A Bit Of Edith Wharton.

 A wonderful author. Edith Wharton ( 1862-1937 )

" If we'd only stop trying to be happy we'd have a pretty good time. "

" Misfortune had made Lily supple instead of hardening her, and a pliable substance is less easy to break than a stiff one. "

" The real loneliness is living among all these kind people who only ask one to pretend! "

" There are only two ways of spreading the light: to be The Candle or the mirror that reflects it. "

" She had no tolerance for scenes that were not of her own making. "

" Genius is of small use to a woman who does not know how to do her hair. "

" They are all alike you know. They hold their tongues for years and you think you are safe, but when the opportunity comes they remember everything. "

" ...in the summer New York was the only place in which one could escape from New Yorkers..."

" It seems so stupid to have discovered America only to make it into a copy of another country. "

" I discovered early on that crying makes my nose red, and the knowledge has helped me through several painful episodes. "

" She sat silent, and the world lay like a sunlit valley at her feet. "

Biggi

And Just Like That It Is 2022.

An early start to the new year.

Life with a dog has so many special moments attached but also a duty or two. Like taking him for a walk early morning. No if, when or buts. When the need strikes there is no time to turn over in bed for another round of sleep.

Last night I made sure to have both of our indoor pets near me because the insanity of fireworks didn't stop here. On the contrary, it felt louder than ever and nearer to us too, Suffice to say I didn't sleep more than a wink, what with Mausi trying to cuddle as close to me as possible all night long. The boy varied between loud snores and frantic climbing in and out of his basket. 

So, both of us stepped outside at half past six to do our ablution round. Gosh it was quiet today. Most shutters were closed testifying to the fact that people had stayed up way into this new year. Where and how do they manage it? Both Bob and I were in bed before nine!!!

Thankfully I didn't encounter any stray dog that had been so scared as to run away during the night but I did notice a lot of spent fireworks and bits and pieces of little rockets littering lawns and street. So much for the banning of fireworks due to corona. Never mind that everyone should have been home by ten o'clock! 

The weather has shown itself from its best side and the temperature was in the teens along with sunshine and a blue sky. Perfect to do a turn about the vineyard. Working alongside Bob, pulling out old and shoddy wires. It didn't take us very long, about an hour and a half, but while we were busy we noticed quite a few locals congregating at a well known watering hole, more likely than not carrying on where they left off earlier this morning. Ah well, each to their own.

So, the new year has been christened and so far portends only good things. Life, isn't it marvelous?

Biggi