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Date: 27 July 2007 06:18:31
hello friends, and welcome back to grace, earth, and life. i have returned from a long journey, lengthened in part by not wanting to leave... thus i stayed a few days longer. (although it's always nice to come home). i'll try to catch up with you, but since that also seems very overwhelming, perhaps you could catch me up in the comments below.
so much happened, so many stories, so much fun, it's difficult to summarize. but here's my grand attempt to be brief - a taste if you will :)
- actually went whitewater rafting in the Potomac River... it was very fun and eventful. i got several delightful little bruises, and a gorgeous deep cut from the slippery rocks. at one point i had to crawl across a HUGE rock formation, then scale a 3-story rock face barefoot! (while still wearing a life jacket, wondering how the emergency personnel would get me out of the river should i fall and crack my head open)
- saw horses at the beach ...they live on a small island just off the coast of Maryland, not far from Washington DC. also saw my first sand crab - that was exciting. the beaches and water were gorgeous!
- was an audience member for a nationally broadcast late night program - interesting to see the behind-the-scenes stuff
- you'll have to ask me to share the "night of arrival in new york" story.
- was totally immersed in Chinatown in new york city, NY ...so many people in such small spaces. after recovering from claustrophobia, i had a nice time (and bought several purses from street vendors...)
- the Broadway show was delightful! summary to follow if interested... was a charming murder mystery with lots of bright singing and dancing - made me smile.
- speaking of purses, one lady whispered 'coach' into my ear when i walked by... i turned around, and followed her two blocks down and one block over to a "secret room" ...she led me into a long narrow hallway that led to a very narrow closet filled floor to ceiling with purses. ...when it was time for me to leave, she had to check to make sure there were no police. not until that moment did i realize perhaps i contributed to illegal activity?!?!? oh well - the purse is very cute :)
- so enjoyed time with dear friends and family... and realize i miss them very much. perhaps i need to make some changes. stay tuned.
- upon arriving home, found two of the four flowerpots were still alive. hallelujah! hooray! yippee! spent a majority of today deadheading & watering... perhaps that will be the name of my next poem.
- was totally non-productive today. but after yesterday's long drive (approx 15 hours...thought it was less, but forgot about the time change) i decided it was ok to do absolutely nothing. then take a nap. then continue to do nothing.
- i started crocheting an afghan. it's very cute - kindof a light mossy green, but not too light, but not dark. just right. i have a long way to go, but it's fun.
- am planning a luncheon with friends on tuesday - will serve a Build Your Own Salad (as "yummy salad fixings" are subject to each individual salad eater)
- this upcoming week is my last before returning to work. i better enjoy it.