I know that the first fireflies of the season are a sign that the days of sweltering central Texas heat, mosquitoes, and 24/7 air conditioning are nigh…
but for a fleeting moment they remind me of fireflies in mayonnaise jars, popsicles, catching sunfish with a net, and riding my bike until the street lights came on.
Slowly but surely the living room studio is taking shape. I need to think a little on how to best sort and store the million little bits that I use, but I have already been able to jump in and get to work without having to haul everything out of a closet or make room for dinner prep. I love it. I highly recommend carving out your own space to make things if you can. Also, it still is cozy, if not cozier. It is now my favorite room to read, drink coffee, and write my blog posts in the morning before I scoot off to work.
The natural light in this room is perfect all day, bright and golden in the morning and softer as the day rolls on. It’s the perfect place for Olive and I to watch the parade of dogs on walks, neighbors driving their riding mowers to the gas station, and the man on the yellow bike who argues with himself all the time.
I think Bee likes it here, me too.
On a recent TED Radio Hour author Joshua Prager talked about his new book 100 Years: Wisdom From Famous Writers On Every Year Of Your Life.
He discovered that the beginning of each decade can come as a shock, but that somewhere in the middle we feel more contentment with our age. I feel this has been true for me… how about you?
My birthday is still 249 days away, but according to Dostoyevsky, my 55th year will be a flowering time of existence when real enjoyment of life begins.
Bring it!
Bean & Noodle 