windows

looking in, looking out. looking back, looking ahead.

what a few weeks it has been.

we came home from maine, left for indiana, took a college girl to school, was visited by a hurricane, the braces came off and the last first day arrived. it's back to school as a senior, back to the routine, and the very late days of summer. shorter days with what seems like more to do. it's college research and app time, the yard needs to be put to bed soon, and firewood split and stacked. there is list making and i think that will be the only way to keep me on track and focused.

 at the very same time, i'm trying to move through my days at a slower pace. so while this seems so delayed in posting, i wanted to review some photos i took while on a walk with libby this summer.

windows. as we passed each home i paused, wondered and reflected on the who and when. what did they see when they looked out? it was a lovely little exercise in taking a few minutes to slow down and see.

i'm going back in a week or so. i will take the same walk again, savouring each step so that i remember to pace myself and enjoy this next school year. next year will be the empty nest, so while there is one chickie still here, i'll make the most of it.

best wishes to all with your own young leaving the nest. here's hoping it's a great school year.

back to some regular needle, thread and knit posting tomorrow! see you then.