Time does not fly

I know the saying is “time flies,” but for some reason this week hasn’t seem to fly by. Perhaps it might be the continuation of winter that creates this illusion. There are a few glimmers of hope. Each morning the sun comes up a little earlier. Each evening it sets a bit later. The wide swing of temperatures which we’ve experienced this year remind us of coming spring one day and the depths of winter the next.

The constant melting and freezing given the snow we’ve had has produced a myriad of miniature skating rinks on the streets of the city. Every low place has a puddle one day and ice the next. We were blessed by missing the massive winter storm which has affected parts of the nation. Being without power is something that might irritate for a few minutes or even and hour, but the thought of powerlessness for a day or more is hard to imagine. 

I keep all those areas and friends in my thoughts and prayers as they struggle.  I am so sad for the people of Puerto Rico and the troubles they have had through hurricanes and earthquakes. Also the people near some of the Great Lakes who see the water rising, the shores washing away, and fear their houses may end up falling into the deep.

It is probably all this plus the spectacle that is our government at the present time has brought about a slight bit of depression. Or it could be the side effects of the antibiotic that was prescribed for the infection around my port. The infection has cleared up nicely. However, all week except for a bit on Thursday and Friday, I’ve felt very slightly nauseous, have had little appetite, felt tired and run down, and haven’t been motivated to do much of anything except binge watch something on the tube. The sun has appeared for some time each day and even that has not motivated me to accomplish great things. The fitness center did not enjoy my presence for a couple of days this week because the motivation to get there was not present. My fear is that laziness has set in.

Yesterday a wonderful friend whose family I’ve known since my earliest days here invited me out for lunch and a catch-up conversation.  It was so good to have that time with her and hear about her family.

Today was a lovey day. I went to a concert this afternoon at Augustana University presented by the Sioux Falls Chamber Music Collective and the Artitänzer Project at the University. The program was “Moving” Music and it involved violin, piano, clarinets, percussion and dance. It was very creatively programmed with music from several genres and half the numbers involving dance. In the first selection the violinist danced while playing. Methinks that is not the easiest thing to accomplish. The overall goal of the Collective is to make music and art more accessible in the community.

I’m so pleased with the way this community has grown in its appreciation and support of the arts. A good friend commented recently on the diversity of offerings in Sioux Falls.

Other than the above mentioned ennui the week has gone well health-wise. I continue to give thanks for all the little blessings that have been bestowed on me. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts that continue to support me. I hope and pray that you have a good week. 

Forgot to mention that the groundhog failed to see his shadow! Now we know for sure that spring is not far away.

This is Sophia’s favorite time of the day when she purrs loudly and receives neck scratches and tummy rubs.