Small Town Rainy Night

A warm rain pelted shimmering silver drops visible under the streetlights. The grass on the back down to the brook turned into one big speed slide. We weren’t the first or the only ones whoopin’ and hollerin’ as we ran barefoot on the grass, flopped down and slid into the creek.

Being up to mischief is more fun in a group. Nobody had time for the musty stuff. Adrenalin brought out the rush of exhilaration; we were having too much fun for either fight or flight.

When the rain stopped, we headed home. Hair plastered to our heads, shirts and extra skin layer, arms wrapped around each other. Spontaneity just felt good. Next time you have an opportunity, act on a whim. Nothing is more important that living and loving.

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Starry Night. Does it matter If we get the constellations right?

A cool night, a sleeping bag spread on the grass and the two of us cuddled together looking at the stars. We’ve always heard the maxim once you know the rules you may break them. A pure scientist would strongly suggest using a map of the constellations.

“There’s the north star. I’d always use it to guide me to you.” Aww, I’m a sucker for my honey’s mushiness.

A romantic knows to take advantage of the aphrodisiac power of being able to reshape the symbols and make up a constellation for her lover. I managed to connect enough bright starts to create a heart, borrowed from Cassiopeia, Ursa Major and Orion.

“There is mine for you, enamorat.” From that moment on we will search the sky for our constellation. “You’ll always know I love you and it’s written in the stars. Along with the memory of one cool night, a sleeping bag and the two of us.”


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Work, Talk and Share

My honey and I had a discussion about 'values'. We share a commitment to making choices with positive impact on the environment and came to a few conclusions.

We will make plans in advance - nothing like a degree of preparedness

We are willing to be inconvenienced for our values - we are willing to pay more up-front money and wait a few days if our Energy Star refrigerator fails for our new refrigerator choice.

We will continue our daily reading instead of mindlessly watching television - confession we haven't replaced our last one yet, but it's only been three months and we are enjoying the quiet.

We will make a priority of spending time together when we aren't working - at least one hour of quality time every day. (Hey, reading aloud to each other in bed counts). Yes we realize everyone has different lifestyles and responsibilities and for those working parents check out a few ideas here the ideas are great for singles too.

We commit to working to share our lifestyle with others. For the next 6 weeks we will be participating in Harvest like migrant farm workers, we'll let you know what we discover. And we hope your work is satisfying and life-affirming to you as well. Americans - "Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!"

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