Things I Am Liking

Nothing to need, roots, Jazz on FM radio, and deeper understandings in a rock 'n' roll movie.

Hi,

what a relief to find the time to sit down, to remember what I have been liking during these busy, challenging weeks.

I have been taking notes for this column since September 21st, a hot Saturday just two days after Ben’s surgery.

I was tired and worried.

I wore a pair of pants that conjured autumn, and brought along a navy jacket I would not wear, because it was still summer.

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I am finishing this on October 14th; it’s chilly, my arms are cold and I am too lazy to go get a sweater. I am wearing a new pair of jeans to see if the size is right — if they are comfortable and not just pretty, but I have not yet showered or gotten ready for the day.

How much has changed in these three weeks, and how good it feels to remember there are more things I like than things I fear.