The days are slow here. We did a lot of different things at a leisurely pace yesterday. I even had a nap in the middle of the day. It is a different way of life.

This morning I was up about six and walked down to the corner of the building to see if I could watch the sun come up over the water. It is overcast so there was only the gentle addition of light to mark the beginning of the day. And the Roosters … If you have been to Kauai you know the roosters…

So what am I learning here? At home slowing down seems like a scary proposition. You might miss a deadline or an appointment or you won’t fit all of those family and social events into your week. Here you can do those things later … when you get home. There are new people who are smiling because they are on vacation too. There are things to do or not. There are places to see or not and there is mood enhancing weather.

I can and do stop and smell the roses or watch the sunset or the trees covered with snow at home. I love the images that nature gives us no matter where in the world we live. And I love the opportunity to slow it down this week and enjoy. Thank you. Appreciatively yours…