I am getting that look from Dilly. I think she is saying, “Just stop everything and pet me.” I think it is a good idea.
A couple of weeks ago the HOA yard people came and out of the blue decided that this tree needed some control. The problem was I didn’t catch them in time to say my regular yardman and I were going for a larger, freeform look. Something so the bush/tree did not look so trapped in itself. Now even the rabbit is exposed.
I need to call and explain that no tree trimming is necessary here unless in violation of some ordinance. And I need to be nice about it. Actually I think I am getting better on that score. What has turned me is that I do not want to sound like some of my neighbors who turn everything into a complaint. I am giving myself a pep talk before walking around the neighborhood, plastering a smile on my face and putting one foot in front of the other. It actually gets easier.
When I feel that I need to take control of arranging things to my liking, I do not look at my over-trimmed, rabbit-exposing bush/tree and come inside to move something on a shelf by 3/4″ and all sense of order is restored. It’s the little things.
Today I baked these pumpkin oatmeal muffins. No flour and nothing but maple syrup to sweeten them. Now I will have to poke several holes in them and make a thin maple flavored frosting to drizzle inside. They also sit like lead pellets.
I am thinking that it might be a good idea to cut my website down to just the blog. I no longer make art, and when I do, it can be part of my blog. I will need to ask my web guy about it when I see him. Actually, we have lost touch with each other these past months.
I keep writing poetry more than short stories so am also thinking about another book of just poetry and putting stories and essays in a separate book.
There is a new coffee shop about to open in town. I plan on going when it does and ordering a flat white. It would be so nice to have one again. Not sure this small town can actually muster up a barista, but it would be so nice to have a good coffee with a heart or fern leaf etched into the finest of foams. This week I may be able to order one and take a picture.
Also a new Asian restaurant is due to open on the square. But nothing happens quickly here.
The rest of the afternoon might be spent indulging in a movie or series. Something English to be sure.
Off to frost those pitifully healthy-tasting muffins, then grab a cat to pet and settle in for the sound and views of somewhere else.
Til later…..