Sunday, May 31, 2009

Potted Basil and Altered Perception

This has been quite the weekend. Saturday's weather was delightful and perfect for a day spent on the Charles River Esplanade watching a concert of bands I haven't really thought much of since their heyday. It was great to be outside sitting on the banks of the river catching up with friends. The celebration was Earthfest and had the requisite pro-Earth freebies and giveaways. The most interesting ones were the free tomato or basil plants that Home Depot were giving away. It was very odd watching people roaming around holding basil plants. The best was when we finally wandered to Newbury Street to eat. It was really funny to see one of the basil plants on the table almost like we brought out own herbs to dinner.

Today started on the wrong foot as I went to bed with a raging headache and woke up with it still firmly in place. It abated enough for me to go my much needed yoga class. I find I get some much needed perspective upside down and dripping in sweat :-)

It is one of those weekends where you thought you knew all about a person or a situation and then all of a sudden everything has changed. I am no stranger to change and rather enjoy it. But I was distracted and am trying to put things in some sort of order. The weather today seemed to mirror my mood. We had sun, rain, lightning and thunder all throughout the afternoon and a frost warning tonight.

Luckily with the help of gravity (from more than a few Down Dogs), a pedicure and some good food I am getting myself sorted out and ready for an incredibly busy week.

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