Nothing Else Is Needed

   Life has been tiring for the past few years.  It seems as soon as one thing is settled, something else is thrown in the works and the turmoil starts again.  That is one good thing about the social distancing of the past couple of years.   I can isolate myself from the busybodies and not feel guilty.  I have come to realize that not everyone who professes to be a friend (or family member) really cares.  There are those who are only out for themselves but will use others in any way possible.  So...I isolated.  So...I continue to isolate.  I had an uncle who pretty much became a hermit (in the middle of the city but still a hermit) and kept from communicating much with those who aggravated him.  The man was obviously a genius!  Perhaps I am on my way to being a hermitess...(is that even a word?)

  Early this morning before the sun peeped over the pines, Bat (the cat) and I took our usual hike about the place.  The rains last night left the air clean and the scent of jasmine laid heavy around us.  He and I wandered the garden paths as the world around us was wakening.  It occurred to me that this life is pretty good.  Not much else is needed.  Not much else is wanted.  Tranquility.