Bliss with a side of guilt

Hi all you poor people out there where things are cold, and there are ice storms and power outages. As you all know, I've never liked living in CA. And even though I confess that I have gotten used to is, i.e. everything isn't so strange and foreign anymore, I still prefer East Coast culture. Nonetheless, I can't help but want to burst out into song when I ride my bike to and from work on a magnificent sunny, 62 degree day like today. I'm telling you, it feels about perfect.

Of course, my joy will perish as quickly as the grass as soon as the rains stop and the sun becomes a little less friendly. But right now, I'm LOVING it!

Except for this little tug in the back of my brain that reminds me that my sister had to refugee south to my brother's house because she is without power and doesn't know when it will be restored. And I know that I will experience the same conditions next year.

All the same, it's wonderful now. Why shouldn't I revel in it?

Oh, and BTW, I have a new truck. I think I like it more than any vehicle I've ever owned. So, another reason to be happy.

And there's more... but that's a secret... for now.

Unproductive Productivity

I find that the more activity I have in the real world, the less inclined I am to ruminate on ideas or dwell upon them in cyber-monologues. Much has happened over the past few months, but I have written almost nothing. I want to say that I have nothing to say... or no desire to say it. But that is not true. I've made strides to re-establish communication with old friends; I've spoken volumes to Darling Wife; I've held conversations with family members. Perhaps these outlets have redirected my thoughts and allowed little flow for this venue. I don't know. Perhaps, I just haven't had the time to compose thoughts into blog posts or consider how they could be composed into posts.

Whatever the cause, I am beginning to contemplate some bloggable compositions. Bear with me awhile yet. I will return in time.