We need lists like this. Our wants outlined as goals and good intentions regardless of the effort to achieve. Some things will be crossed out; some will leer when autumn arrives and falls into winter and a few new items will be added.
Can't wait to see your list! We're busy putting quite a few of ours into a trip to Montana (his guitar workshop, hikes in the mountains,camping, swimming in lakes and rivers) and Oregon (beach time, time on the ocean, different mountains,rivers and lakes) then I'll have to think about what else I want before the summer disappears.
That sounds like a wonderful list. To think Solstice is this weekend!! I have a fondness for sitting on the porch each evening, a task that never falls off my list.
The old quote--you will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm...
And on the flip side, someone named Rabindranath Tagore said "Things that I longed for in vain and things that I got--let them pass. Let me but truly possess the things I ever spurned and overlooked."
At this stage of your life, you are so open to everything--new opportunities, new challenges, new ventures and adventures. You are constantly growing, and sharing a life with your family that is richer than I could imagine.
I love your verve! I may surprise you and do TWO hikes, or maybe none! I march to the beat of my own lazy drummer, but I am ok with that. I live vicariously through you and your dreams and your writing. It is exquisite.
Love your symphony of WANTs, Lou! 👏 The good life is all about knowing what we want, pursuing/getting what we wanted, and appreciating what we got. 🌱
Yes! Thanks, Baird!
I recently stepped on a bee too! We WILL make a few of those wants happen and I can’t wait.
I’m about a once a summer “step on a bee” kinda guy… the perks of going barefoot as often as possible! Can’t wait to make it happen.
We need lists like this. Our wants outlined as goals and good intentions regardless of the effort to achieve. Some things will be crossed out; some will leer when autumn arrives and falls into winter and a few new items will be added.
I feel inspired to write lists.
Bummer about the bee sting.
All things, in their own time, right? Thanks, Stacy… looking forward to your take on this!
Can't wait to see your list! We're busy putting quite a few of ours into a trip to Montana (his guitar workshop, hikes in the mountains,camping, swimming in lakes and rivers) and Oregon (beach time, time on the ocean, different mountains,rivers and lakes) then I'll have to think about what else I want before the summer disappears.
That sounds like a wonderful list. To think Solstice is this weekend!! I have a fondness for sitting on the porch each evening, a task that never falls off my list.
porch (or patio in my case) sitting is always part of summer, required for mental health.
I agree, it is a mental health need for me - despite the flailing of my arms to discourage the biting bugs.
chair exercises! A side bonus.....
A recipe for the perfect summer
Thanks, Julia!!
High hopes for the both of us!
This is giving Shel Silverstein! I love it. Hope you get it all done 🤙🏻
Me too, brother!
The old quote--you will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm...
And on the flip side, someone named Rabindranath Tagore said "Things that I longed for in vain and things that I got--let them pass. Let me but truly possess the things I ever spurned and overlooked."
At this stage of your life, you are so open to everything--new opportunities, new challenges, new ventures and adventures. You are constantly growing, and sharing a life with your family that is richer than I could imagine.
I love your verve! I may surprise you and do TWO hikes, or maybe none! I march to the beat of my own lazy drummer, but I am ok with that. I live vicariously through you and your dreams and your writing. It is exquisite.
I love you!
Two hikes would be twice the treat!
The good work of living.
Great post, Lou.
Thanks, Matt!