Thursday, November 30, 2006

Some Thoughts

Whiteflies executing an intricate dance in the sunlight of a winter's afternoon.

A Chinese family of seven gathered around a circular table in a small suburban restaurant, saying grace before their meal.

Blue, green, and grey recycling boxes strewn across neighborhood driveways after the bi-weekly collection truck has come through.

A clear shot of the Bay all the way across to the eastern shore; and beyond, the bluish cone of Mount Diablo.

A cup of strong Earl Grey tea on this cold afternoon.

Balancing a checkbook on the first try.

The Christmas tree already set up in the living room, alongside the boxes of ornaments and lights waiting to adorn it.

Polite drivers at a four-way-stop intersection, beckoning to one another to proceed.

News of a new baby in the Canadian branch of the family.

A comfortable chair, a good book, and remembering where I put my reading glasses.


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