ANTICIPATION

This morning, I was invited to a coffee-chit chat … so, having nothing else to do, and wanting to broaden my ‘tribe’ community – I went 😉

'Gentle' eyebrow tint & glittery 'Focus' on eyelids.

Ready to roll ...

It was fun. And as always happens when people are getting to now one another, a questions and answer session unfolded.

Until this afternoon, I’m wasn’t sure I knew what I really wanted out of this New Life that is constantly unfolding and molding itself to life in the moment.

I know what I miss in this, my new life.

I know what I don’t want in this, my new life.

I know that I want to experience more vivacity of heart, creativity, and anticipation.

I want to always get excited about the little things in life that become big moments in the moment: the keen sense of untapped possibilities, unfolding seasons – and all the charm and change they bring, windows (car and home) open on a crisp fall day, captured sweet moments of laughter with people I love, rainy day naps, good books … and long phone covo’s with people who care if I live or die.

The Moody Blues – ‘I Know You’re Out There’ song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf_lPwKEVgo)

I just want a life that vibrates with a strong current of Life.

I want to experience – with all my senses – all the beauty that life still holds for me.

When I was asked this afternoon what I want out of life, I answered without hesitation: “I want direction. I want someone in my life to share my life with.” I have thought this thought for a little over a year now; but I have never before said it out loud – saying it out loud would make it a real “thing”. A thing I would actively put into motion. This afternoon I actually said it out loud. This afternoon I spoke the want out loud … I basically spoke it into action. As soon as the words were out of my mouth and became real living things, bouncing off the walls and filling the room, my heart leapt and I wanted to cry with the liberating freedom that was born in that moment.

My heart is expanding. My life is making space for a strong current of Life.

That’s what I want out of this new phase of my unfolding life.

But for now … in this moment … all I seem to have acquired is a resident rabbit, that is making a home for itself on my town lot 😉

My resident wild rabbit.

WHO IS THIS NEW ME?

The alarm clock was incessantly buzzing on schedule this morning, and I staggered towards it mumbling, “Is it 8 AM already?”

I did something last night that I’d never done before: I left the house at 8 PM … and didn’t get back home until after midnight. A friend was canning tuna and asked me to come help and keep him company – so, I did 😉

Pints of tuna waiting for their turn in the Pressure Cooker Water Bath ... I chopped; David packed & cooked.

I showed up at his place, laughingly saying, “Well aren’t you special; I don’t do this sort of thing for just anyone.” And I don’t. But David is a good, and faithful friend; and we’ve known each other since we were kids. He’s the big brother I never had. I really had fun last night sitting outside, listening to the coyotes howling and yipping in the surrounding hills, and visiting in the cool nighttime: I haven’t done that with anyone in a long time. I’m glad he thought to call me – I’m glad I answered the call 😊

The geese were noisily flying overhead this morning while I was dressing. It made me smile, because it heralded the changing of the seasons – visually noticing the changing is kinda “ify” in Washington State, and it really depends on where you live. Washington State is called the “Evergreen State” for a reason.

So, I like to thumb my nose at all the greenery around me, and infuse my immediate space with lots of color.

I was going to be wearing my reddish jeggings today, so I paired them with my primrose hued cut-sleeve blouse. By the time I finished dinking around with makeup, and slipped my feet into flat-soled shoes – and placed lipstick and lipgloss in my purse … I walked out of the house in a blaze of pink: even the tint of the perfume I spritzed on, was pink colored 😉

I’m getting girlie in my “old age”; hahaha

And strangely, I don’t seem to mind.

Who is this new me???

Glittery Fuchsia for eyelid color & Purple for 'liner'; Auburn Eyebrow Gel, & 'Burgundy' Mascara.

Until this year, I never wore so much pink! But my hair is a lot grayer this year, so the color pink (even in overabundance; LOL) isn’t so overwhelming.

I left the carport later than anticipated, so I skipped the long-way-route, and stuck to Ocean Beach Highway. I wanted to arrive at my destination at time; I had armchair detective deductions to contemplate with my selective Sleuth Sisters 😉

The drive to Graysriver was pretty uneventful, until I started over the KM mountain and a speed demon with a burr under his saddle, wanted to tangle with me.

Immature ass-rider all the way over the KM

MPO is that the driver was a demonrat – a hypocrite with an over-inflated ego.

I was still shaking my head when I arrived at Ramona’s. On schedule ... and everyone was talking about canning tuna, there, too: apparently, this is a "thing" I am only now at 65, finding out about. Hmmm

I really enjoy these get-together’s and I will miss them sorely over the Winter months, but the KM gets unstable (serious slide dangers), and Graysriver floods. So, October will be the last month I can safely travel that way until March of 2023 ☹

I like how we have bonded, and genuinely care for each other. I appreciate the inclusion, and I am thankful Elohim has brought us together to share our time on Earth, for as long as we can 😊

WELCOME WEEKEND 😊

Before the Shabbat hour arrived tonight, I went for a short hike along the lower end of the Pacific Way Trail this morning – then, I cleaned the bird house and feeder Bob built for me: they needed to be sanitized. The bird house will be stored away until Spring; but the feeder will feed birds year’round, so it went back up on the cast-iron-stake Bob pounded into place our first year here (Bob only lived in this house with me, for 18 months). It comforts my heart to see visual examples of his love for me; now that he walks the golden streets of Heaven, with Yeshua 😊

Cleaning bird house & feeder.

Cozy bird's nest; wisely built.

Foaming cleaner.

When this is thoroughly dry, I'll store it in the shed until Spring.

The feeder will be put back in place, to feed bird's all year'round.

Inside, my smallest Angel Wing plant has blossomed.

Shabbat is a Jewish holiday that happens every week – I have Hebrew DNA in me, so I honor Shabbat. I do not practice orthodox Judaism, as I believe orthodoxy has seriously strayed from the purity of the original Shabbat.

I recognize, and honor, Shabbat according to Scripture: though Yeshua, speaking the New Covenant guidelines, does not command the Sabbath to be kept … He is the Son of God and understood the importance of the Sabbath – and being born into the line of a prominent Jewish family that could trace it’s roots back to the beginning of the practice of the Sabbath, I have no doubt whatsoever that He acknowledged and practiced keeping Shabbat 😉

But as I mentioned above … I do not hold to the religious rigidity of orthodox practice of the Sabbath.

I do, however, as a Messianic Christian Believer … set Friday evening and all day Saturday to nightfall aside to rest my body, relax my mind, and enjoy friends – all to-do Lists, hard labor, and daily worries and shelved until Monday: I do not acknowledge them during my ‘Island of Rest’ period of time.

I find it peacefully exciting to know that all around this world – in every community, every Jewish and Messianic Believing home in those communities –people in their special way, are practicing the peace of Shabbat 😊

Other than personally entering into the Shabbat, there is no one specific way to celebrate this weekend Holiday. In other words, there is no {incorrect} way. One is allowed the freedom to eat a special meal … or not; one can eat their meal and drink their wine with a partner or with friends … or not; one can think about the past week, and consider the week ahead … or not.

The only requirement is focus on Elohei, and just breathe easy.

Of course, feeling gratitude towards Elohei and for those around you is good, too – and enhances the Shabbat experience 😊

SHABBAT GOBLETS hold 4 oz. wine.

L'Chiam!

AUTUMN WALK ON THE DIKE; Pacific Way Dike Hike

This morning, I pulled on a pair of jeans I have not been able to shimmy into since 2019: I've shed that much weight. I was stoked!.

Then, I drove into town to fill the gas tank – I’m driving to Graysriver tomorrow afternoon to spend the day with  stoked! friends, there. I’m looking forward to seeing the gals 😊

The weather was pleasant with a 65-degree temperature … and matching humidity level, so after putting the gas nozzle back in place, I decided to take a short hike along the lower end of the dike on 42^nd.

Green Day – ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5EXKDlf44M)

There was hardly anyone else on the trail; I saw maybe a total of 5 other people. I was okay with that. I saw a bird I’d never seen before – and looked it up in my Bird Book, when I got home. I saw a cute little Pomeranian: it was friendly and begged for petting, which was surprising because most poms are little barking biters. I talked with its owner for a bit, and she was friendly too 😉

Pacific Way Trail - 2 miles ‘rnd trip a third of the way; 200 calorie loss.

Clouded Autumn sky.

A fat fuzzy-wuzzy caterpillar.

Fuzzy-Wuzzy Weather Prediction:

(https://www.almanac.com/woolly-bear-caterpillars-and-weather-prediction#:~:text=When%20spring%20arrives%2C%20woolly%20bears,bear%20its%20distinctive%20striped%20appearance.)

American Bittern; a medium-sized Heron.

Free floating turtle.

‘All Creatures Of Our God and King’ Hymn:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d3gO6qDLNA)

A Great Blue Heron.

Mallard ducks.

'Lilly'. I call her 'Foxy Lady' because she has a fox face; Lilly is 13 years old.

Jimi Hendrix – ‘Foxy Lady’ song:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9kLEpvHWAw)

When I got home, I collected the mail … and instantly saw red when I read why the car licensing has gone up. WTH – Longview does not have a ferry! Longview is now charging us for driving through the city we live in; don’t they collect enough damned taxes from us already for the “privilege” of living in this shithole … meant literally, as city “council” is 100% demonrat and insists on running Longview like calimexarabia where tent cities reign, and people behave like uncivilized animals??? The ‘State Parks’ fee is laughable since the State Parks are now charging parking fees and insisting, we schedule a ‘visit registration online’ – why should I be required to pay an additional fee through the car licensing department? And why the hell should Washingtonians be forced to comply with a mandated Law to adhere to calimexarabian ‘laws’ that are nonsensical and illogical! I do not live in calimexarabia … I live in Washington. If insleeze wants to brown-nose and kiss newsom’s ass, he can move to calimexarabia.

The annual car licensing goes waaaaay beyond licensing – it has become another political tool to bludgeon The People with ☹

95% of this billing is 100% bullshit.

I needed to bring a relaxing peace vibe into the day because Shabbat Eve would quickly be arriving … so, I quickly refolded the paper and stuck it back in its envelope – and out of sight until the Due Date arrives.

I also pulled out my small stash of Jasmine tea, and used a bag – I bought this tea with Bob, and I’ve been hoarding what little is left for special occasions: today qualifies. Autumn is filled with memories of Bob; Bob was born on the cusp of Autumn’s arrival in 1949, I met him when Autumn started in 1966, our daughter was conceived the first Autumn of our first year of married life in 1974 (and her daughter was born in Autumn), our Anniversary date always heralded the arrival of Autumn … and Bob got the devine summons to 'Come Home. Son' in the Autumn of 2018.

I want to meet tonight’s Shabbat hour with peaceful thoughts 😉

There's only 5 left ...

Benefits of drinking Jasmine Tea

(https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/jasmine-tea-benefits)