It’s tough when someone you care about needs comfort, support, and encouragement, but you’re too unwell to get out of bed and be there for them.

Currently reading: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 📚

A beautiful PNW day! 📷

A picture of Mount Rainier

Today is the day! Heading to my first “Drawing for Beginners” class at the local college. I’m curious to see what other 50-somethings are also taking advantage of the continuing education class catalog.

Listening to into a pretty room - lots of hands 🎵

into a pretty room - lots of hands poster

Currently reading: The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience by Dr Aditi Nerurkar 📚

Finished Reading: The Confident Mind by Nathaniel Zinsser 📚

Mural on the wall outside the WC at McMenamins Elks Temple. 📷

Abstract mural art on an interior wall

Spotted in the hollow of a tree this morning. 📷

A statue of St. Francis sitting in the hollow of a tree

I was reviewing notes from a book I read a couple years ago (Everyday Vitality), and the author posited that there are three main wellsprings of everyday vitality: meaningfully connecting with others, engaging in experiences that challenge you, and contributing to something beyond yourself.

I’m thinking I might start using those as the filters through which I evaluate my weeks/months.