May 12, 2014
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still walking around
Our day to keep Leah. A real fire cracker.
A rare quiet moment. Leah watches Tom and Jerry while combing Tweetie's hair.
Mary barely found time to eat her own lunch.
Salmon, with stewed butternut squash and steamed asparagus. Jalapeno and tomato topping. A glass of guava juice on the side.With some major effort, Mary finally got Leah to take her nap. Still sleeping when Denise came to pick her up.
Mary and I did a round at Rock Creek Park. Left the Durango at the VFW and headed west. To make it a real walk, I persuaded Mary to take in the Lone Oak Cemetery. There was a fresh grave for Gil Hunter, my one time colleague on the County Court. His family was well-respected. But, Gil ended his days broke, I expect, asking everyone he knew for a loan, trying to save the family farm.
Browsing the grave stones, I was hit by the realization that I recognize more people from the stone inscriptions than the folks I see still walking around. Hmmm.
After supper, I retreated to the outpost, determined to see the night fall there. George, returning from a Lions Club meeting that never happened, stopped to chat.
Evening as seen from the outpost.
70.8 °F, clear.
Comments (8)
cool cloud in that last photo! Asparagus is my favorite vegetable ~ looks yummy ~
What a lovely view from the outpost -- especially in low light, with a nice cloud in the sky!
Sounds like Mary wore Leah out about as much as Leah wore her out! hehe! Life is fleeting - like clouds that drift past on the wind...
At your home eating is an art !: creativity and delight .
About visit of cemetery we see all of our past who lives again .
In friendship
Michel
About leah play her music like in my post!!
Whoa. Awesome cloud photo! It's sort of in the shape of the state of Virginia.
Cute photo of Leah with Tweety!
I used to walk around the cemetery behind my college campus a few times. I liked to see who had the oldest stone, and imagining what life was like for those people. I found one belonging to an American Revolutionary War soldier. I haven't walked in any cemeteries near my home yet.
what a dreamy photo of the outpost.
Nice to see you're feeling better. Lovely picture of night arriving.