As the weekend came and went, I was thrilled to continue to be present and conscious of my role as husband to a wonderful working wife. It has been quite different living in town recently, which we seem to try every couple of years, but the most different has definitely been how busy my wife is with her job.
Here you can see I was happy to accompany her to buy some supplies for work, in this case bags for her continued expansion of seedling tree growth and distribution. Just last week I helped by reporting to her a cache of wild Drago Tree seedlings that she was able to gather with her team, shown below.
I do not wear a mask in public, except when sawdust or car exhaust is involved, and I feel like a big smile to everyone in town is a powerful remedy for the true and viscious ailments of depression and social isolation. I make sure to smile and greet everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, and if there is time, remind them that 'God Bless You'.
After a bit of work related shopping, we got some wine and cheese for a gathering of ladies. My wife has met new friends and allies in her working journey, not all of whom I have met. But after an afternoon with these two sisters, plus my mother-in-law, I feel the friendship and humor still. I was more than happy to play the waiter and keep the cups and cheese plate full.
As it is year end, there is much to do and consider, and as I have recently read, today is the last day of our lives, as tomorrow never arrives. The town imposes upon me larger social responsibilities than I have heretofore accepted in my life, but since today is the last day, I have started shouldering more of this beautiful burden.
In one hidden corner of town, I discovered this secret vantage point, since our town is built into a bowl-like valley, I suspect there are hidden nook-like vistas all over. The foto doesnt do it justice, but I snapped one with my unlit face in the shot anyway.
Now, as I arise for a new week of work, I am thankful for the opportunity to continue today, this last day of our lives. There is so much good work to do and enjoy.
