Don’t worry, this took place is a safe zone for an outdoor fire and it was in a well-established fire pit.
Sitting around this fire with 4 of my dearest friends was a terrific way to kick off my summer of contemplation, revaluation, and relaxation.
Yep, those three things are my summer priorities.
The tricky part is putting them into practice.
A few times each year, I go away for a weekend retreat with some dear friends of mine for a few days of writing, rest, and snacks.
I could only join them for one night this time but I am making the most of it.
So far I’ve had great conversations and delicious snacks and now I am doing a little resting before doing some writing.
Every time I come to one of these retreats, I tell myself that I’m going to re-create some of this feeling at home.
So the key for me should be making sure that I revisit these ideas.
Of course, that’s often the problem with my good ideas is that I forget to revisit them.
Let’s hope that the smallness of these ones helps.
I love seeing these return every year.
This is the kind of evening I dream of when I feel tense or when it feels like the winter will never end.
I’m sitting on my patio on a warm summer night, deciding whether to draw or to read while I drink my (non-alcoholic!) beer.
Yesterday, a crow kept me company for a while one my walk.
She was unfazed by me and by the dog as she sat on this branch by the sidewalk.
