06.21.08
That Hits The Spot
It feels as if my life has been in flux for a long time. So much change and so much entropy. Then today something happened that has not happened in a long, long time. It all came together for me after dinner this evening when my wife, son, dog & I were in the backyard enjoying the summer evening. I was rolling a tennis ball to William (my son) and he was actually throwing it back to me (he’s only 14 months, so it’s a big deal). Emerson (our dog) was digging holes in the yard. I would tell him to stop, he’d look at me and then dig a little more and then take a victory lap around the yard (for some reason he takes pleasure in not listening to me). It’s really kind of funny to have a dog with that much attitude. I just laugh at him.
Suddenly, life felt calm. Something deep within felt very complete. Two sensations that have been missing from my life for longer than I care to admit.
Today really hit the spot.
