As sunrise creeps over the lake, the water is liquid glass, purple and still without boaters or jet skis to interrupt. Trees are filled with chirping and chittering and cooing. Sounds are lavish and layered from the grasshopper scratching at my porch screen to the caw-caw-cawing on the far side of the cove.
A family of cardinals lands on the picnic table. One pecks at the pebbles before they all fly away.
If I sat here all day, what would I see?
If I sat here all day, what would I miss?
From the porch of my rustic cabin, I write while drinking coffee, too much coffee, black and strong. There is no better place for making final edits to my first book than in the Ozarks with a view of my favorite lake during the most magical time of day, the time for hope and new beginnings.
And, how lucky for all this to happen during my birthday week. Sometimes things just come together that way…
❤
talya
“It’s a new day. Yesterday’s failure is redeemed at the sunrise”
― Todd Stocker
― Todd Stocker
I’m feelin’ you on this one, Talya!=) There’s no place as relaxing as the lake, that is, when the little ones are all grown-up and all, and Peeping Tom Turkeys are out of season.=) I enjoyed reading this very much, and Happy Birthday!
Thank you! Yes, yes, yes, how different things are now. Tate drives the boat and Kelsey happily runs to the grocery store. Love it!
You’re right about the writing environment. I’ve gone on several writing retreats with these types of nature hangouts. We get so much writing done in the right places.
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Yes Joyce. With no interruptions, ideas flow.
Happy birthday this week. I’m having one today. 24 email/Facebook wishes. How lucky can one get to have so many friends, huh? Glad to call you one of them. You are sooooooo attuned to creation. Your writing HAS to be good. Love, P
Happy birthday Pat! We are almost twins… Thank you so much for the comment. What a sweet thing to say. I hope to see you soon!
Sunrise at the lake, truly a win-win situation! Have fun!
Enjoyed this so much, and happy birthday tomorrow. How many b/days have we celebrated at our favorite place? Love you……