Half a Rainbow and the King Berry
Daily Happinesses Day 6 July 17, 2010 Ben is 16 today.
1. Blackberries and my short boyfriend offering me his selection.
2. Picking so many king berries, which is the one at the front of the cluster, first ripe and so delicious.
3. Waking tired and committing to tenderness all day.
4. Putting my feet up to write.
5. The savory turn of a teen-ager going from grumpy to gleaming.
6. Ben looking at his tiny book.
7. Listening to my girl on the radio.
8. Watermelon on a 100% humidity afternoon in a hot field.
9. The floral arrangement Lydi brought over.
10. Knowing all day that 16 years ago my life changed.
11. Ben’s driving improving.
12. Seth tall and sweet, inhaling pancakes.
13. That rainbow, faint but promising.
14. My tall friend Lisa from Antigua and the light of pride as she introduced her granddaughter.
15. You reading these happinesses all week and noticing yours.
I send you summer love, the kind that relieves you after the storm passes, but provides a density of light like what we saw tonight in the majesty of clouds on the horizon- flashes of illumined pinks, peaches and yellow- all against that stirring dark gray.
Love, Suzi
July 18th, 2010 at 11:54 am
My sweet boy turned 14 yesterday. Shrimp tacos at a swank spot, a new bat for him to swing, a bad movie, a gorgeous bouquet, a violin recital, pants that have been hemmed to fit, a new cushion for my outdoor recliner, sweet onions and a Mario Batalia recipe. Thanks for the inspiration Suzy.
July 19th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Are you in the U.P. yet, Suzi? Are you almost reach-out-and-touch-you nearby??
July 24th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Oh Kath, I just got home from being oh-so-close and yet so far away. It was a fantastic week on the shores of Green Bay 8 miles from Menominee, so I did not venture much, nor did I have phone coverage. I rested knowing you and I were looking at the same moon coming full over waters we love. Tons of love to you and to Tammy and her sweet shrimps! I love my readers! xoxoS