It’s All Good
Chamois colored roses
It’s been a weird, weird week—in an equally weird month. I miss July.
But it’s all good. Really it is. I’m finding my way, finding inspiration in the resolve. Summer is ending. But September, my friends, September always holds the promise of potential. Cool clean breezes. Dappled sunlight and lingering days. It really is all good.
What made me smile today:
Sitting on the porch with Sophie. She sits on my lap and we look out at the Columbia. I can’t help but breathe in that doggie smell and tell her I love her. “I love you more than I love some people, Sophie. Don’t tell.” And sometimes, she looks up and takes a deep breath of me. We were meant for each other.
Chamois colored roses. I’ve never seen this color before and the more I look, the more intrigued I am.
Long conversations, long walks, long coffee breaks. . . lingering with IZ. Sometimes, the Universe gives you exactly what you need. . . or who you need. And that more than makes up for any of life’s deficits.
Oscar, the Welsh Corgi at the top of the hill, barking to greet us as we puffed up, up, up the hill. “He’s barking because he recognizes you,” his person told us. “Just wait.” Sure enough, he began running down the stairs of their second story deck—barking and lumbering at full speed toward us. Oscar, who usually reigns on his expanse of lawn, sitting Sphinx like, looking regal and prim, tail swishing in recognition, was happy to see us. “Hi, Oscar,” catching our breath, “We’re so glad to see you too, buddy!”
Explaining hair products to my son. If all goes right, he’ll share my addiction in no time. Aveda here we come.
Listening to the Ting Tings tonight, as I write these lines.
It is all good, my friends.
August 30th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
It’s all good indeed. Life’s experiences, from dog bonding to nature to glorious hair. It will all work out great. (mantra)
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It will! And it’s a good mantra! ~W
August 30th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Big smile. I’m looking for September to bring some cool to my days, too. And, some relaxed reflection would be nice, too.
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I hope September brings you cool too–because California could certainly use it right now! ~W
August 30th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Yeah, it was a good day… and a good weekend. Coffee out with G last night was just what the Dr. ordered, I think.
I’m glad you found Sophie and she does seem to be a good fit for us. She *mostly* grumbles at the right people.
I just can’t imagine that August is already gone. That Summer is being replaced by Fall. And then… it will be Winter. OY!
OK, doing my best to live in the moment -to take it all in. Thank you for helping me do that my love.
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He had so much fun! I’m glad you took him–he seemed pretty excited to do something so grown up. You’re such a good dad! ~W
August 30th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Imagine all the girls… and the boys… I love the song “Great DJ”! Hey – do you subscribe to the KEXP podcast? Best place for discovering new music… hence the Ting Tings…
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They have a podcast? No! I’ll have to check that out. I listen to them once in awhile on itunes. ~W
August 31st, 2009 at 4:50 am
It’s all good indeed! I’ve never seen roses that color. They’re so delicate looking.
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The photo didn’t do these roses justice. They were almost a tan color. At first, I wasn’t sure I liked them, but now I’m absolutely smitten and wish I knew their species name so I could grow some of my own. ~W
August 31st, 2009 at 6:24 am
beautiful color… my favorite on big, billowy roses
We’ve given up on Summer. I think it has come and gone. I am now embracing Fall.
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We had a nice day today, but there is a crispness to the air that is decidedly fallish. ~W
August 31st, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Where oh where has this summer gone? I haven’t done nearly all the things I wanted…oh well, we have a few weeks left to just squeeze the last drops right out!!
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~W
I’m always such an over-achiever at the beginning of summer. I never get through my list either. Perhaps we make our lists too long?
August 31st, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Hard to believe we start September in a few short hours. I miss the definite change of seasons we enjoyed in Michigan. But you’re right- it’s all good. I’m propped on my lavender spa pillow and that’s REALLY good. Some nights I have to fight my Sophie for it.
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Apparently, animals really like those pillows. Who knew? ~W
September 1st, 2009 at 5:08 pm
What a pretty little post. I’m breathing it in deeply.
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~W
Breathe for me… apparently, I’ve got a summer cold and can’t smell a thing.
September 3rd, 2009 at 3:47 am
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