Yesterday gave me two particular gifts of feedback. Two of my most faithful blog watchers, it turns out, are my father and my son. It makes some sense, somehow, since I have often felt that I see similarities in them --both are thinkers, both grew up with only sisters, both enjoy intellectual and philosophical discussion, and both have a keen sentimental side.
I love the fact that Dad called me yesterday to share a moment of beauty. It was a coalescing of sunset, the crescent moon, and music playing in his mind as he watched the sky. He'll be singing in a nursing home next week, and many of this week's set are American hymns. In that moment of natural and musical transcendance, he felt a resurgence of love for our country - an entity perpetually bashed by cynics and doubters and malcontents. It is nice to be reminded, now and again, of what an exceptional nation we have the privilege to live in. And it made him think of me, somehow, which is really nice.
During our pleasantly laid back day with four young adults in the house, I was in the kitchen at one point when my son came in the room and gave me a huge bear hug. It's not something that happens every day, so I was loath to question why, but couldn't help myself."You wrote a sad blog today," he said.
Well. I do have moments of doubt, but things like that hug kind of keep me going. It SHOULDN'T be about the feedback, of course. I should be doing what I do for my own growth, discipline, peace of mind, and development - for my inner core, not my outer show. But...it's always nice to know someone's listening.
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Morning sunlight on the treetops stirs my soul. I had a secret hiding chamber in the crook of a big tree when I was small. This reminds me of that special place.It promises to be a lovely day.
It is always reassuring when someone lets me know they are reading...My middle daughter follows faithfully, tho she gets mad at some of the things I write about politics.
ReplyDeleteWe are enroute to Mystic w kids (as when they were little) and can't paste link on this iPhone, but you might like my "Leica DLux 4 Sunrise" posted this week.
Love the light on that tree. When your writing is right on, as it often is, it tends to light me up the way the sunrise has lit up your tree.
ReplyDeleteCan't say I read them daily, although I try to, but I read them all!!
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate you are to have such devoted family.
Got to read your Examiner article. Thank you. It's perfect.
thanks, everyone! Retriever -- lovely sunrise photos. Maybe some day I'll upgrade to a better camera.
ReplyDeleteI don't read it every day but I always read them all!
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