Yes, a sense of impending doom is in the air. Thinking as a survivalist is a good recommendation. The asylum period of Covid did teach us to think and act differently. One thing I have gained from the New Testament is that Christ went to nature - the sea, the garden, the mountain, the
roads. Those journeys have given me a reason to seek nature. Excuse me if you think I am preaching, I am not. Just an observation that is more positive than most use and abuse of Scripture. I am simple in my theology. Nature provides wonder and escape as you and your family experienced. Thanks Nicole
My late wife collected a vast array of facial masks during those fearful days. When she passed I couldn’t bear to see them anymore. Now I miss them, but her most of all.
Even tho it is only me, I find myself stocking up on groceries, my freezer is full. But local grocery store has chicken legs for 88 cents a pound so I’ll buy more. I’ll cook them in the crockpot, debone, and freeze for soup or chicken and biscuits later. This weekend I’ll get flowers for the planters on my deck. And always feed and watch the birds.
I feel like the world tension has aged me 5 years in the past 6 months. So I cook and watch the birds!
Yes, a sense of impending doom is in the air. Thinking as a survivalist is a good recommendation. The asylum period of Covid did teach us to think and act differently. One thing I have gained from the New Testament is that Christ went to nature - the sea, the garden, the mountain, the
roads. Those journeys have given me a reason to seek nature. Excuse me if you think I am preaching, I am not. Just an observation that is more positive than most use and abuse of Scripture. I am simple in my theology. Nature provides wonder and escape as you and your family experienced. Thanks Nicole
Amen to that! Nature speaks to me, too. It calms and grounds me in a way that nothing else can. Thanks for sharing.
My late wife collected a vast array of facial masks during those fearful days. When she passed I couldn’t bear to see them anymore. Now I miss them, but her most of all.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I, too, attach emotional significance to objects that remind me of people. ❤️
Should actually be: And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, slouches toward Bethlehem to be born?
I liked your paraphrase. I have an antique books of Yeats. It’s so moving. I’ll have to find the poem in it.
"And what rough beast slouches toward Bethlehem to be born?"
This English major is embarrassed to admit I had to look up the reference. Familiar, but out of reach. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed re-reading.
Even tho it is only me, I find myself stocking up on groceries, my freezer is full. But local grocery store has chicken legs for 88 cents a pound so I’ll buy more. I’ll cook them in the crockpot, debone, and freeze for soup or chicken and biscuits later. This weekend I’ll get flowers for the planters on my deck. And always feed and watch the birds.
I feel like the world tension has aged me 5 years in the past 6 months. So I cook and watch the birds!
I’m stocking a bit, too. Why not? It’ll get used. And I’m a bird watcher, too! I love my backyard friends!
Well said, Nicole. Write on.
Thank you, Dean.
Good suggestions.
Thanks, Carol. Glad it resonated.