When I complained to my physical therapist about how painful it was to be on the computer, she smiled knowingly and proceeded to tell my why it's painful and what I might try to make it a bit better. And yes, she could tell that I had "tightened up" as a result of my recent activity. I had given up computer games for lent (and haven't returned to them), but in the midst of a project I am back at the mouse and keyboard more. I'll use her advice--but it's not going to be a cure-all. Bummer.
My husband and I started a new book this week. It's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. It is enchanting but a little too "English" for Rich. It's grown on him as we've gotten into it and I do some "editing" as I read (mailbox instead of postbox for example). Today I re-read a phrase just to hear it again--and we agreed that it was a neat one: "..they had made a decision in their hearts and minds to ignore the evidence and to imagine something bigger and something infinitely more beautiful than the obvious." We've read Chapters 1 (Harold and the Letter), 2 (Harold and the Garage Girl and a Question of Faith), 3 (Maureen and the Telephone Call), and 4 (Harold and the Hotel Guests). Chapter 5 is Harold and the Barman and the Woman with Food. The titles make we want to read straight through to the end--but Rich and I only manage a chapter or two a day so I'll be patient and share the journey with him. There are 31 chapters; could take awhile!
So I have a bunch of springtime on the table next to me: yellow chrysanthemums and "greens" that were on sale at the grocery store. They are lovely and remind me that spring is indeed on its way, though the warmth is taking its time. I was not exactly pleased when Rich told me the temperature this morning was freezing! Literally. :(
Out of town tomorrow; a fairly long day. So until next time,
life goes on.
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