A few of the things I’ve been missing lately
that have begun to grow.
Family is always first, and goes without saying, but there are so many other things that I’ve taken for granted.
Such as:
OUR GARDEN. Growing things, unique, and normal, was always something I enjoyed. We shared our bounty with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. The taste of any vegetable taken fresh from the garden was magical.
The sound of a lawnmower cutting grass.
The smell of the grass that was cut.
Northern bird song.
Children playing.
A telephone ringing.
A big, beautiful kitchen, where we could both be in it without elbowing each other.
Hot water from every faucet. Immediate hot water from every faucet.
Safe drinking water from all of those faucets.
Familiar streets, shops, spoken English.
Crickets, and yes, even cicadas!
Four seasons. Here we have 2, maybe, 3. I’m not really complaining as we have fresh vegetables all year long, not just in the summer.
Snow, and snow covered streets. (I would have enjoyed watching a large snowstorm knowing I didn’t have to go to work the following morning). Snow in the trees, covering dead leaves and sleeping branches. Everything in black and, white, making the colors of Spring all the more beautiful.
That’s just a start of the list. I’ll have more in the future, but for now,
Stay happy, and healthy.