母親的味道
母親過世之後，我便把她用的被子帶著在身邊，那是她親手縫製的。
用久的被子都有股霉味。但，她很特別。不管晴天雨天，她都散發著太陽的味道。在家中就會把她抱在懷中、時而不經意的就睡著，還會輕輕的吸一吸，如此溫暖的味道，我很是喜歡。
我想，這就是我母親的味道。
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Good Morning Jellyfish
You're the most beautiful encounter in this chaotic and uncertain stage of my life.
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Flow
It only took us 10 years to finally put up curtains for our space. This simple home refinement has evoked a serene atmosphere into our little space and it feels wonderful to have a sense of gentle movement in the air.
For a moment there, I'm in complete relaxation.
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Surprise
I don't feel well. After all these years, I assume I have learned to be better at listening to my own body, yet she just shocked me by showing me otherwise.
Usually, we have our good and bad days, but this week has been especially rough. It feels like we're in the middle of the ocean trying to stay afloat and have yet to find the rhythm to paddle in sync. Though we are both exhausted and frustrated, I still believe we will get through this together.
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Minor Secrets
I have a well-used pruning scissors with rusted tip and a grey plastic grip. It was a hand-me-down from Nancy for harvesting her vegetable patch in return for a few cat-sitting favors
Over the years, I have taken a liking to this pair of scissors and found myself many times on a walk or hike wishing I had brought it with me. Finally this summer, I decided that it should have a spot among the keys, the iPhone, and the hand sanitizer in my everyday bag.
I believe we sometimes do carry one or two unusual items with us, and mine is this pair of down to earth pruning scissors.
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Change
The truth is, I can write and I can't write. I discover Moon List when looking to start a project for myself in hope of learning to write again. And, What better way to start my voice finding process than by writing about things that I'm drawn to. With sets of questions, prompts and lists, "The Moon Lists is a tool for noticing the mosaic of objects, thoughts, and feelings that make up everyday existence."
To my future self, I can't wait to read stories with honest words by me.
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10th Solar Term: Summer Solstice, June 21. The longest daytime of the year, where sun altitude arrives the highest in the north.
第十節氣：夏至。「夏至到、鹿角解、蟬始鳴、半夏生、木槿榮。」是北半球一年中白昼最長的一天。炎熱之始在夏至。
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6th Solar Term: Grain Rain, April 20. This marks the end of spring with a rapid rise in temperature and rainfall. It is a significant time for agriculture.
第六節氣：穀雨。「雨水生百穀」、是春季的最後一個節氣。
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5th Solar Term: Pure Brightness, April 4. As temperatures begin to rise and rainfall increases, trees turn green, flowers blossom, and the sun shines brightly, everything returns to life.
第五節氣：清明。「清明、乃天清地明之意。」
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4th Solar Term: Spring equinox, March 21. This marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
第四節氣：春分。「春分者、陰陽相伴也。故晝夜均而寒暑平。」
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It's nice to be back home but I do miss Santa Fe's where I can spend all day in the field working with my hands to unearth and discover their beautiful sand and dirt.
Stay safe, everyone 🙏.
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3rd Solar Term: Insects Waken, Mar 6. Insects are being awakened by spring thunder and the earth begins to come back to life.
第三節氣：驚蟄。「斗指丁為驚蟄、雷鳴動、蟄蟲皆震起而出、故名驚蟄。」
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This is one of many vacant homes in Yoshino, Japan. I walked past it every day during my four days stay in town. Unsure of what memories it once filled, I was drawn to its wabi-sabi aging facade of various striped patterns and the natural color of white to rust.
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A moment of peace, stillness, and quiet in a densely occupied neighborhood.
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2nd Solar Term: Rain Water, Feb 19. This marks the beginning of precipitation and the number of rainfall increases from then on.
第二節氣：雨水。「東風解凍、冰雪皆散而為水、化而為雨、故名雨水。」
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1st Solar Term: Spring Begins, Feb 4. This marks the beginning of spring.
第一節氣：立春。「立」開始之意、揭開了春天的序幕及萬物復甦的開始。
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Simple shapes, subtle patterns paired with muted colors and wabi-sabi texture. This is a beautiful window, quietly inviting and embraces aging with grace.
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I want to make them smile. Forever
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The beauty is in the details. If not for the subtle touch of white on white, I might overlook this unique minimal half and half wall.
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I remembered reading somewhere that we sometimes undervalue the importance of the spaces between things. If we're able to frame a section and give our eyes a place to rest, omitted details will come into focus. My immediate attention is on the dino-ish rock on the left, then, ...let's pause for a few seconds..., what do you see?
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