"The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest are the traits of success. And while men admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second."
~ John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (27 Feb 1902-1968)*
Living the Nightmare
* Quote from A.Word.A.Day Photo from CBS Austin
Mine was with potato chips and I had someone else hide them.
Of course, just a day later I wanted them and went searching
and searching
and searching.
In the kitchen, in the office. In drawers and in cabinets. Even in the bedroom in the closet.
The chips weren't to be found.
Then I begged to be told.
They refused.
Months later I found them. On top of the refrigerator.
And I ate them.
"In the cellars of the night, when the mind starts moving around old trunks of bad times, the pain of this and the shame of that, the memory of a small boldness is a hand to hold." ~John Leonard, critic (25 Feb 1939-2008)*
I've always used the analogy of shutting the door. I wake, eyes fly open, and I begin to fret. If I don't shut that door quickly, I'm in trouble. I guess that's when I go to the cellar. Slamming that door before much gets out is key.
I'm getting better at it, but there are still nights when the thoughts turn. Finding a positive memory - 'a small boldness' - I like it!
Be Kind to Yourself
Photo from our Ottawa, just before bed. Quote from Word.A.Day.
First day back after vacation and what do I find? These along one hallway. Very small but colorful and so apropos. Words of Wisdom.
And Always
Snow
Light in the winter dark it grows and gathers we shovel and shuffle.
Coming down piling up.
Beauty to behold wanting more wanting less.
But today?
Arts and crafts
Snowflakes
A few weeks ago, having finished a show, I needed another to do my daily ride. Looking on Netflix, I found a genre of mini series and I picked one. A random moment, a random find.
A Day, Sly and Unseen*
* Originally, from Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
Have always heard the phrase, "Get your ducks in a row," but this morning, I saw it in real time. I went to research it, and as usual, the internet was incredible with ideas. I won't go into it, but if interested, go ahead. Put in origin and meaning, and then, read on and enjoy!
Coming To Life
I love Megan Moroney's song that's on the radio right now.
Am I Okay? makes me smile and reminds me of other times. Need I say more?
If you haven't ever heard it, find it. Enjoy it.
Country Song
