Summer continues...

 and amidst the physical pain 

and deep worry for various friends and family members,

there is beauty - 

reminders that all is NOT bleak.

 The balance of being honest about the struggles

while honoring other peoples stories is delicate

and easily breached; 

so the tendency is to curate images of a life that is life giving and beautiful  -

and, indeed, life is that;

but its not all it is, is it?

Pockets of pain run under the surface,

at times, undermining the foundation and threatening all that surrounds us.

Condos in Florida are not the only things that are made unstable by corrosion.

 

Deep breaths and stay in the moment.

The joys this summer are simpler than in the past:

a buddy to porch sit with me and watch the world go by,

loaning my vintage chairs and linens to a neighbor

for a sweet tea party

personalized 'fun' mail stuck in amidst the bills

 

staying - and being - cool!

trying to see things differently

and counting the days until a road trip 

because who doesn't want and need more 'Enchantment' in their lives?

especially when the temperatures are predicted to be my idea of perfect!

Oh 'high desert' I love you!

Keep your focus on the little things -

they'll pull you through every time.