Roxane and I met at the PG golf Grill this morning to plan our plein air classes. We sat on the cold foggy deck and talked and wrote. Slowly the sun came out. The staff was helpful and the cemetery is right there. SO we will be using this spot for one of our classes.
Only two weeks until the classes start. I hope I will have improved in walking.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
The flaming eucalyptus trees are beginning to bloom in Monterey on Lighthouse ave. Bright red and orange clusters of blossoms. Brings smiles to my face when I see them.
On the other hand the pink ladies are now blooming on my street and the ones in my yard have been eaten by the deer. I notice the deer did not eat my neighbors flowers. What gives?
On the other hand the pink ladies are now blooming on my street and the ones in my yard have been eaten by the deer. I notice the deer did not eat my neighbors flowers. What gives?
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Drove out of foggy Monterey with three friends to sunny Carmel Valley to a friend's house for a board meeting. she had fresh banana bread and hot coffee. The meeting was fine, we all get along and are glad to be together.
I hung out at home in the afternoon working on a sewing project and listening to Speaking of Faith on the radio.
I hung out at home in the afternoon working on a sewing project and listening to Speaking of Faith on the radio.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Went to the sports center this afternoon to start riding a stationary bicycle to heal my knee. It took me awhile to realize my son and his family were also there. I was noticing these good looking people before I realized , hey they are my family.
I was surprised to see so few people in the center in the middle of a Saturday afternoon.
My knee already feels better.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Perfect day, fog in the morning and sun in the afternoon.
Did my Physical Therapy exercises in the morning and then went to the noon sitting. I gave a talk about the half day sitting tomorrow morning. This will be a first for this group.Looks like it will go well. I have to give another talk tomorrow morning and then I am free for the weekend.
Did my Physical Therapy exercises in the morning and then went to the noon sitting. I gave a talk about the half day sitting tomorrow morning. This will be a first for this group.Looks like it will go well. I have to give another talk tomorrow morning and then I am free for the weekend.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Met with my friend Rick today to share our journals. He has been writing everyday for the last 30 years. He uses a variety of inks and glues objects to the pages to reflect his writing. Needless to say his work is beautiful
After spending time with him I want to write more and create a beautiful journal. My journal is functional not beautiful. My mind just doesn't work that way.
After spending time with him I want to write more and create a beautiful journal. My journal is functional not beautiful. My mind just doesn't work that way.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Watching the Simpsons tonight while multi tasking with my computer. So many obnoxious commercials. Usually I watch non commercial TV. Luckly we have a remote button to stop the sounds.
I don't much like TV but I still persist looking for the elusive good show.
Well maybe I will go back to reading again.
I don't much like TV but I still persist looking for the elusive good show.
Well maybe I will go back to reading again.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Took a slow short walk on the waterfront after dinner with a friend. First walk there in two months. Lots of brownish jelly fish and some schools of sardines creating ruffles near the wharf.
The summer birds are gone and the winter birds have not arrived. Lots of families walking around. Sat on a bench while my friend took a walk. it felt so good to be by the water again.
The summer birds are gone and the winter birds have not arrived. Lots of families walking around. Sat on a bench while my friend took a walk. it felt so good to be by the water again.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
The ten year old boy came over after school and asked if I could sew him a black glove. He had some black stretch fabric. We used his had as a template and I cut out a pattern and sewed up a sample by hand. The first one didn't fit at all but the next one was a little closer. he never told me what he wanted to use it for and I didn't ask.
When he went home he left the two imperfect gloves on the table. Maybe I will save it for him and give it to him for a gift. Or maybe he is through with the glove use. I don't know.
When he went home he left the two imperfect gloves on the table. Maybe I will save it for him and give it to him for a gift. Or maybe he is through with the glove use. I don't know.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Drove out to Beautiful Carmel Valley this morning for an appointment with Dr. Patricia Wolff. the sun was bright and the hills were enchanting. Lots of people heading into town, not so many going my way to the village. I forget how beautiful it all is.
On the way back stopped at Earthbound Farms store and picked up some fresh food.
On the way back stopped at Earthbound Farms store and picked up some fresh food.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
I am looking for a small dish pan to buy, Now I have been to two stores where I thought there might be one but no, the stores have sparsely filled shelves. It looks like they are not replenishing their stock.
Tomorrow I will go to Target and if they don't have one then it's on the internet.
Our economy is slowing down.
Tomorrow I will go to Target and if they don't have one then it's on the internet.
Our economy is slowing down.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
I finally saw the elusive deer that have been visiting my yard. I was walking on my street at dusk and they were walking up the street. two adults and three small young deer. They are so quiet. They froze and then turned down a neighbor's driveway away from me.
The naked ladies are blooming in front yards, tall pink flowers with no leaves. the leaves come after the flowers die back. The deer don't eat them.
Seeing the deer made me happy and yet I feel for my eaten garden.
The naked ladies are blooming in front yards, tall pink flowers with no leaves. the leaves come after the flowers die back. The deer don't eat them.
Seeing the deer made me happy and yet I feel for my eaten garden.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
A friend of mine plays tennis several times a week and she is my age. I am practicing walking without a limp. Maybe this is the first step towards tennis.
Went to early morning zazen at the Cherry Center this morning. As I was leaving I realized that the fog was actually beautiful and the pine trees and the oaks. Everything was perfect.
Went to early morning zazen at the Cherry Center this morning. As I was leaving I realized that the fog was actually beautiful and the pine trees and the oaks. Everything was perfect.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Blue sky, sunshine, shadows. We are all luxuriating in the sunshine. And then the fog came back in. a passion flower vine is climbing the huge old oak tree by my yard. It looks like the tree has big red blossoms.
Went to a chaplain meeting at Community Hospital to review the recent New Yorker article about the difficulty in our culture to work with dying and living fully while one is still alive.
I love the New Yorker.
Went to a chaplain meeting at Community Hospital to review the recent New Yorker article about the difficulty in our culture to work with dying and living fully while one is still alive.
I love the New Yorker.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
I am always looking for the best market to buy food. Lately I LOVE Grove Market in Pacific grove, A wonderful meat counter, some pre cooked foods, fresh local veggies and fruits.
I like that you can buy small portions and that there are not so many choices. Today I bought local organic tomatoes and cooked ribs for dinner.
I love the taste of real tomatoes.
I like that you can buy small portions and that there are not so many choices. Today I bought local organic tomatoes and cooked ribs for dinner.
I love the taste of real tomatoes.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Went to Staples to order some printed envelops for the Zen Center. Only one person behind the counter. Only one person ahead of me , a woman trying to design a business card for her new business. I stood for awhile and then went behind the counter and pulled out a stool to sit on while I waited.
45 minutes later it was my time. I knew what I wanted and was finished in 10 minutes.
I wish I were more patient.
45 minutes later it was my time. I knew what I wanted and was finished in 10 minutes.
I wish I were more patient.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Went for an early morning Appointment for an MRI, my first ever. I was the only patient around. Lots of staff. They greeted me with open arms. where are al the patients?
It was not so difficult, lots of sounds during the 25 minutes I had to hold still as they took pictures of my knee. Maybe I will learn what is going on, or maybe not.
In the meant time I am walking carefully, resting my knee and being grateful to be able to walk at all.
It was not so difficult, lots of sounds during the 25 minutes I had to hold still as they took pictures of my knee. Maybe I will learn what is going on, or maybe not.
In the meant time I am walking carefully, resting my knee and being grateful to be able to walk at all.
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