...all over the streets.
I'm trying to keep my focus to the details in front of me, lately. Spring is always pretty stunning here -- especially sometimes with heavy gray clouds in the sky. The low sun slipping rays underneath, late in the day, all the new blossoms glowing like they're the source of their own light.
Spring's kinda cautious, kinda hopeful this year. Lots of chatter about masks and shots. I try to stay away from the details of all of that, online. I don't really read much news. I'm not going to pretend that I stay off of social media, though.
Social media's the Scourge of Society, right? I actually don't mind it because it's relatively easy to ignore things I don't want to focus on. I've got an Instagram feed full of yoga, cat videos, and raunchy memes. I'm not on Facebook much because it's too wordy and reading eats time, but I still scan it to get a glimpse of distant family and friends.
It's good to see what people are up to. It's a better connection than no connection at all, a window to look through.
I have a cousin in Wisconsin who was recovering from COVID. He went to sleep last weekend, not feeling well, and didn't wake up.
I didn't really know him. I'm 11 years older, and I'd barely seen him as an adult. Online, I saw glimpses of different jobs, hanging out with friends at bars, hunting, fishing, curling, a divorce, getting back into shape doing crossfit...
I make sure to step outside for a while every day. I walk by the river, take a longer look at the petals that catch my eye. I've got lists of things to do. When I think of what to do next, I remember that I don't really know when my own departure's scheduled or how much I can get done before then.
I hope you're taking a moment to appreciate your days.
Be well!
Chris