Usually, I can find all kinds of reasons not to play, just looking at the to-do list will squash those thoughts. But lately, even after I got that immediate list of reasons not to play, I’m starting to ask myself, why not. I think that is because I’m in the later stages of life and priorities have shifted.
Like today for instance. So what if the lower backyard by the woods needs cutting? The only person it used to bother or maybe ever bothered was me. Doesn’t bother me today so I’d rather go for a ride in my nice clean Miata than push a mower and swing around a string trimmer.
Photos by Mike Hartley
When faced with alternatives or just remembering that I do have alternatives now that I didn’t before is kind of enlightening. Kind of freeing also in a way that a change of pace includes my priorities and wishes. And after taking that afternoon ride I know I made the right decision. Even though it was 90 degrees and humid the top was down, shame on you convertible owners with the top up and A/C on.
And now that it’s cooled off I’ll throw the cover on it before the storms this evening and tomorrow.
Why not clean out? It feels good to do it. You get more of your home back. We are still working our way through family items. Yeah I know, it’s taken years. We recently just pulled a lot of things out of the attic. My better half took some to the church this afternoon for their sale this summer.
I started with a file cabinet and now have a huge pile to shred but a pile went in recycling and some to trash. Tonight I’m going to work on cleaning out the office a bit.
I asked myself why not at least try. Why not Paint? Why not Skulpt? Why not Carve? So I will.
Reminder
The Howard County Fair is underway. If I’m lucky I’ll get there on Tuesday – Senior Day and take some new fair images.
Random Thoughts of the Day
- It’s possible these are the best of times. So have fun today and tomorrow.
- My better half makes killer Sunday dinners.
- Today is the best I’ve felt in a week and I’d say I feel about 50%. But there is tomorrow.
- My creative thoughts that had been squashed recently are beginning to return.
