12 January 2008

Saturday Sunning


Here are the makings of a wonderful afternoon:

Bright, sunny sky

Cool sea breeze

Finishing a couple of great books

Blank pages in my journal

The sweet smell of Banana Boat Tanning Oil

Thinking back about fishing as a child

Watching two Anoles watch me

The symphony of mid-day crickets

Opening my eyes after being long shut and sun drenched - to see the tiny fireflies of light swim in my retinas

Staring at the clouds so long they start to undulate as if they were the crests of waves

Condensation from my water bottle dripping on my legs and chest as I rehydrate

Knowing I spent the day exactly how I wanted to

Having the luxury of quiet

Being able to pin-point how the grass smelled at 3:41 today

Enjoying the sun - for tomorrow, there will be rain

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