On the way to Dublin. He is driving. Can I have a fruit? He says. She peels the fruit and hands it to him. He eats it and hands her the peel which she automatically puts into an empty paper cup that once had piping hot glorious latte. No words exchanged. Yet it is pretty symbiotic.
This is what I like. Peaceful and stress free and a lot of good stuff in between as the tyre hits the road.
I like to try things once, Sometimes just for fun and sometimes as a challenge. Now that Christmas is around the corner, there are plenty of craft fairs around .
There was a time when I had wants. Things admired, things desired. But there are not many things left in window displays or stalls that I would want to bring home anymore. I am content.
But it is still nice to browse and be inspired to make something new.
I had an indoor craft stall in 2013, just to see what it was like. It was quite an experience and I made a tidy sum. But I don't see myself doing it again in the near future because I like new experiences and before we know it, today has become yesterday. The ticking of the clock.
So I've made a number of artsy bits for friends instead. I find so much joy in giving. People remember givers with a smile in their hearts. I wonder how many homes have something that I made.
The days are certainly getting colder and shorter. The garden takes care of itself and the winter cabbages are flourishing. There's this occasional caterpillar that is feasting on the leaves. Very baffling indeed, How can it still be alive when temperatures drop? I suspect he must be wearing a warm red coat and shoes to match.
We've put out a lot of food for the wild birds and it is such a delight to see them. I don't know the names of some birds so it is handy to have a bird identification app. on the phone. It is with much joy to see a robin pecking seed from a swing that I made.
For me, the natural inclination at this time of the year is to hibernate. Who likes to be padded up like a Michelin man and brave the icy winds? I must convince the mind that as long as I am able, I must get out and do something. And I am thankful that there are so many free hobby classes to go for.
So as the year draws close , I look forward to hauling the Christmas tree home and putting up the lights. Most of all, I look forward to living another day, another month and another year with the ones that I love.
