As with any move to a new house, settling in is a slow process that take time and patience.  We've been busy trying to tackle the mountains of boxes, stacks of items to be organized, separated and put away.  It goes on and on. 

One major milestone was refurnishing the living room -  we had sold most all of our combined funky furnishings at a yard sale and were left with an old couch and one sort of pathetic coffee table.

A new sofa bed, two chairs, end tables, coffee table, hutch,  new blinds - and two new dresser drawers in the bedroom -   and things are looking much nicer.  Our Home is beginning to emerge!

Ok, the office needs some attention, but it will be transformed in time.

The furniture in place, some decorations and photos adorned  -  we're feeling a sense of releif and were able to take a breath, relax and enjoy our new space.  August was the month of moving - so many deadlines and weekends committed to making it all happen.


Thoughts on Your Legacy
Sometimes a mood just overtakes without warning - invisible - unseen - it's there - where it wasn't just a moment before. This happened to me recently.

It sort of clouded me in a moment of pensiveness - as I read news articles about two people who have recently passed away: Henry Gibson (of the 60's show Laugh-In) and Mary Travers (of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary). Their biographies and life's stories are somewhat inspiring and impressive - but not epic in any way. So why my dark shadow?

I sometimes find myself thinking about life after I'm gone. What will my legacy be? How will people remember me? What great accomplishments will be mentioned in my obituary? And so, in my selfish fear I'm temporarily convinced that I will not have done enough, been brave enough or been ambitious enough to deserve tribute and celebration at my names post humus mention.... But the question needs to be asked: Are your life's accomplishments achieved - simply so you can be raised on an ivory pedestal and revered after you're gone?

I just don't see it that way so I guess (for me) the answer is no.  And thankfully as my mood lifts, I realize that your life's work  is base in an effort to share your love with family & friends, make your corner of the world a cleaner, greener, happier, better place and take the time to make good memories along the way. I think that if you live this way, the revelry and commemoration will follow. And through the eyes of those who survive you, will come accomplishments and legacy that had escaped you while you were busy doing life's work.

I guess the only other thing to mention is something that many of us learn a little late in life:  Don't Wait: Make Your Own Happiness Now
The actions you put forth in this effort will be different for everyone, but steadily moving in this direction will make your life's work more harmonious with being a happy, optimistic person. Not a bad way to live - or be remembered for that matter.



A Foggy Valley

Just thought I'd share this nice view I had while on a morning ride.  A nice change from the heat and smoke only weeks ago.