“I am not bound for any public place, but for ground of my own where I have planted vines and orchard trees, and in the heat of the day climbed up into the healing shadow of the woods.” – Wendell Berry Project 365: #314 I have been trying to train Riley to run with me,…
Day 313: First swim of the season
“This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water, but you can’t see how deep it is.” -Dennis Rodman Project 365: #313 We always used to have a traditional first swim of the season to mark spring in South Africa on September 1….so why not do the same here…The weather did not…
Day 312: Blooms everywhere
“Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes – every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man.” – Orison Swett Marden Project 365: #312 I know that I go on an on about spring, but I can’t help it! Everywhere you…
Day 311: Jamming in the basement
“I think the best riffs and the best songs come when you’re jamming and having a good time.” – Scott Ian Project 365: #311 Thank goodness for our basement, and what an awesome extra space! Although our house is not completely soundproof, it gives Nicole some of her own space to just jam and have…
Day 310: Beautiful blooms
“The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds – even those we love. Because we see things so…