This week Mama Kat wonders what we were blogging about this time last year. Hhhmmm… You’ll never guess…
In April 2013 I was writing pretty much the same things I would be writing now, if I were talking time to write lately.
The Lazy W had just adopted Seraphine and we were waiting for a llama to be born. And I was still in my thirties. I’m no longer in my thirties, but once again we are waiting for a baby!
I was super enthusiastic about helping some legislation pass in Oklahoma that made it easier for local beekeepers to share and sell their product. It did pass, by the way! And I realized that once in a while I could write something useful, something practical. I was happy to see that writing could become something even more than catharsis.
That month, just like now, I was planting early veggies and bemoaning the transient Oklahoma weather. We had a whopper of a storm season, to put it mildly.
In that month I reviewed books like Khalil Gibran, Typee, and Don Quixote. I did lots of outdoor reading, before our buffalo had destroyed those two awesome loungers. D-E-S-T-R-O-Y-E-D, you guys.
I was random as usual and loved me some cowbell. Back then I was still subbing younger kids once in a while, not yet aware of how greatly I would prefer the junior high kids and their much earlier schedule. In defense of little kids, though, they do write more love notes.
The Boston Marathon was bombed, and of course we all were reeling from the horrific losses. I had little to say except an encouragement to increase our joy. Only light drives out darkness. Still believe that.
And, finally, just like I did this year (until recently), I had a big ol’ juicy case of nerves over the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. 2013 was my first half and I was pretty much a basket case. But you know what? It was amazing! I had such a blast; the run itself was easier than I expected; and I was hooked on big, fun, meaningful races, particularly this one. Forever. A few days after that event I wrote about how it all had improved my outlook on life. Because I am cheesy like that.
Still cheesy.
So there ya go! That’s about what was going on at the digital Lazy W one year ago. Not too terribly different from what’s happening here now. What’s new (or not new) in your corner of paradise?
XOXOXOXO
I’m impressed with your fortitude to do marathons (even a half). I just bought a shirt that says I hate running to wear to the gym. Do you think it is too much?
Thanks for a thoughtful post. M
hi Miriam! Not too much. LOL I was running with a friend recently and we saw a young woman sweating her heart out, wearing a tank top that said “running sux” haha! We laughed and she smiled. So go for it.
And thank you! I am sooooooo excited.
I think we tend to write on the same things overall.
I agree with you on light driving out darkness. Let’s have more writing that shines the light!
Hi Jerrelea, thanks for stopping in! Looking forward to sampling your writing too. YES to writing more light. xo
Beautiful post! I appreciate your thoughts and reflection. I particularly love this statement:
“And I realized that once in a while I could write something useful, something practical. I was happy to see that writing could become something even more than catharsis.”
I’m sure you touch people more often than you know with your writing, but seeing actual results has to be inspiring and motivating. Keep up the good work!
Oh thanks Leigh! Sweet words, I hope so for sure. xo
I don’t know how excited I would be if my friends showed up at my house with a llama, but you sure make it look like fun. Can’t wait to see the new baby!
haha! It’s how we roll. And once you get over the weird variables, it’s a lot of fun. : )) Stay tuned for baby llama photos next month!