Three juvenile herons were standing up in their nest high in the pine tree. One was flapping his wings wildly but not going any where. The other two watched. I wonder what finally motivates them to jump out of their shrinking nest and fly.
Went to a meeting in Santa Cruz and now feel teary eyed,
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
I went to a late breakfast this morning at the local Denny's restaurant. I know all the arguments against the place, mediocre food, plastic decor, chain store and yet I do like going there and seeing the variety of people, kids, teenagers, families that I don'[t see any place else.
The staff are kind and all speak spanish to each other.
The teenagers have tattoos and make out with each other and the little kids are curious and alive.
I don't go often but when I do I am reassured that there is a world of people out there.
The staff are kind and all speak spanish to each other.
The teenagers have tattoos and make out with each other and the little kids are curious and alive.
I don't go often but when I do I am reassured that there is a world of people out there.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Took a friend to the local airbus this morning at 5am. Still dark but the birds were noisy. Summer trips are beginning.
Took a walk in the residential part of Carmel this morning, no one around but the gardeners. None of the houses looked occupied, a series of well manicured ghosts houses. Most of the houses in my neighborhood are fully occupied and busy.
Took a walk in the residential part of Carmel this morning, no one around but the gardeners. None of the houses looked occupied, a series of well manicured ghosts houses. Most of the houses in my neighborhood are fully occupied and busy.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
The seven year old girl and the the nine year old boy spent the night at my house last night. They were wonderful, sweet kind kids for 95% f the time and then for 5% of the time they were angry, fighting, mean, teasing, crying kids.
The 5 % time poisoned the rest.of the time. I have to learn to just ignore the fighting times and enjoy the good times. But it is hard.
The 5 % time poisoned the rest.of the time. I have to learn to just ignore the fighting times and enjoy the good times. But it is hard.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
the fog and cold continue to hang in today. Memorial day weekend. Drove to Moss Landing to meet a friend for lunch and a long conversation. The freeway traffic was heavy but once I was near my house the streets were empty. I wonder if it will be a busy weekend for Monterey. We need the tourists to return to our town. enough is enough.
Friday, May 22, 2009
The nine year old neighbor came by and asked if he could weed whack my front yard. There are some tall wild grasses that have turned brown out there. Of course I said. He and his father and another kid brought over an electric weed whacker and set to work. The father was teaching the kids how to use the equipment including the safety glasses.
I asked the father what I should pay the boys and he said that they were not asking for any money, they just were excited about playing with the equipment.
I will give them each a few dollars or maybe more.
I am grateful for the work they have done.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
I am so tired of the shrill voice of Sponge Bob Square pants. The kids love to watch it and I sit in the living room with them. but today, it was too much and finally I was able to turn off the cartoons. Instead we read a book about demons and monsters that the nine year old boy had. Very gruesome. But the kids loved it.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Went to the Monterey aquarium this afternoon. On the third Wednesday of each month locals can enter for free. Saw the sea horses exhibit. I had no idea about the diversity and beauty of these creatures. definitely I will go back.
Then we went to see the newest Star Trek movie. Too much noise and confusion. Didn't much like it.
Then we went to see the newest Star Trek movie. Too much noise and confusion. Didn't much like it.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
got up at 4am this morning to take my roommate to the ariport. Middle of the night and yet the birds were up making noise. Came back home, put on my night gown and slept for a couple more hours.
Went to the works coffee house in Pacific Grove to do morning writing. A friend came by and we talked instead. Lost my focus and started doing my regular chores for the day.
Still foggy.
Went to the works coffee house in Pacific Grove to do morning writing. A friend came by and we talked instead. Lost my focus and started doing my regular chores for the day.
Still foggy.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
I drove to Santa Cruz in the heat today. I realize that my eleven year old car's air conditioner no longer cools my car. Ugh. I wonder how much that will cost. I have been quite accustomed to driving in cool air.
When I returned home it was 90 degrees in my house. I wonder where we are going with all this heat.
When I returned home it was 90 degrees in my house. I wonder where we are going with all this heat.
Friday, May 15, 2009
I had planned to go to the movies with two friends and in the afternoon they each canceled for good reasons, Good for them, bad for me so I got my courage up and went to the 5pm movie by myself, Angels and Demons, a mediocre action and pomp movie. I had a good time and didn't see anyone I knew.
Maybe I will go again by myself.
Maybe I will go again by myself.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
We are creating a summer program for the writing circle. figuring out ways to support our writing now that the teachers are on vacation. Writing is such a mystery to me. I love to read and I like to write.
Just finished reading LOOSING MUM AND PUP BY Christopher Buckley about his parents in their old age and dying. I enjoyed the book..
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Spent a long time at the medical clinic waiting to see my doctor to learn once again I am healthy. there was a baby screaming for most of the time.
I teased the tired doctor that maybe they were torturing the baby but no the baby has a 104 fever and is very sick.
It's the best health clinic anywhere and I am glad that they continue to see me. I like seeing the young children in the waiting room.
I teased the tired doctor that maybe they were torturing the baby but no the baby has a 104 fever and is very sick.
It's the best health clinic anywhere and I am glad that they continue to see me. I like seeing the young children in the waiting room.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
I can't tell if this picture is upsetting me or not.
I'm sitting in my darkening living room at dusk. The kids are outside playing ball. I can't decide whether to read or watch TV.
I finished reading a novel called THE BELIEVERS by Zoe Heller. I am not sure if I liked it or not.
Maybe today is just an indecisive day, maybe not.
I'm sitting in my darkening living room at dusk. The kids are outside playing ball. I can't decide whether to read or watch TV.
I finished reading a novel called THE BELIEVERS by Zoe Heller. I am not sure if I liked it or not.
Maybe today is just an indecisive day, maybe not.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Got caught in the early morning traffic jam at the high school as parents are dropping off their teenagers. Waiting of the line to move I saw that the Great Herons are sitting in nests high up in the pine trees. I could see at least 4 nests from my car window.
New nests, the old nests have been abandoned and the birds have moved further up the ravine.
I love these birds.
New nests, the old nests have been abandoned and the birds have moved further up the ravine.
I love these birds.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
I spent an hour and a half this morning sitting at a desk in the local bank. I just wanted to open a savings account. I already had a checking account there for the last 20 years.
The sign on the desk said that Homeland Security required that I answer all the questions truthfully. I thought I was. I am not a terrorist.
I am saving money to buy a car. I no longer expect to be given a car.
The account is opened.
The sign on the desk said that Homeland Security required that I answer all the questions truthfully. I thought I was. I am not a terrorist.
I am saving money to buy a car. I no longer expect to be given a car.
The account is opened.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Garbage day. I pull out the garbage and the recycle cans to the front road. then I go through my house for stuff to throw away. Today I had a bunch of cardboard boxes from my on line ordering.
Clean out the refrigerator of old foods, wilted salad stuff, dead food and soon the cans are full. then I pack up four bags of books and more stuff and take them to good will.
Still I have too much stuff.
Clean out the refrigerator of old foods, wilted salad stuff, dead food and soon the cans are full. then I pack up four bags of books and more stuff and take them to good will.
Still I have too much stuff.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
I quietly left the workshop at 2pm, while everyone was busy writing. Walking slowly and soundlessly. My eyes were burning and my body just wanted to sleep.
First I have to get over this sense of responsibility I carry with me. It's OK to go home and take a nap. I slept on the couch for an hour.
It's true I feel better after a nap
First I have to get over this sense of responsibility I carry with me. It's OK to go home and take a nap. I slept on the couch for an hour.
It's true I feel better after a nap
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