My Girl on a Sunny Afternoon, with Purple Twine
It hadn’t been the best of weekends for me. I spent most of the time ill in bed with having had my stomach turn upside down. I had been surviving on some Jewish penicillin aka chicken soup and, for some reason, I have been crazing simple sweet breads. That is pretty much all I have eaten since Thursday night.
I woke up feeling pretty good and really wanting to take my cycle out for a ride. The weather forecast was predicting a high of 29C (84F) but it thankfully never climbed that hight. My stomach decided for me that it would be best not to stray to far from home.
I spent a little bit of time on my patio garden. I enjoy just sitting and being with my greenery. I slowly inspect the leaves looking for pests. Some no-see-ems have invaded my little vertical garden, and the green lime caterpillars have come back to much on my citrus trees. I don’t mind. It is a balance we all have to keep.
I finished the last bowl full of jewish medicine and needed to go to the home center to buy a few things. I picked up some printer ink, some assorted packs of sunflower seeds and a few odds and ends at the OK Supermarket.
I spied my girl. You know, don’t you? My girl! My Minami Kasai Girl. She is always there between the elementary school and the used car lot. Her hands are outstretched, not asking for anything. She is just there being, and waiting for someone, anyone to put something in her hands.
Listen closely. She isn’t begging. She is not asking for handouts. She just appreciates a little something something. Thats all. Nothing expensive, or trendy. Today she had been blessed with a bit of purple plastic twine. She is simple to please. I just have to keep an eye on her to make sure she is well taken care of.
Just another pre summer Sunday afternoon. I wish these days continue before the humid furnace is switched on. It is often those simple familiar objects and people that make everything feel all right….