01.27.2025 | Ordinary Monday

It is dark and chilly on this last Monday in January.  The skies are dark, but we should see sunshine by this afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 40s.  The thaw is beginning in earnest and is more than welcome here in Saint Louis.  

Over the weekend the little Doodle Dog and I finally ventured out on our first walk about in 2025.  That just seems so weird, but the weather and illness have combined in such a wild mess that this was the first opportunity to do it safely.  Out the door we went on our sojourn around the neighborhood.  As we were walking, I realized I was a struggling a little.  I didn't realize how a month of being only in our garden or, mostly, inside had slowed me down.  We pushed on and each block became a little easier.  The Doodle was loving the sniffs and the excitement of being back in her world. 

I am realizing that one of the gifts of getting older is that I am becoming more comfortable in this old body.  Becoming more comfortable with who I am now rather than mourning what I used to be or really never was. If all I do is complain and worry about the things I can no longer do or do as easily, then I am missing out on all of the amazing opportunities I now have to do the things I truly love.  Yes, it may take me a bit longer to get them done, but that "ain't so bad!"  

It is going to be beautiful outside these next few days.  I can actually do a few chores outside and get a few things cleaned up.  Spring is coming!  That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden.