Quiet

Life is very quiet these days. The heat is back, although it's not nearly so oppressive as it was in Italy, but I don't sleep well at night because I am wet and wake up stuck to the sheet. Also, some little bug is making a meal of me and I have red bumps all over my arms.

I walked down to the Burggarten, formerly the site of a castle which was destroyed during an earthquake hundreds of years ago. Now, it is a pleasant little park with paved paths and gardens. I like to sit and read a book there, under the huge, old trees. While there the other evening, I was surprised to hear thunder as the sky was bright, but sure enough, it soon began to rain. The sky stayed light which made me think the rain would soon stop, but it just came down harder. I sheltered under an enormous old tree, it's huge, green, leaf laden branches spread over me like a hug which kept all but the most determined raindrops from reaching me. When the rain let up a bit, I made a run for home.

On Sunday evenings, at the music school, an adult choir practices. Their lovely voices float out an open window and wrap around the small courtyard and wisp over to my house. I love to listen to them. I would love to be able to sing. It is one of my great regrets in life.

I need to get my hair done again. The color has grown out, and faded out, pretty quickly. There are several places in town so I will see if I can make an appointment. What I wouldn't pay to see my dear Charline walking down the street, shears in hand!

I seem to be fighting a cold and woke up with a sore throat today. Maybe it's allergies because I can't imagine how I could get a cold with all the heat and the rest I am getting. Come to think on it, I have been rather lethargic and find it hard to go for a walk these past days. I am dosing myself with homeopathic remedies and hoping for the best. I will make sure to have some books and necessaries on hand in case I get laid up and can't get out for provisions.

My flirty friend at the Internet Point has become even more persistent I find myself having to fend him off if we're there alone. I guess I will have to "nip it" as my friend, Edie, advised. Flirting is all fine and well, but I am not interested in a man who already has a woman. I deserve much better that a one night stand with a man who has nothing to offer me except the obvious. I have a lot to offer a nice man, and so I wait.

I had a nice talk with my son, Logan, last night. Jordan wasn't a home so I missed talking with him. When the time comes I will be ready to go home. I still have much to work on here though.

Nordic walking is very popular here in Europe, that is walking using two short ski poles. I don't know if that sort of walking is more beneficial because it gives the arms a workout or what. I had never seen it anywhere before, but then again, not being much of an exercise enthusiast, perhaps I just never paid attention.