I spent the last hour sitting on my balcony watching the Harvest Moon settle across the morning sky. An occasional car passes by between five and six o’clock. Just wisps of clouds floating with the stars twinkling sparsely in the air.
Like today’s quote suggests…. Take the quiet time to let your soul expand. Tomorrow is the first day of the month. A transitional month that begins with warmer temperatures and somewhat longer days.
….but the shadows are growing long and the end of the month will bring brisk breezes and grayer days. The leaves will no longer bring green colors to the trees. October is the month to harvest your life and prepare for the coldness of winter.
Start expanding your soul.
Last night George was in his room playing war games with Mathew Broderick, Hazel was taking a bomb bath courtesy of Hilary soaps and Fritz and I sat in the living room listening to Dave Brubeck and then Miles Davis.
Fritz is the middle child. Quiet most of the time, but witty when he finds the right opportunity. Years ago I nicknamed him “The Glue” because as the middle child he’s been given the role to hold things together.
We talked about the first month of high school. We talked about improv, high school girls, music, gaming and family.
I came to realize that my charming son is trying to hold things together in his mom’s life. He said it would probably be easier to live in Riverside with George and me, but Mom needs him. He has taken it upon himself to be that steady breeze in a chaotic world.
I got up to refill his root beer. Hard bop jazz and root beer go hand in hand. As the Barq’s filled his cup I felt a rush of pride in The Glue. He is learning that love is unconditional.
His soul is expanding more and more each day. Just like the shadows will expand across the October meadow.
Enjoy this gorgeous weekend you Chalkheads. There is a good chance we won’t experience another weekend in the eighties until late next spring.
Expand your soul today!
Put some pork on the grill. Some love between the sheets and hold the door open for old people.
… and don’t forget to put the smile on the sun!
Oh and it is National Love People Day. That should probably be everyday, but that doesn’t work out so well. All we need is love, love is all we need….
