Friday, March 30, 2007

And They're Out!

blossoms are blooming... no need to worry - i also see the leaves are starting to bud - exciting ... at this point i suppose i should wish winter a goodbye, i will miss the tetracolored black, gray, gold and rust of the fields, and the hearty winds as they swept headlong, picking up the season's fragrances - and we didn't have enough snow, we'll work on that last one for next year - i look forward to watching the sun make its migration from vernal equinox (which was march 21st) to summer solstice (june 21st) .... the moon is waxing, and the other morning around 4:45 AM, i was heading to work and it was a vibrant yellow, just above the horizon

this entry is dedicated to anybody familiar with the PBS staple program 'Alone In The Wilderness'

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Ch 12 is done

right-o, finished up ch. twelve today, did not expect it to end the way it did, but that is what makes the process refreshing. it took me a while, though, to truly put my effort in, didn't really start it until last week. so why the long layoff? busy moving, catching up with friends and enjoying the weather.... ch. thirteen shall commence tonight - but I shouldn't dare estimate how long it might take - i usually am wrong

yesterday was a magnificent day - I rode the schyulkill trail from oaks to manyunk - round trip - final tally: 36 miles in three hours. the return route was damnable, it had a strong headwind, which I always underestimate. I also failed to bring enough water, 32 oz. was not enough, time to pack another bottle. lesson learned. what struck me, though, and which has been for last week or so, is the absense of the spring blossoms, be they cherry or be they tulip - they are rather late this year. if they don't turn up in the next week, i shall start worrying.

time to eat, then time to write, ciao