i have a few minutes here.

dinner is ready. two roasted chickens are waiting. rice is done. broccoli steaming. salad on the table.

four of six have finished homework. picked out tomorrow's clothes.

two are on their way home now, with tim, from a game one town away.

the windows are dark and i can catch myself walking through the rooms,
see the candles lit and watch myself approach the livingroom with my glass of wine.

i took a walk with a friend this morning: or rather, she took me for a walk. she walks.
i didn't even take my camera out of the car because i knew there'd be no stopping for every wet leaf and dewy field.
and it was right.
we talked and listened and i didn't stop and take a picture, but i did notice.
the trees have turned since just last weekend. i brought home a branch, which is now in a vase.

also today: i took care of so many little things that had been piling up and clouding my brain.
this felt good.

i made a girl or two happy.
hopefully more of the same to come this evening.

i hear voices in the driveway and cleats on the front steps.
and so our evening begins.

take care.
xo,
tt