darkness

Well, I'm typing to you by candle light. Thank goodness my computer has a good battery. But it means that I won't be able to post anything until we get power back.

I don't know how long it's been off. We were away from home since late afternoon, greeting a guest at the airport and then out at supper with him. As we walked home, we noticed that the block two removed from our house was all dark. We drew closer: the block just before ours didn't have power either. One small ray of hope glowed in the darkness, as we saw a neon sign on our block shining brightly.  But as we drew closer we heard the "putt, putt, putt" of a generator. The rest of our block, including our house was totally dark.

This is inconvenient due to lack of internet, TV, and light, but it is simply unbearable in 100 degree heat, like we've been having. If the electricity doesn't come back soon, sleep will bee hard to come by.

Anyway, today was day two of what I am calling the "six days shall you exercise, but on the seventh day you rest" training program. I did toning zumba today. Tomorrow is yoga, provided the power comes back on. :-/

It was also a half day with God. Nice reflective time. I decided it wasn't the right time to start the dance classes. Bummer, but I think it's the right decision. We also wrestled a little more about the kitty, God and I. He wonders why I think He is a big meanie who wants to take away the things that make me happy. I think He cares more about the Big Picture plans than about a kitty. I'm still not sure what the verdict is, but I do know He doesn't want me to fret about it as much as I have been. :-(

Walking home I captured the photo for today. I swear, there was this picturesque spot just bathed with sunlight. (We have plenty of that here.) There were even little butterflies flitting around. The scene was almost glowing. It was beautiful. All it needed was a little soft focus to look like a Thomas Kinkaid painting or a lighted studio shot. (And sometimes when my glasses are dirty I almost accomplish that look without the aid of Photoshop! Hee hee.)  :-)

Later, however, I passed a beggar. Not that that's unusual. They're abundant. But this one called out to me for some money. Usually I smile and shake my head "no". But today for some reason, I just didn't feel like deflecting her demand, so I pretended I didn't hear and kept on walking. I felt pretty bad afterward, because even though I don't usually give money, I at least acknowledge their humanity by looking them in the eye, interacting with them—even if it is a "no". I felt a bit disappointed in myself for just pretending she didn't exist today.

So, there you have most of my day. No, not really everything, but I figure you don't want a blow-by-blow.  I also sent out that huge newsletter mailing that is now 3 (!!) weeks overdue, visited a friend, and typed two pages of a 3-page report that is due on Friday for my on-line class. Pretty productive, balanced, and good day.

And I just have to say for the record that my Mr. is pretty awesome. I mentioned this morning before leaving at 9 that we were getting low on cat food and litter, and we needed to see to it in the next day or two. By the time I got home for lunch at 1, he had gone out and gotten everything we needed. What a guy.

The cat, I must add, is very curious about all the candles. If we reach tomorrow morning with all whiskers intact, it will be amazing.