Saturday, October 29, 2022

McFaul Environmental Center October 29, 2022

Friday, October 28, 2022

preparing to transition

In the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and office

The empty boxes are ready to be filled

Retrieved from storage in our basement

Already labeled from previous trips


In a few days we will travel to our winter quarters

Having prepared our house to be inhabited

By my daughter and her partner as they transition

Taking the season to decide upon their next move


Good for us making room in closets and drawers

Donating clothes we will never wear again

Recycling old electronic devices

Consolidating shelf space for them to use


Good for us our house will be occupied

Giving them a place to live while we are away

Watering our many house plants as needed

Perhaps keeping the birds in seed and suet


Good for them to have a two-step process

Taking the opportunity to terminate their lease now

Moving out of a place that has lost its initial charm

Having a winter sojourn here before moving on


Being surrounded by our objects and decor

Feeling our presence in our absence

As they shelter here enjoying being together

May these rooms enclose them in a loving embrace

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Ramapo Valley Reservation October 27, 2022

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Franklin Lakes Preserve October 26, 2022