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Hopalong:
Well here's a short mental health thought:

I'm struggling with state of mind. The world, my own wee concerns, the country collapsing into facism, general dread...it's all big enough to seep past my defenses.

I feel irritable with friends (try not to show it) and here it is glorious late spring and I'm still not feeling very sociable. I feel a dark cloud hanging over everyone I know, so there's nothing unique about my mood, I know. Going for another swim at the same place tomorrow late afternoon, which I'm sure will help a lot along with a little company.

But that's it. Remind me not to work up my usual dread of winter isolation in June, fer godssake! All will be well and what isn't will pass, even if it's only when I do.

hugs
Hops

Hopalong:
Feel better today.
Yesterday cancelled a visit with old friend whose own anxiety doesn't mingle well with mine, and who doesn't take turns listening. Just decided it'd be better to meet on a day when I think we might both get a chance to share. She was working on something and content to do a raincheck too.

Today is lovely -- I woke at 430 and instead of fighting it, enjoyed the early morning a lot. Pooch cuddles, and recording a video reading a special poem by Wendell Berry They requested I do one for the Sunday service and it made me (and them) happy.

So I'm short on sleep but will nap, and later at 530 take my 80 y/o dear pal out to a gorgeous place near the mountains to swim (again). Looking forward to it.

Hope all'a y'all are well today and finding beauty where you can.

hugs
Hops

lighter:
I hope you enjoy this summer solstice, Hops.  The swim witih your pal sounds amazing.

Lighter

Hopalong:
Thanks, Lighter.
My pal is amazing. She's bringing her adult Ds too, both of whom are fabulous.

hugs
Hops

Hopalong:
My little video "benediction" (Wendell Berry) was well received today. One interesting thing happened: a woman I know but not well, called to ask for a copy and wound up inviting me to go to Botswana! She's been to amazing camps there, twice, and wants to go again.

It was painful to tell her I can't afford it. Imagine: stunning parks, darkest night sky, the African wildlife (you go from one camp to another via Cessna). Oy. Wanted to go to Africa all my life, but accept it's not in the cards.

But she inspires me regardless -- I can interpret that model for day trips in my gorgeous state, just as well. She invited me to visit so I'll go over tomorrow for a porch sit.

It'll be nice to get to know someone my age and gender who's seizing the day.

hugs
Hops

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