This is one of those evenings when I write and write and then delete and delete. The first deletion was unintentional but when I tried to recreate, I just did not have the heart and so that went away too.
What I meant to say is that I took my first walk today in many months and the thing that finally motivated me was that I was hoping with all of my heart that moving my body and being outside under the blue skies and looking up into the branches of the live oaks would calm my anxiety. Also, I've missed these walks in my community, seeing the minute changes that occur as the seasons progress, feeling a part of this tiny place where I live.
Walking was a different experience in that I probably have not taken a real walk since I was at least twenty pounds heavier and I am here to tell you that it's a different experience. I will not expound on this but it is quite true.
I don't feel like anything really therapeutic happened but if nothing else, I got out, I moved, and I was glad to have done it.
One of the camellia bushes in the front yard has popped open a few blossoms.
Hello, my lovelies.
The moon tonight is the silver smile of a Cheshire cat, and the only times I long for a "real" camera are when I'm trying to capture the moon in any of its phases.
Can you see it? It is trapped in the net of naked pecan limbs, witchy and black against the gloaming sky.
That's all I have to say tonight.
Love...Ms. Moon
That's a fabulous photo of the crescent moon!
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are lovely. A walk is always a good thing, good for the body, and good for the mind. I didn't walk today, too cold.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice Short blog, I miss hearing all kinds of things. But I liked your flowers and hearing you went on a walk. I have a huge long list of bitchy things to say about walking when you don’t want to – but since you didn’t do any of that, I’m not going to either. Have a good evening and I’ll hear from you again soon I hope.
ReplyDeleteI love the camellias, never get used to them! Good for you for walking.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing some walking myself, early enough to be at the shop when it opens at 7am, then home again for breakfast and watering the pots before it gets too hot. I like your tall, tall trees.
ReplyDeleteThe moon photo IS witchy. The camellias are magnificent. Wow!
ReplyDeleteA first walk in a while sounds significant - and I'm guessing it's still pretty chilly down there? Up here in VA we are bracing for a big cold snap so today's walks need to happen early. Thanks you for sharing your camellias!
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Last night around 7:45 pm, I stepped outside and saw the golden glowing crescent moon against the black sky. It was a beautiful and peaceful moment. I, too, wish I had a camera for nighttime photography.
ReplyDeleteIt's too cold here to get out for a walk but I did get out to my Zumba class yesterday and it was just what I needed. My Zumba friends were so happy to see me and we all smile and laugh and dance together. I was so glad to be with them again. Hope you don't get too horribly cold there and that your plants and flowers will all be safe. Happy Friday to you, Mary!
ReplyDeleteThat camellia is a wonder of beauty. So soft and delicate and sexy. Blushing pink.
ReplyDeleteIt DOES look like the Cheshire Cat, sitting up in that tree. I wonder if that's what inspired Lewis Carroll -- seeing a sliver of moon behind branches?
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful camellia.
Unintentional deletion is the WORST.
The soft pink camellias are beautiful. I'd be happy to visit with them every day and admire their loveliness. Walking among them makes a good start to any day. Are camellias easy to propagate?
ReplyDeleteYour moon photo is eerie and mystical - a very good shot.
Love the moon photo.
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