The News From Here

It’s pretty late for me especially on a Monday night. OK, I’m old! A portion of my mind is focused on a good book and another on the surroundings. The book is a mystery (imagine that?), the surroundings are the courtyard at “old #5.” A fire is burning in the fireplace which is not needed for warmth but for the contemplative mood I seen to be in. I have gotten a bit of friendly teasing about my attempts at having a perfect fire. A complete burn with flames of equal height spread across the entire hearth and burning the entire source evenly. So far I’ve come close a couple of times but NEVER just right – (chuckle)
These conditions usually have more to do with a contemplative mind set than an actual goal. Tonight especially. President’s Day, loved ones not feeling well and “old #5” is empty tonight. The partners are off to explore Southern Az. Overall sort of depressing if allowed- I’m pretty opposed to allowing “conditions” to dictate my feeling when I have to interrupt what or if the “conditions” mean or IF there is any MEANING to them – They can be an integral part of life – Had some of them too.
I could/might proceed with this train of thought in the morning – as for now It’s time to pack it in and wash today off and be ready to tackle tomorrow - - - - in the morning.