lorrieonline's Journal

Finally hired someone to take care of the lawn (not that I can't possibly but... the lawnmower was stolen and my shed needs replaced so for now, hiring a friend to take care of it works fine).

A writing inspiration friend of mine was in an accident that could have killed him Friday but there is not a scratch on him, thank God. His car was completely demolished, apparently folded up like an accordian. Makes me appreciate friends and life a bit more for sure. We never know about tomorrow.

I completed an outline of all of my poems complete with theme/section titles so I'm pumped about the writing - now I just have to pick out the type of paperback cover, the binding and artwork. Oh, a title is needed too. At least I will have some books and will be able to say that I am published. Only live once.

Heading over to my Mom's to prepare all her favorite foods (they are mine too, lol). I spent time yesterday just with her so we could chat. We had a nice time.

Saw a free concert yesterday - the weather was beautiful, a slight breeze over a lake and jazz sax player Paul Howard played - very relaxing. Couldn't walk well at the end and felt just awful about that - I'm tired of apologizing for not being able to walk well so I guess I need to cut that out. It's life. Two glasses of wine and my nerves were shot - stumped me since I took Advil to keep the body temp down - must have been the walking too. Ah well, c'est la vie. I'm not quite ready to quit living, that's for sure, lol.

Found a poem I'd almost forgotten...

The Cool Off

Here I am doing the cool off again
in disbelief that this isn't a bad dream.

God knows I can't keep pushing on
or I'll be crawling in from my front lawn.

I used to make short work of a chore;
it's upsetting that I can't anymore.

I couldn't have known, couldn't have guessed
the years before this were all of my best.