Picaresque

Picaresque is the adjective to describe writings about a common or low character who survives the pitfalls of life through luck or good fortune. My travels, interests, my animals, my photographs, my wonderful friends and family are featured.

About Me

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Location: Arapahoe, Wyoming, United States

(Note: Blogs read from bottom to top; scroll down for beginnings, scroll up for most current.) After 30 years in public administration and four degrees, as well as numerous workshops with luminaries in Education and Public Policy, life in a slower lane became a goal. Most recently I have done policy writing and consulting for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes. Mostly, I am just coasting slowly and gently downhill these days-seeking joy where I can find it before the glorious ride ends.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Mercury Rising

As promised it did hit 90 degrees but we were comfy all day. My fans create a cold storage in the house by night and when I turn them off by nine the house stays cool. The dogs sought shade outdoors during the heat of the day. Everybody had a siesta. Honey got me up early- I needed one.

I had email from Jeanne-they made their reservation at John Prince for November 15th. I make mine tomorrow. Also email from Nicole. They liked the branding pictures and sent me some of their life.

I got engrossed in my "Sun" magazine during coffee time on the deck early today. Excellent writing, birds singing, the vista. Really very pleasant.

There you have it: outwardly a complete slug, inwardly deeply satisfying. My rules, my life. Still, there is a slight nagging Protestant Work Ethic guilt laid on by the culture. Get Away! Life is to be enjoyed. It takes vigilance to claim your own life. Joy is not a sin.

posted by Stephen's Pictures | 10:34 PM