Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Success



Success: To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition, to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Calmness after the Storm

Morning before the storm coverage
Sad Lamp lost its pole.
This was one of the first things I saw when leaving my apt. Apropos.

Riverside park the morning after
My street. Trees down everywhere. So, so sad.
My computer didn't even know what that storm was the other day. Rain? Snow? Snrain?
Snowy block the other night during the Nor'Easter.
Yesterday morning's snowy roofs at work.
Sunset at work last night.

The recent weeks have obviously been erratic. I look back and realize a couple of things. One, I don't think I was fully aware of the magnitude of what was happening. And, two, I am so, so blessed.

In the past two weeks, there has been so many changes in the weather I've experienced. From the hurricane winds, to the sun in CA, to the Nor-Easter snow when I returned, it makes me appreciate that I have no control over what I experience. I can only be there. Watch what is happening. And feel grateful that I'm allowed to see it. 

This weekend is suppose to a pretty one. I'm looking forward to volunteering with OccupySandy, brunch with the girls, and a little date night tonight. I hope you have a lovely, lovely weekend whatever your weather may be. 

xo