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Today I join my fellow bloggers in "serving up a slice"
to the Tuesday Slice of Life sponsored by
Two Writing Teachers. |
Celebrating a cold? Certainly, when it arrives right before a break with no sub plans to write. I survive Friday and crawl into my cocoon of comfort at 3:30 in the afternoon where I stay for the next seventeen hours. Strange dreams trouble my sleep and confusion abounds . . . cousins, classrooms out of control, people mixed up in time. Saturday I take several naps, file a report, and then crawl back into my zone of comfort. Sunday is another day of rest, but no church for me because I don't want to share these germs. Monday arrives, and I finally tackle the mountain of papers awaiting my attention. The sun comes out, a welcome friend from the predicted week's forecast of rain, showers, and more rain. I venture to the grocery store, planning my trip so that I can stop by my favorite spot to savor some thinking time. As I drive to the grocery store, I'm disappointed that there is no glorious sunset to pursue. I purchase a few items and drive to the pocket park to capture the gloom of a February day. Instead, I'm rewarded with ribbons of pale pink, a bit of lemon yellow as the sun sinks below the horizon, and Old Glory rippling in the breeze.
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Glad you are on the mend, but how disappointing to spend your weekend sick. Love the picture and your description.
ReplyDeleteThanks for rewarding us with this lovely sentence, Ramona:
ReplyDeleteI'm rewarded with ribbons of pale pink, a bit of lemon yellow as the sun sinks below the horizon, and Old Glory rippling in the breeze.
Glad you are feeling better, too.
Beautiful use of language used to describe an equally beautiful picture. Kudos to you.
ReplyDeleteahh, beautiful, the comparison....I'm so sorry that you were so sick...and that you had the crazy, sweaty dreams, Ramona! xo
ReplyDeleteI love when you share those sunset moments, Ramona. The photo is stunning! And I'm happy you're feeling better! Enjoy your time off!
ReplyDeleteHope you are fully recovered soon! Your photo and images are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully written piece. Glad you are rounding the corner.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like rest was just what you needed. I am so glad you are continuing to share your "spot." I look forward to seeing green in that picture though!
ReplyDeleteCocoon of Comfort, I love that! It's so great when you have a day that you can embrace with energy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have those strange dreams still today. I dream I am in the wrong class in college and then rushing to work in my library. I also dream that I am still a journalist who is in the first grade. I loved the tone of your piece here. The ending was wonderful. Great slice.
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