Thursday, or Thereabouts - March 26, 2020

As week two of the Covid-19 siege draws to close, I'm torn between offering humour or another virtual escape from the fortress in the form of armchair travel. I certainly could use both in generous quantity. A good pee-my-pants laughing fit would be truly wonderful as would a soothing stroll through the streets of faraway places.

That good belly laugh is not something that I can truly give to you because it is one of those things that bubbles up from a shared history, a story of family or friends that when told to someone who wasn't there, falls flat. So if a good long laugh is what you need today, call up a loved one, or three, and begin with, "Remember the time when..."

Sister Act - 1972: One had to be there...

A soothing stroll in a faraway land? Now that is a doorway that I can hold open for you.

Come wander with me beside the still waters along the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto, Japan.
It is Autumn along the path. The sun is shining and the air is soft and warm...

There are many temples along this path.
Bathe your hands in the purification fountains.

Breathe and bathe again in the soothing incense.

Hear the call of temple bells, great and small...

...and singing bowl.

Be entranced by Zen gardens

Take in simplicity

Be still.
     Be patient. 
          Be kind.

..and STAY HOME!

©2020 April Hoeller