Morning

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

With a light blanket covering my shoulders, I ventured outside onto the deck (“my part” that the dogs can’t get into). I sat in today’s early light, contemplating the hours ahead and sipping from a mug of steaming coffee. I was relaxed, and something tapping deeply inside encouraged me to reimagine the drifting steam as new art.

Quiet moments like those remind me to keep a sketchpad or a camera handy. Routinely carrying a shoulder bag is one way to have one or both nearby, but bag-carrying is cumbersome.

This morning became more special after I realized I was not scheduled to work today in my part-time job. There’s no telling why I didn’t notice that today I’m off; maybe because much work to do at home is on my mind.

It’s not just work; I plan to build a lightweight and portable table. It’s primarily for my sewing room but will be easily moveable to other areas.

Dear Friends: I’m still visualizing that rising steam; have a wonderful day! Diana