I watch the eclipse On a dish In the garden window. Even reflected The light stings my eyes. The water is still, Deep enough to give shape to the sun. I tap the rim and the water tilts Tipping side to side. The sun in a cradle Rocking, rippling, warped.
Author: boz bozeman
Patio Publishing
The hole is dug and filled in with gravel. As I begin to lay the pavers, I have a feeling of expertise. With that comes trepidation: no matter how skilled I become, there will be challenges, and something may still go wrong.
My confidence grows as I lay more pavers. The only challenge is that they are heavy, and it’s hot!
Finally done. Cutting pavers with a wet saw was a huge challenge, and I can’t say I showed expertise. I had it rented for a day and cut for nine hours. At one point my thumb was cramping.
But it’s done. It has performed remarkably well in rain storms, draining just as I had hoped. Over Labor Day we had people over, and they were universally complementary of my work. Some pointed out the flaws with a grin on the face, but what project doesn’t have flaws? Just like with writing, sometimes you have to stop working on it, let go, and publish.
Excerpt from Tao of Thoreau
Blink Instant
From my journal
From my journal 1992
Shakes
Sunset
Meanwhile
Wild life
On my first day of school, just before I got in my car, I saw a heron fly by my house. Herons are special to me, I think of them as my spirit bird. So seeing one on my first day gave me a very positive feeling.
Today on my drive in there were three buck deers crossing the road in front of me. It’s pretty rare to see deers with horns. I then saw a doe around the corner and wondered if the guys were looking for her.
I feel very honored and humbled when I see wild animals. It also makes me feel special. Timing of such things need to be perfect, and I like to think that these sightings are a sign that I’m aligned with my day and have the power to make it a great one.
