Grass*

Some days are inspired and filled with energy, and some days are quiet and contemplative. Some days it's hard to get out of bed, and others it's impossible to stay there. Some days feel like nobody is in charge. Today was one of those days.

A few days ago I jettisoned two ottomans serving as a coffee table in our TV room. Yesterday I saw a possible replacement when I went with my friend Cindy who wanted get a gift certificate for a client at the local furniture/home decor store. I'd lost my nerve since the ottomans were so wrong, but never one to let the grass grow under her feet, Cindy would have loaded the table into her car if it had fit, but it didn't. Today I had to decide if I wanted to go get it and bring it home to try it out, and I couldn't make up my mind....

I went to class. I came home. I wandered around. I went to the grocery store--couldn't face Oliver's on Senior Discount Wednesday, so I went to a different store. I couldn't figure out what to make for dinner, so it took me forever to find what I thought I needed. I brought it home, put it all away and realized I forgot the milk, the one thing I really needed.

I went back to the store for the milk and since I was out--again--decided to go get the table. It looks perfect. Maybe somebody is finally taking charge of the day. I'm not sure it's me. I feel inspired to sit outside on the porch with a glass of wine and a bit of cheese.

*An unusual species which I thought looked nice growing against the house.