It’s been a good week

Keeping it real with some of my ponderings first, followed by a wee list of the good-week-stuff right after the not-as-good.

Perhaps you’ve noticed my most recent posts, with the exception of the one about the totem, have been shy on content. I must have about seven posts sitting in my Draft folder that I can’t bring myself to post. Too wordy, some are verging on a rant, and others just don’t feel right. So there they sit until I likely will end up deleting them. You see, even though I still enjoy my little space here on the web, I’m finding that a shift here or there will be necessary. I’ve even considered putting out a newsletter of sorts (a monthly e-letter is really what it would amount to). Plus, I have a real problem going forward in that I may not be able to afford my annual web hosting fees. I’ve just renewed them but gosh it’s a stretch. Just like this blogger who, like me, has also been thinking of all the different possibilities at her own crossroads.

Now here are a few of the good things from the past week:

• I finally received a haircut that pleases me.
• It always lights me up when my son phones or texts me, especially when things are going well. He’s delighted to be working out of town but staying in a decent hotel with good meals instead of bunked in a camp eating camp food. What a difference an employer makes.
• Some friends are back in town and invited us over for a fun evening and utterly delicious meal. Heidi (our dog) was also invited.
• Since Saturday was Indie Book Store Day I dropped in to Mulberry Bush Book Store in Qualicum Beach to buy a couple books. They were celebrating by offering discounts to everyone all day plus a draw for a basket of books. I got 20% off my purchases. Both Tom and Barb, who have run the cozy store since 1975, were there to greet and treat everyone who came in. I love supporting local businesses.
• After enjoying a nice breakfast in Ladysmith Sunday morning, we continued driving to Chemainus where my brother led us on an interesting walking tour. Then I smiled all the way home.
• Oh, and did you know that I love analog. You know, clocks, cameras, typewriters, record players, even cars.

Learn from yesterday. Appreciate today. Be hopeful for tomorrow.

Roger Lee