Indeed, it is the end of December. Blueberries have been out of season for months here in the Northwest. Yet they are on sale at the local supermarket. The label says they’re from Peru and Chile.
Again the question and thought arise: How has the world changed so much in the last decade? I will spare you my theories about that, I am working on clarity and not blaming!
Successes this year? Getting healthier, being more patient with my pup, who is now 2, helping my family, scads of work done on my home, walking regularly. And getting my book completed and published! Up on Amazon, so now the ongoing marketing.
A piece of clarity recently delivered was how the book, my pup, and the myriad of issues with my house have distracted me from my music. A couple of recent gigs and one coming up have brought back that missing element to my life. And it feels good to have it back, a void that I had not noticed until it said, “Hey, no practice, no gigs! No practice and your playing sucks!” Oh yeah, and I forget stuff! There is a richness and a being present when I play music, even practicing scales.
Practicing gratitude daily has also become part of my life. My opportunities, my freedom, my view of Admiralty Inlet, having a carport, my pup, caring and supportive people in my life, my adult children’s stability and families, my return to lap swimming. Oh yeah, and blueberries in winter.
All the best to you in 2023, it portends to be an abundant, productive year.
Thank you for reading.
Beverly Allen
December 31, 2022 at 8:23 pmHAPPY NEW YEAR MARY!
I’m glad you are back to your music.
Mary
December 31, 2022 at 8:43 pmBless you, and thank you, Ms. Playwright~~ A fabulous 2023 to you.
Lynda Condon
January 1, 2023 at 4:21 amMany blessings to you in the New Year, Mary, ❤️. God has been so good to us, walking or carrying us through our ups and downs. I feel incredibly blessed by those around me and I give thanks to the Almighty, especially you! Praying you experience all God’s blessings and love He has to offer!
Mary
January 1, 2023 at 10:49 amThank you, Lynda. Many blessings to both of you. 2022 was quite a year for you and you stepped forward each time.
Michele Ohge
January 1, 2023 at 10:12 pmHappy New Year Mary! Congrat’s on all of your accomplishments! There are times when we have to stop or pause an activity because 1 or more other ones have risen to the top of the priorities. This past year gardening was paused as was most of the crafting that I wanted to do…but all the craft projects (and more) will be there for me when I get done with the other activities. The BIG activity is redoing my kitchen – the last upgrade needed to be done to the house.
Stay safe and healthy! Michele
Mary
January 2, 2023 at 8:55 amMichele! Happy and prosperous 2023 to you. Good to hear all you’ve got done. One last upgrade – excellent. Best to you.
Mary Anne Moorman
January 4, 2023 at 9:31 amLove the Blueberries! HappyNew Year and look forward to hearing you again.
Mary
January 4, 2023 at 9:40 amThank you, Mary Anne. The best to you in 2023.
Aletha J Riter
January 5, 2023 at 4:06 pmSo simply you have done so much this year, it almost sounds like you are training for an Iron Man. My head is spinning just reading this. I am tending on focusing on just a couple things: myself (Noom / wellbeing) and Temperance. Best of to you and your old friend the Harp. I am sure she is glad that you are back.
Mary
January 5, 2023 at 8:17 pmYou are doing great, Aletha. Thank you. You are such a great supporter, too. 2023- here we come!