We’ve endured a string of hot days with temperatures in the
100s. Today and yesterday are cooler—mid
90s. I’ve been closed up in the house by
afternoon, enjoying the comfort that comes with an air conditioner. This morning I worked in my vegetable garden
before it got too hot; the sun is so intense.
I was done by noon.
Right now I’m sitting on the deck in the shade. A slight breeze causes the leaves to dance
above me and makes sitting outside bearable.
I am not one who sits still easily.
People know this about me. As I
fight the urge to go back to my “to do” list, I gaze up at the trees.
A feeling of peace fills me as I study the thick canopy of intertwining
maple tree branches overhead. Birds
chirp and trill, a lovely chorus that almost drowns out the traffic noise. The highest tree branches appear to wave at
the plane passing overhead. A butterfly
drifts over the deck. The squawking of a
distressed bird nearly compels me to go investigate but I remain still.
I am aware of my oneness with the living things around
me. We are all connected. I am just one small piece in this creation
and that knowledge humbles me.
Written on 7/1/2016
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