Lost in Time

There are two activities - OK, maybe three - that for me, are all-absorbing.

The first is gardening.  If I have appointments lined up, or a long 'to do' list, I'd best not head out for a walkabout.  No telling where it will lead.  Suddenly, I am lost in this separate world, oblivious to responsibility as I weed, plant, transplant, clip, rake and hoe. As for many people, the physical work and being in a natural setting gives me time to ponder.  This is where I turn over dirt, turn over concepts and ideas.

The second activity is writing - either words or music.  Hours spent in research feeds my ever-curious mind and deep desire to learn new things.  It is such a privilege to interview ordinary people who have done great things. Their passion is inspiring.

Crafting and honing a piece that flows well invites the reader in.  Going back over and over to find just the right words or notes to convey the intent of the piece - playing, arranging, rearranging - this is a (mostly) joyous task!

Coming in third is art - drawing, painting - but I won't say too much about this since I'm still a  novice, and may always be.  I have a friend whose artistic talent I admire and who has made me realize how much time, hard work and focus are necessary to do good work.

But for now, I must get out and clean up some of winter's debris amongst my perennials!