The joy of waking to this view each morning is just so wonderful. Even if the camera sees all the distortions from the window screen, I easily ignore them. Many of these green trees stand near or by the Animas River which flows through the town.
Welcome Table, or Open Table at the Black Mountain United Methodist church. I was glad to join Diane and Richard and several other friends from the UU church, as well as some who had been going to the Senior Lunch Program at the Lakeview Center (before the hurricane damaged the building.)
Many thanks to the volunteers from several other churches in town who served a delicious (donations only) hot meal to all.
I didn't recognize Elizabeth until she took off her hat and let me see her hair! Funny thing about how we know people. I asked my friend Cathy to join me that day, and I think she liked the food, but she didn't know any of the people around her. This is only the third time I've ever eaten there, the last time was before Covid.
Generous portions and a take-home-a-meal was also offered. I tried to eat it all and still enjoy that wonderful carrot cake for desert.
Since it's finally above freezing today (Wed. last) it was nice to get out. Many times in the last 2 months people have gone to various charities for hot meals, all free. I was glad we could be indoors.
Sharing with Wordless Wednesday
Today's Art:
Annie Montgomerie, British doll artist
Today's quote:
We often think that vulnerability is a kind of weakness, but there’s a kind of vulnerability that is actually strength and presence.
It happens tonight here at 11;32 pm EDT. That's practically June 21.
So for the shortest night of the year...in the northern hemisphere at least, on our pretty blue ball, the earth somehow shuffles its tilt to begin going the other direction.
Midsummer Night's Eve exactly!
Seen through the screen this morning, I'm afraid there wasn't much to nibble on for this squirrel.
I loved the morning sun shining around the petunia leaves, as well as the greener tomato leaves below the marigolds on the left.
Later on I enjoyed this delicious repast, without a thought for the squirrel. However I did thank both the dear salmon who gave his body to help mine...as well as the delightful corn stalk for the juicy corn, and not at all the delicious avocado, tomatoes or various lettuces. I tried something different, namely eating my big meal at lunch rather than dinner. Mmm, just having yogurt and fruit and nuts left me unsatisfied at dinner time. This may not work.
And part of it was that with the heat of day, I tried doing my walk at around 6:30 pm, also after the summer-like showers were over. I had to step carefully over a few puddles, but it was at least in the mid 70s rather than 80s. But then I was really hungry afterward! So I had another light sandwich dinner. Oops.
Here's a pretty enjoyable community of talented singers/musicians/dancers, all celebrating in a language I don't understand, but sharing such joy I want to share it with you. (And the tune does seem to stay in my brain!) My cousin identified the language as Lativian, and in honor of the mighty oaks.
Today's quote:
Hold faith, for within the soul is the homing device.
Annie Montgomerie, British doll artist
