I'm a pretty strong introvert and I need to have my alone time in order to feel centered. I've been spending lots of time with other people recently, and I've gotten out of balance. I was hoping to take advantage of the long weekend and go camping at a state park for some alone, quiet, do-nothing time. But the forecast is calling for thunderstorms ( Read more... )

There is something very comforting in puttering about in the kitchen on a slow easy morning, cooking breakfast and straightening up, while watery sunlight filters in the window. It seems so normal, so calming.

I am reminded that I am lucky to have an east-facing kitchen.