Random Thoughts, But Aren't They All?

There are breezes.  Then there is wind.  In big sky country, we've been getting breezes lately and it has been wonderful.  As I sit in front of my garden with my coffee, it's early and I can hear the wind by the rustling of the leaves all around me.  There is an old oak tree in front of our house and a raven likes to sit there and just caw.  That's pretty annoying.  My truck has been hit multiple times by bird poo-poo.  I don't think it helped that I was enabling them with food.

So begins another day in big sky country.  I'm getting into the rhythm of the days lately and I am cautiously optimistic that I will be hearing from some folks about employing me soon.  It's like lighting a cigarette while you're waiting for your meal to arrive.  No sooner do I get it lit, I put it out because there's food now.  I do like my food.

I have to say I am actually enjoying my days lately and I think I may be a bit sad to see it end.  I've gotten into my groove and I am a horrible creature of habit.  Hopefully it will end before winter.  If I'm still in this situation by October, I may have to shoot myself.   October brings snow, which initially is really lovely, but October also brings the beginning of 9 months of snow.  And grey skies.  And more snow.  Oh, and wind, not lovely breezes.  And comfort food.

I think the term for this response to unemployment during a beautiful time of year is nesting.  We're growing things.  The dogs follow the shade and its hard to bring them in most days.  Lately its been hot, but I am not complaining.  We have breezes as compared to the rest of you that have heat and humidity.  I get to gloat and not complain for three whole months.  Life is good and the food is fresh.

We live in a caldera, it really does get hot.  There's not much need to air condition your home, but by 4pm, it is hot.  I've learned to keep everything open in the morning to keep the house cool, and close it up around 2pm.  It does work and the fan in the window at night keeps us cool with the bonus of the ambient noise of the fan keeps out the neighbors yipping dog, or their constant arguing.  I don't want to eat much when it gets hot.  What I eat is coming out of our garden, so its healthy eating.

I've tried to bring food into every part of this blog.    Not for any real reason.  I just began to notice I was always referring to food.  Next time, maybe I'll stay focused on pet hair and cleaning up after Ryder eats.

Thanks for reading!