Tag Archives: calm
February Eighteenth; When We Realize Where Calm Resides.
There she blows. We knew it was coming as the weather folks had been warning us of the storm’s approach. I made all the preparations that I could just in case. All the while I was hoping that it wouldn’t … Continue reading
January Twenty-seventh, No Worries
The look on my son’s face. He had forgotten about my doctor’s appointment. When he emerged from his room and saw me up, dressed and preparing to leave he was surprised. Then I reminded him. I had already fed the … Continue reading
Day 251; Footnotes of Enjoying my Own Company
For a day that started out so crazy, the rest was uneventful. Almost boring. I did tidy up my kitchen, putting away the stuff from the camper that I had piled on the kitchen table as I carried it inside. … Continue reading
Day 226; Footnotes of Barking Dogs and Suddenly Dark
Our poor mail carrier. I hope he’s okay. Let me explain. I knew a package was supposed to arrive today. When the mail carrier went down the dirt road, I was watching for their return. When the jeep stopped at … Continue reading
Day 217; Footnotes of On Top of the Mountain.
Ho Ho, Hi Ho, into the woods we go. I was sitting here day dreaming when I saw that the weather was going to be absolutely perfect for a hike. A good hike. A hike up the mountain hike. I … Continue reading
Day 210; Footnotes of When the Days is Calm
To the rescue! With a feels like temperature of over a hundred degrees, I asked my son to make sure he had plenty to drink at work. He has a water bladder that fits inside his back pack, but I … Continue reading
Day 185; Footnotes of Boom Baby aka Fear is a Demon
I stayed home all day, only leaving the house to walk in my little circle. I had no need nor intention of going anywhere. Then my son and I were invited over to a friend’s house. We got ready and … Continue reading
June Twenty-seventh; Finding Serene
In this day and time, it is not easy to find, but it can be. The feeling of being serene. The feeling, of quiet, uninterrupted, calm. Back when I was working, it was nearly impossible to find. I would get … Continue reading
June Sixteenth; Source of Calm
At the moment, things are calm. Bella is stretched out on the floor inside and Molly is outside guarding the perimeter of her domain. At times barking, or grumbling like a discontent geriatric when the neighbor’s kids come out to … Continue reading
May Twenty-fifth; Just a Swingin’
Many years ago, there was a song that came out by John Anderson by the name, “Just a Swingin” my dad loved that song. I’ll admit that I not only liked that song, but many that were done by John … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 