“A thin grey fog hung over the city, and the streets were very cold.”

“The energy of the mind is the essence of life.”

“Free to be.”

“You could love me more in a moment, than other lovers could in a life time.”

“Abide.”

“Behold me! My name is Acceptance-with-joy.”

“A sweet refrain drifts in from the past.”

“You’re gonna make me lonesome when you go.”

“I don’t know the answer to the problem of evil, but I do know love.”

I had a moment of quiet today.  An incredible thing.  I had written a number of pages for the last assignment of my last class for the semester.  Jon wasn’t home yet.  I gathered a few books and a blanket and burrowed down by the Christmas tree, like I did when I was little.  There wasn’t a lot of noise outside. Nothing inside.  But even more, there was quiet in myself.  The books I’ve been reading are bringing me to a place of cognitive agreement (which may not last long).  Some questions are finding answers.  I was feeling completely well, which is not deserved or a given.  I had complete stillness inside and out.  I was very grateful.

Jon came home and took a picture.  Which is also a happy thing.

“Moons and Junes and ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way you feel.”

Finally done editing Brittany’s senior photos.  Clearly, she is a beautiful girl.  AND, she was patient while I shot, edited, and am (now) mailing her photos in the midst of moving, taking a double course load, and starting a real(ish) job.  Thank you, Brittany!  Taking pictures with you was so laid back, relaxing.  It was a pleasure.  Hanging out with the horse was pretty cool too.  Brittany, I hope you enjoy them.  Thank you for letting me be a part of your life for afternoon!