Observations before dawn

[mdlbear]

The half-moon shines through my kitchen window, wrapped in a gentle hazy glow. I imagine ragged clouds, a high haze of cirrus; it's only that I haven't put on my glasses. Outside, the moon and one bright planet disentangle themselves from the sharp fronds of the dragon-tree; the gray sky is lightening toward blue to Eastward, and a lone bird tentatively warms up its voice for the morning chorus.

Once again I set out to write about something specific and recent; older memories persisted in taking over. Are you trying to tell me something, Amy? Am I being stupid? Maybe. Yes.

The roses beside the driveway fence have started blooming, struggling free of a sea of grass and weeds to preen themselves for anyone who might be watching.

Everything I touch seems to fall apart these days.

I seem to be unable to start things. Work, home, wherever; I putter around the edges of my to-do lists without getting very much done. A house full of unfinished projects mocks me wherever I look. A year into my seventh decade, I've lived in this house half my life. The back yard desperately wants weeding.

There are worse things than growing old together. Thank you, Love.

The birds are quiet now, and sunlight brushes golden highlights onto the curtains.

Comments

[min0taur.livejournal.com]

Clearly you can still create beauty in words. Thanks for offering a look at it. Blessings.

[mdlbear]

Thanks.

[kissmyassterisk.livejournal.com]

what's the best/fastest/easiest way to get from the San Jose Greyhound station to this year's BayCon (if you know)?

[mdlbear]

Light rail, probably; best to check with the hotel. They would know.

[idea-fairy.livejournal.com]

The Baycon site is part of the Santa Clara Convention Center complex, and is almost literally across the street from the Great America theme park. Try searching for transit routes to those destintations.

You might try rooting around the local transit agency's site

http://www.vta.org/

For more details about Great America, see their website:

http://www.cagreatamerica.com/

Have you tried asking the Greyhound people? Even if they aren't familiar with Baycon, they may know Great America and/or the Santa Clara Convention Center.