obscuring some of the birds. Finally they are done and take flight.
The stragglers hang back for one last bite and then they too jump into the air and fly away.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
I can't put this book down. THE HUMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER by Luis Alberto Urrea. A friend recommended it. At first it seemed slow and then suddenly I am taking it every where with me in case I have a few minutes to quickly open the book and continue the marvelous story.
I already know I will be sad when it is over. It is so strange how we tall in love with certain books.
I already know I will be sad when it is over. It is so strange how we tall in love with certain books.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
I am grateful that my heater is so loud when it is on. I am more likely to turn it off at the earliest possible moment just to get rid of the rattling roaring sound.
I believe it was installed without attention to the noise factor. I used to get angry about the sounds but now that now that I look at my heating bills closely I am relieved.
I believe it was installed without attention to the noise factor. I used to get angry about the sounds but now that now that I look at my heating bills closely I am relieved.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
tried to start the heater in my small zendo at home. I realized that I had to relight the pilot light. I couldn't unscrew the metal plate shielding the pilot light. It was 55 degrees and people were coming.
Sitting in the living room I suddenly realized I could use a wrench to loosen the nut and move the plate. And it worked and room warmed up in time.
Most of my tools have been moved around by the eight year old boys. I need to find them and make them available for my use.
Sitting in the living room I suddenly realized I could use a wrench to loosen the nut and move the plate. And it worked and room warmed up in time.
Most of my tools have been moved around by the eight year old boys. I need to find them and make them available for my use.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Quiet day at home. Clouds slowly gathering and blocking out the sun. Feeling slightly ill/tired. Spending the day reading and lying on the couch. Took short trip to Whole foods for food. It is just beginning to rain.
Have this vague feeling that I should be doing something more useful with this quiet day. But I am not.
Friday, November 7, 2008
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
went for Sunday night dinner at my son's home. We decided to watch a Harry Potter movie. The adults couldn't stop talking while the kids were trying to listen. Luckily they have seen it before and knew all the parts. The adults didn't care so much for Harry Potter. We wanted to talk and enjoy the warmth of the fire and the family company.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
the first rain lightens my heart. A warm tropical light rain is falling this weekend, some wind. The end of the fire season is the beginning of the green season.
Gave left over candy to some of the neighborhood kids. I am not sure their parents will be happy with it but these boys were excited. Never can have too much candy.
Went to a ten am movie this morning,part of the movie club from our local public radio station. Saw FLOW, a documentary film on water and how we are misusing it. I left feeling very helpless.
Gave left over candy to some of the neighborhood kids. I am not sure their parents will be happy with it but these boys were excited. Never can have too much candy.
Went to a ten am movie this morning,part of the movie club from our local public radio station. Saw FLOW, a documentary film on water and how we are misusing it. I left feeling very helpless.
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