November 25, 2008
Sunrays, Pumpkins, and Fresh Eggs
I was home this morning to see how my keeping room comes to life at 8 am. Just at that time, the sun rises over the woods and its rays fill that part of my house with sunlight and imagery and fill me with joy. I sat for a moment in a blue chair near the unlit fireplace and took it in, a moment of connection before the day began. Late in the afternoon about 5, that same spot will be filled with the dappled light of the setting sun. The day will be gone and I might sit once again for a moment with a cup of tea and take in the enchantment of the setting sunlight as it filters in and transforms my house for just a moment, long enough to make me look forward to the next day when the sun comes up once more and the day ends.
Thanksgiving is in two days and it is obvious here in my kitchen. I have been shopping at Sam’s and have counters of food to put away and to turn into Thanksgiving pies.
Yesterday my hens laid one brown egg, one blue egg, and one sage. I am letting them free range for the last two hours of daylight each day. I am very cautious however, since one of my barred rocks fell prey to a stray dog that came through one afternoon late; all that was left was a fluff of feathers.
I am continuing to paint pumpkins and have a completed painting sitting on my mantle drying. I like this one a lot. The colors are intense and the lines are firm, something I have difficulty with in oils.
Amongst all that is somewhat wrong and upside down, I hope that I continue to be thankful for all the things that really matter and are right side up. I hope to always be thankful for the sun coming up each morning and for it setting each evening on a day that was purposeful and good.
Till next time,
p.s.
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