One year ago, on the seventh of May, I made my first journey into Raleigh. To celebrate, though I was not aware that an anniversary was actually occurring, I went down to the Moore Square Farmer's Market with Carol.The day was much cooler than it was a year ago, but still very nice. High seventies when we were out and about rather than the mid nineties of last year. I remember the walk, and being lost and disoriented, and very happy that I had managed, after much trial and error, to arrive at where I wanted to arrive. Getting home was a treat after a long stressful day. Earlier this morning, I was looking back through the archive of posts from last year and thinking about how much has changed in this past year. Most notably, I know which way is South when I look out my window.
I was rousted out of a great sleep this morning by a rather loud thunder storm. No damage occurred here, at least that I can see from my window. A tornado touched down in Greensboro (city about two hours drive west of here) causing some damage and at least one death. The tornado watch remains in effect for another hour, but I see some sunlight on the lawn below me, so I hope the storm system is passing by. I would love to be out walking, hopefully I can wander off soon.
I went for a nice long walk yesterday morning. I ended up down at the boat rental place on Lake Johnson. I sat on one of the rocking chairs and wrote for nearly an hour, though I did not write anything that is worth keeping. I enjoyed being able to write again. There is pleasure in doing what you love, even if there is a specific project that must be fulfilled at the end. I probably won't walk quite so far today, but I do hope to wander off for a bit later on, once the danger of getting stormed on has passed. I did get rained on yesterday, but it was a nice gentle rain, and I rather enjoyed it, though the humidity made my shirt cling to my back.
