Making the time to dream

Again as Light turns to twilights stage.

Mysteries and sweet nostalgia raised.

Many curious words

Restless, tireless, endless words

Familiarity forming.

Melting, warming….. precious delicate souls soaring

Tiny seeds sown…gently growing.

 Wondering, whispering, never knowing.

Searching, flowing.

Drifting thoughts and memories and long forgotten dreams.

Living and breathing.

Dancing and singing,

Warm and living and breathing deep.

Farewell long summer days

Beautiful little darling with golden ringlets.

 Sunset at the beach.

Boys running wild.  Magic.

It has been such a wonderful day here.  We started early with a garage sale to clear out some bits and pieces and had early hagglers from 7:30 onwards.  It was so cool to sell some books to a guy who was on the lookout for 8 books in particular, seven of which I had.  It made his day and he was so excited!

This afternoon was just the most delightful community experience.  The group of mates my eldest son has are a great bunch of kids.  Sporty, mature, confident and lots of fun.  One really great bonus is that the parents are equally as good company.

So boys and various parents met up for a BBQ at the beach and drinks for the grown ups.  It is such a privilege to be a part of raising and shaping my son and his peers for becoming the grown ups of the next generation.  I had a sense today that this was a rare and special thing.  These people are just a rockin group of people who love to have fun and hang out.  Then to drop off the boys to watch the premier league game and home to get tucked up in bed after a satisfying day.  Happy days indeed.

Next event.....girls night out in a couple of weeks.

TAP TAP TAP

So today I am feeling like there is a very real possibility that this vague idea to write some things into a more formalised story might actually be important and worthwhile.

I have hit 15 000 words and am allowing myself a fantasy indulgence that I am a real "writer" and switched off from the rest of the world ( including the dishes and vacuuming) in true romantic and dramatic creative style.

I was going so well until I was distracted by some vintage typewriters on ebay.  Not that I plan on using one to write with.........it's just that they are super funky and would look great on my bench here at blog headquarters.  

I leaves me wondering what on earth I did with my time before the internet.  

Mmmmm....something to ponder on there.

Probably time to read the written word instead of electronic data.  It would also help finish the dozen started books next to my bed.

operation strategic mission :: get a good nights sleep.

Tidy room.....check!

Scented candles.....check!

Freshly washed linen.....check!

Chamomile tea.....check!

Now all I have to do is slip into deep sleep for 8 hours....

42 degrees south :: a perfect day

Each time we have another sunny and gorgeous day, I try to remind myself that winter is around the corner and to totally savour the sun and the warmth it brings.  A lazy day on the deck soaking up the sun and enjoying the moment.

A perfect day to admire the view

A perfect day to work on my tan.

Felix invented a water fountain using the hose, a couple of bikes and a bit of imagination.