As I’ve been reflecting so much on what has been happening around me.154 years ago, my truck still sits and does not run. Despite what I do and throw at it, there always seems to one more possibility, one more part to replace.

If only I had to worry only about rowing.

Or maybe even just a carburetor and not injection. No sensors, no computer; just air, fuel, and spark. Those were the days.

The sun finally shone today. Uninterrupted by clouds or snow. It was lovely.

I took the sunny day to get some things done outside. Shoveled some snow away from my trailer, worked on the propane tanks, and troubleshoot a little battery problem that has been happening.

In the “heat” of the afternoon, I took a little stroll around the neighborhood that will soon be full of people once word gets out that spring may have sprung.

Last night the elk cruised by. They were hard to miss and this morning their tracks were all over the hillside. On my walk, I noticed others that have also passed, but unnoticed.

An owl swooped by, but refused to pose for a pic and left no tracks.

And of course my own tracks.

Without the snow. We would have no idea of all the critters that cross our path everyday.

I wonder what else goes on of which we have no idea.

When life gets too frantic or it seems like everything is so important that each moment might bring the sudden strike of doom we so fear; remember the cat.

When the stress builds up, stretch and yawn like you just don’t care who’s watching. Relax, take a nap if you need to; and don’t let any serious work get in your way of making your mark.

15th Centtury manuscript marred forever in history by a cat looking for attention.

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