“When in doubt, Wear faux leopard.
When in doubt, Err on the side of generosity.
When in doubt, Greet everyone as you would the Buddha.
When in doubt, Collect blessings from those who own nothing.
When in doubt, Absorb biographies to avoid life’s major mistakes.
When in doubt, Make life’s major mistakes.
When in doubt, Pay attention to the vendor shouting ‘Diooooos,’ Even when you find out he was only shouting, ‘Gaaaaas.’
When in doubt, Carry a handkerchief and a fan.
When in doubt, Thank everyone. Twice.
When in doubt, Heed the clouds.
When in doubt, Sleep on it.
When in doubt, Treat all sentient and insentient beings as kin.
When in doubt, Forgive us our myopia As we forgive those who are myopic against us.
When in doubt, Unreel your grief to a tree.
When in doubt, Remember this. We are all on a Caucus-race.
There is no start. No finish. Everyone wins.”
~ Sandra Cisneros
We’ve entered the season of the long shadow. The oppressive temperatures are gone, and the humidity has lifted, making the skies a beautiful blue like only September can bring. After a lovely lunch with Shero, I enjoyed fabulous U.S. Open tennis with Stacy. There were many more mature oak trees when I moved to this street more than seventeen years ago, but a nasty disease has taken most of them out, except this tall drink of water. It was a lovely evening for a walk as I was reminded how sweet our little street is, right down to the outstanding trees.
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