We woke up this morning to the strangest sound: silence. No rain falling as it has all week. Patches of blue sky visible above the mountain. Within half an hour, the wind and rain set in again, and staying in bed to watch the last episode of the BBC series Public Enemies seemed much more fun. I love family breakfasts, and the local croissants from down the road aren't bad at all.
One of my favourite spots is Starlings in Belvedere Road. As our boys are increasingly independent, lunches with other adults, with real conversation, are really fun. Ethics, politics, how we as 50-somethings who grew up during the struggle are ethical dinosaurs in a time in which individuals seem driven by self interest, corruption, the need for the growth of civil society organizations, design and service design, how cultural industries serve first world interests, why we need local cultural products, coaching, how quickly one can learn a new habit, eco-psychology, the possibility of creating an online legal advice site.....so stimulating to sit at a small enough table, eat good food next to a warm fire, and really talk to others.
I am still playing catch-up with gym. I am close to halfway through my challenge. I've caught up 25 minutes of my lost hour. I'm trying out some cushion shoe inserts for the ball of my left foot, which is too sore to run on still, so hope for relief soon. On the cycle and the stepper, I am feeling strong. I have lovely zen moments when I forget to watch the time or the resistance levels and just move, mostly on the rowing ergo or cycle. The thought of a walking meditation starts to make sense then. I look forward to spring when outside exercise is a real option :)
I am loving the fact that our younger son Adam is listening to music I loved- David Bowie's Heroes still grabs my heart. Who says there is only one second childhood?
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