Babyteeth

The brilliant Eliza Scanlen shines in this indie Australian film.

Desert Living

There's something about the desert

that allows me to decompress.

There's a welcomed ease to the unstructured days'

hours tumbling towards dusk and the sun slips behind the mountain.

In winter, the nights are crisp and require coats and hats. 

I often retire early, snuggling under the covers to read before my lids,

heavy with sleep,

call it a day.

Work in Progress

I approach every new year with intentions and goals.  

2019 was the year of tackling my backyard, a steep hillside

in need of regrading, and a new deck.

A new design would also provide an opportunity

to replant with a native habitat which in time would require less water

and bring back insects, birds and bees.

The landscaping was supposed to be completed by the end of November,

yet I start the year with the work still in progress.

It has been an arduous journey with fits and starts and constant attention to detail.

This project is a reminder that tasks aren't always completed on time,

and delays are often necessary to get the job done correctly.

The new timeline is the end of the month.  

At least I know it will be completed in 2020.

Beginnings

Is the time not come yet?

Are there works still to do?

Lo, the evening has come down upon the shore

and in the fading light the seabirds come flying to their nests.

Who knows then the chains will be off,

and the boat, like the last glimmer of sunset,

vanish into the night?

Rabindranath Tagore