Days Gone By

The Past Weeks

“He sat quietly for a moment, lost in what was now and forever the past. The scene he described would never be repeated. That overheard sound would never be heard again.”

Louise Penny, The Beautiful Mystery

My desktop computer died a slow and anguished death. A couple of weeks ago, I realized, after many years of service, it was gone. I was forced to face a task I was not looking forward to. Finding a replacement. Fortunately, I had a birthday coming up and my husband saved me from my angst, offering to buy me a new computer.

My computer’s untimely demise happened a few weeks before my birthday and because I am bound by tradition, I refused an early present. Believing all things happen for a reason, I felt I could use the time to take a fresh look at my blog and be ready to make some improvements. This was helped by friend, Barb’s advice. She recommended, because of some issues I’d been having with WordPress, changing the theme would not be a bad idea.

So, long story short, or perhaps short story long, I am back with some new insights into how I envision this space. My hope is that what I write, here, might touch someone, out there, in a positive way.

Looking back on the past few weeks, I am happily surprised at all that’s happened. Birthday celebrations for both family and friends, as well as new baby. A family brunch at my son’s and lunch with a dear friend. A visit to the Botanic Gardens to view the spring bulbs. And one of the most jarring, for me, replacing the tiny television in our living room with a sixty-five inch, giant television.

I have to admit, although I wasn’t sure about the idea of a new tv, I am enjoying it. I recently watched the Ken Burn’s documentary, Benjamin Franklin. Followed by the movie, Franklin starring Michael Douglas. Quite different from seeing them on the tiny television we had.

So, time speeds by, leaving only memories in its path. A reminder to treasure every moment before they are gone.