random wanderings in the mind that is phil
I am sitting here, honestly not believing that 7 months into retirement, I have been so busy. When did I ever have time to get anything done while working? Yes, I spend a lot of time online, probably too much, but it gives me something to process, and to get ready for the upcoming semester. So, at least it is a rationale for keeping my head buried in the BS that has become our political discourse.
Back from camp, I am grateful that we did not deal with the heat that they are dealing with this week. I truly enjoyed it, something I have not been able to say for a few years. Maybe it is the lost weight that allowed me to get around easier. I so enjoy talking to people that I have known for years, and they always SEEM glad to talk to me. It seems that most of the more senior people know me. They are always so welcoming and kind. In many ways, I feel closer to these wonderful people, whom I see one week of the year, than to many others.
familiesareeternal.org
Currently in rehearsal for the pageant linked above. It is Aug 9-12, in Independence, MO. The link will take you where you can get tickets. Don't worry, they are free, but you need to reserve them, they are going fast. It is a wonderful program being set up. Heavenly music, and the message is one that will resonate with every person. Another place that I feel safe, and easily associate.
I have been walking around the neighborhood lately, rather than go to the track. It is shaded, has a grade in it, and I can take the dog for a few laps. Most people I know listen to music while walking, or maybe a book. I just go through thoughts in my head. Today, it was not hot, only about 74 degrees, but the humidity was horrible. This is something that makes me miss Twin terribly, (besides the people in my ward, in the Stake Choir, and of course, my tower. I miss all of them) I could walk in Twin when it was 95, and not be soaked through when I got back to the truck. Here, one lap, and I am soaked.
Making slow progress on my give away Book of Mormon. Not sure why, but I need to get with it. That is independent of my personal studies, but definitely need to focus and get it done. I have been trying to attend the temple once a week, but have not been very successful at it. I guess it was a lot easier to be spontaneous when the temple was 15 minutes away, instead of an hour and change. How spoiled was I to be in such a place?
As I write this, I am thinking about how comfortable I am with most people at camp, at choir, and in my groups in Twin (a special shout to the 10th Ward Choir. Love all of you!) But I don't feel it here. And that isn't right. I have been in the ward for over 20 years, (minus the 3 I was in Twin), and of that 20, active for 13. I really don't know why, and it has been weighing on me. It isn't that I don't love the members of my ward, some of whom I consider close friends. I do, and would do whatever I could for any of the members. Well, to quote Dale Gribble from "King of the Hill" "that's a thinker". I mean, don't get me wrong, it isn't that I don't feel comfortable in the ward, it is, well I don't know.
Sounds like whining. Certainly not my intent. Just musing.
Back from camp, I am grateful that we did not deal with the heat that they are dealing with this week. I truly enjoyed it, something I have not been able to say for a few years. Maybe it is the lost weight that allowed me to get around easier. I so enjoy talking to people that I have known for years, and they always SEEM glad to talk to me. It seems that most of the more senior people know me. They are always so welcoming and kind. In many ways, I feel closer to these wonderful people, whom I see one week of the year, than to many others.
familiesareeternal.org
Currently in rehearsal for the pageant linked above. It is Aug 9-12, in Independence, MO. The link will take you where you can get tickets. Don't worry, they are free, but you need to reserve them, they are going fast. It is a wonderful program being set up. Heavenly music, and the message is one that will resonate with every person. Another place that I feel safe, and easily associate.
I have been walking around the neighborhood lately, rather than go to the track. It is shaded, has a grade in it, and I can take the dog for a few laps. Most people I know listen to music while walking, or maybe a book. I just go through thoughts in my head. Today, it was not hot, only about 74 degrees, but the humidity was horrible. This is something that makes me miss Twin terribly, (besides the people in my ward, in the Stake Choir, and of course, my tower. I miss all of them) I could walk in Twin when it was 95, and not be soaked through when I got back to the truck. Here, one lap, and I am soaked.
Making slow progress on my give away Book of Mormon. Not sure why, but I need to get with it. That is independent of my personal studies, but definitely need to focus and get it done. I have been trying to attend the temple once a week, but have not been very successful at it. I guess it was a lot easier to be spontaneous when the temple was 15 minutes away, instead of an hour and change. How spoiled was I to be in such a place?
As I write this, I am thinking about how comfortable I am with most people at camp, at choir, and in my groups in Twin (a special shout to the 10th Ward Choir. Love all of you!) But I don't feel it here. And that isn't right. I have been in the ward for over 20 years, (minus the 3 I was in Twin), and of that 20, active for 13. I really don't know why, and it has been weighing on me. It isn't that I don't love the members of my ward, some of whom I consider close friends. I do, and would do whatever I could for any of the members. Well, to quote Dale Gribble from "King of the Hill" "that's a thinker". I mean, don't get me wrong, it isn't that I don't feel comfortable in the ward, it is, well I don't know.
Sounds like whining. Certainly not my intent. Just musing.
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