Simple?

Simplify simplify. I would love to live simply in unity with the earth. I would love just to ride a bicycle to and from. I long to shed all the stuff I really don't need. Why is it, I hold onto things? In the end, it is not those things that matter. What will matter is the effort I put forth on the earth to make a difference. What will the future generations think about my generation? What will be written about this era in the history books? Will books still be around? Will all written script have been converted to digital text? No more books?

I want to take the time to sew my own clothes and knit beautiful things for my family and friends. I would love to work in my own garden some day...but not now. I am too busy working. Tis the season of lent. Time to reflect on yesterday, meditate on today, and think about the future.

I do enjoy my once a week respite from busyness with the art group. When I paint, I am creating.

Once, a blank canvas pale and bare.
stood waiting to be discovered.
I wonder what picture lies asleep
awaiting to be uncovered?

Will it be a postcard picture,
flowers, or trees?
Maybe an abstract, realistic
or imagery?

It is a painting that's cherished and sweet
of a childhood memory.

(Photo of mom and me)
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