So the release went through of the Israeli hostages and the Palestinian prisoners, for which much rejoicing. But of course this is only a fragile beginning of hope to a better world. And yes Trump must be thanked for his contribution to peacemaking, though I believe it was his son-in-law in his wheeling and dealing with the Arab states that brought people together. Now the solution.
The Autumn darkness creeps in, I have the bright pinkness of geraniums flowering on my windowsill, plants grateful for being saved and brought into the warmth.
On the family front I am 'home alone', daughter and partner having gone to Genoa for a few days. Photographs through email. I am perfectly happy to stay in one place and be still, listening to members of the crow family greeting each other this morning. Soon the Canadian geese will fly over to the canal and then the ducks hitting the water with a splash, both species ready to happily collect the food people will throw in. Not bread of course is the usual mantra but bird seed and frozen peas. The problem is I have never walked along the towpath with a packet of frozen peas.....
I am looking for photos to decorate and cannot find recent ones this is because they are still on my camera and I can't be a**** to find the camera, maybe later but two photos I have picked up along the way, the first is Japanese Anemones
and have never escaped out into the 'wild'. I suspect they have long since gone because the old house was 'done up' by the retired people who bought it and has been shaped into a modern version of goodness knows what.
The second is Amitabha Buddha of Eternal light, from the Edo period. There is a certain smug satisfaction in that face. He is associated with infinite life and happiness and if you call on him at the point of death he will take you to his Pure Land. A nice thought if it were true. Religions offer such prizes to keep you going through life ;) One can read about him in this wiki.
Mollie the cat is meowing furiously at my feet, I have turned the radiator down. Now there is someone heading for Eternal Life, must be 23 years old now and still going strong.
I love Millie's character! Long may she last, bless her. I have been taken under the wing of a lovely couple staying with my new neighbour Ed. They all met at the Meditation Centre in Hereford, which is very cosmopolitan. They have been doing yoga and meditation with me, and M has been doing Thai massage on my shoulder which has eased the pain no end. Enjoy being home alone!
ReplyDeleteYes I do enjoy being alone for a time Jennie, though I get ultra sensitive to noise as the house creaks. I am very glad the meditation and yoga is working it will set you up for your trip.
DeleteTime alone is to be cherished, to do what you want, when you want, or not at all and at your own pace. I still relish not having to watch the clock to be at a certain place by a certain time.
ReplyDeleteTrue, not juggling half a dozen things at the same time, though to be truthful Janice I would probably forget half of them.
DeleteIt's nice to be retired and I've gotten used to not feeling productive every minute of the day.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if any of the religions are the "true religion" or they are all a bit of a fairy tale.
I think most religions were made up on the hoof so to speak. There is a patriarchal streak running through them Ellen.
DeleteMollie has gotten you trained well, hasn't she?
ReplyDeleteYes she has a very loud voice Debby, especially at night!
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