What have you done today?

Nothing really

The day that wasn’t …

Well…


 I began with coffee in my favorite cup (the one you gave me) in the dark of the morning kitchen. The glow of a lamp while reading the words of one fairly gone from this world.

 I sent off some thoughts to here and to there. Most of them, probably delivered but unreturned. Except one who gracefully wishes me well even though I know she’d like to be in her own morning kitchen with her own cuppa. 

Here comes the day with music and sharing… laughter and sadness. My story of yellow.  I should really write that down. 

 I felt the threat of the thunder deep in my heart as my friends gathered closer up under my feet.  Safe from their fears of the crack in the sky. 


Simple food. Simple day. 

The gentle hum of football in the background. 

I walked in the forest still dripping with rain. Magically quietly clearing my cobwebs away.  Shiny leaves and tiny stirrings.  No one but me.  And my furry friends recovered from fear.  And the smallest toads crossing our path.  Hurry now.  Move fast.  


 I prayed. 

I cleaned and I froofed at this and at that. I even fed Fred the small tiny cat.

 I wandered my thoughts and wrote some of them down. The day that was yesterday. Trees that break down. 

 So many good writers with such grand things to say. I cried as I wondered why anyone would take time to care what’s in my heart. 

Just imagine – Steinbeck and Alcott and Miss Emily D writing and writing with no one to see. No social media. No immediacy. Would even they be overwhelmed and overlooked in an age such as this. But on they kept.  so I shall as well. Never to be them.  Only to be me.

At times I felt large enough. Other times small. 


A cookie. Another. And another…too many?  It’s all good.

I thanked God for the soft gray skies and a belly of rain. My lake will be filled! My fish will be happy! My morning glories will bloom! 

 Not mine. None of it mine. All His.

Whir of the fan. Soap bubbles at dusk.  Soon I’ll have pjs and pillows… and that’ll be grand.

 A word from afar.  A question from you.  my sweet sister.  And this my reply.  

What have I done today?  

Nothing really. 


20 thoughts on “Nothing really…”

  5. the proverbial walk in the rain. the pond pictures with the rain drops is subtly wonderful. you can hear the rain and the hushed sound of the woods. something you have to experience to understand. like when you are used to taking the dogs out at a certain time of day and they expect it. so you boot up with hat on and head out into the mud and mist. the rewards can be worth it and the dogs don’t seem to mind at all.

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    1. Yes! No matter the time or weather there’s always something about it that nourishes me. I used to think I was heading out the door for the dogs. Now I often think that it’s reversed and they go walking for me. Lol. Whichever way. As long as we go.

      Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Have a beautiful day 😌

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      1. i get chigger bites each year. they can be so painful and last so long. they mainly like my ankles so the tall rubber boots help with that.

        fortunately I have not had an infestation of the bites in a long time. talk about torture and sleepless nights. I have one on my wrist right now from pulling weeds last weekend. I had gloves on but they find a way. I have never seen one though except maybe in a picture on the net. they get you without knowing and then it is too late.

        whenever I see someone walking in the tall grass in shorts without protection I warn them. not only do they have the snakes to worry about but the bugs can do serious damage. I have been laughed at more than once from my warnings. they never show up again though so I figure they learned the lesson and not a pleasant one at that. I am covered from head to toe so must be quite a sight.

        I guess I could stay home in safety but I like it too much. so I pay nature respect and protect myself as much as I can and go since I enjoy it so much. I see you understand perfectly and have experienced the same.

        stay safe and be well.

        I remember one time I went for a quick noon walk through the woods in shorts and sneaks. my dog was ahead of me a ways and I saw a huge snake rear up as my dog passed on the path. I froze and had chills. the snake turned and raced away shaking the grass as it went. I have never walked in the woods without long pants since.

        very good talking with you.

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      2. Me too! The taller the grass the worse the chiggers. They itch like crazy. Rubber boots help me as well. I guess I keep on fighting them because my time outside is so important to me. I just won’t give it up.

        Thank you for the visit, suzanne ☺️

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