I’m literally at a loss for words today. If I could climb into the attic of my mind, and you watched me, you would find me picking up stray thoughts, turning them over and over, considering them – weighing the weight of them, pondering their importance and, ultimately, putting them down again, not discarding, just avoiding. I have a few things up there in that attic. I am still in mourning over a quiet death. I am still not feeling 100% well. Both my heart and body are on the mend. It’s just taking a little longer than I expected. There is more.
I ran last night. While I am happy to have faced the Gerbil wheel again I know not to get too excited. I could fall off again just as easily as when I got on. I know myself. I’m still feeling an October hurt. I’m still nursing a December disappointment. 2008 hasn’t come quietly. But, the good news is I ran easily. I ran confidently. Rubber raced under my feet while I watched three miles tick by. Simply starting over.
Tomorrow I see a friend. Someone to listen to. I don’t want to talk about me. I’d rather forget me for a while. I’ll let the attic lay dark, let the thoughts sleep quiet. It will be nice.

You mention dark attics and I all I can think of is A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein …
Ah Shel…one of my favorite authors! “Enter this deserted house, but walk softly if you do….”
…. and Shel Silverstein books always remind me of you.
Did I totally bug you out during my “Crocodile Went To The Dentist” phase? I could NOT stop quoting that thing for weeks!
ps~ I owe you a phone call…I just got your email! Ugh
I TOTALLY associate the Crocodile went to the dentist with you. I think that is the #1 reason why Shel reminds me of you
love the billboard!
RT~ That is too funny!
Sarah~ That’s nike for you!