The possibilites are endless

The possibilities are endless.

Woke and sat down to write with this title on my mind. 

Seahawks have a new QB. 

I have sold my truck. 

I'm still being considered for a job I really want and the pre-season is almost over!

The Orchard

I have been reading one of those rare books that hits all the right cords and you fall in love with it, want to own it, having it set on your book shelf kind of thing.
It's about scents, food and love all the best things in life.

I'm in Cle Elum tonight, and the pine bough surf flows around me as I lay in bed reading this book,  the scent of the night air wafts across and under my senses and there is a hint of smell so delicious and then it disappeared, melted away in the wind. And I thought what was that smell? Stirring slightly to catch and sniff looking for it again, but it was gone like a fleeting memory. I settled back down to read.

Then another breeze and a small whiff… could not remember it, or place it, but it smelled so good. I sit down the book and search for it in my memory, inhaling softly trying to smell it again.

Memories of the smell at other times in my life, trying to track it down in memories....another whiff this time stronger and steady. I inhale and realization slowly dawned on me…cherry wood burning. I love that scent. Wish I could post it here. The best description I can come up with is cherry ice cream melting with the undertones of flame. The smell and memories distract me and I glance out the window to see the last rays of the west coast long summer sunset hitting the strange formations of Peoh Point, a large rock that is grey in regular light, beams and shines in amber tonight. Peoh is snuggled between the foothills. A beacon and a landmark, that watches over the valley where Cle Elum rests. The freshest of breezes, the soft roar of the pine bough surf, bringing the cool breeze of fresh mountain pine air mixed with the undertones of cherry wood on a fire pit, chilling the skin. I read the book on my I phone till my eyes are tired and the desire to sleep and soak in the words I have read in my dreams is calling more than the desire to read.

It is breezy again this morning and the roar of the winds through the trees has already started. I visited friends and finished some errands in this series of towns that I love. Thinking about living here again and trying to find the answers in that. As always I read my horoscope first thing in the morning and as I sit here and write it trickles down to me and suddenly I understand its meaning. 

Your natural intuition and sensitivity will be heightened today. You are able to read the thoughts and feelings of others and can interpret them accurately. Alas, you can not use this skill as effectively on yourself. Some old issues have reemerged, causing you some distress. These issues are blocking you in some way. You will not be able to move forward with your life until you resolve them once and for all. Perhaps a professional psychic could help.

I cannot decide if this is where I want to be for myself or not, trying to let intuition guide me and I just don't know if it is right anymore. I drove past a sign the other day while taking my Mom to the doctor. A sign for a psychic and it caught my eye and I thought maybe I should drop in there for an update on my life and after reading this mornings horoscope and being in the area where there are so many memories good and bad and unable to settle on the next move. Visiting my storage with all my favorite things causing me to long for my house, or just long for my stuff in any house?

And it suddenly all hits me. Maybe I do need outside advice. I keep putting off moving back due to financial reasons but suddenly find myself so close to being financially ready and I just don't know.

I versus she

August seems to be a month full of changes. I have been very busy handling them all, or I could say she has been very busy handling them all. The I versus she is a tough call when writing and the first book I wrote is I based and I have been rewriting it as well as changing the perspective to she. It happens to be a very time consuming process and her surprise at the time involved makes her wish she could spend the day working on it as her job, getting paid to do what she really loves to do... write, right.

The other changes; my son #61 is living with me now and my parents are home. My hours and schedule have also changed and I now have my mornings free to write. Another: I sold my truck and no longer have a truck payment...big change in one pay checks finances. I have been working on the Dave Ramsey budget lifestyle for over two years and suddenly I'm halfway through the tunnel. Living and working to be debt free and at this point from my writing spot I'm looking at 3, just 3 debts left including my mortgage. It is a very 'freeing' feeling. Dave Ramsey The Total Money Makeover. Highly recommend it. A Cash only theory.

I interviewed for a new position today. A step into what I want to do, if you must work it's best to head in the direction of a job that will get you where you want to go. I applied for Knowledge Management Intern; copy-writing and editing the kc for cs and one of my toughest obstacles that I listed in the interview...acronyms. Fingers crossed on that job, she really wants it.

The number six physical card represents a peaceful, tranquil time when problems seem to actually disappear. A sudden bonus, pay raise or promotion could be in the offering. It could be expected or out of the blue. This card may also signify a group that has worked and strived toward the success of that common goal. A time of prosperity, balance and harmony in your physical and spiritual existence is showing you that the practice of giving and receiving will bring you true riches.

Hot summer nights

Days with heat; baking hot like an oven so that the sound of hot can be seen through the waves and motion of the air. Summer days in the desert, they have finally arrived. The last of my three day weekends began with a quiet Friday night. A pleasant Saturday visiting with my son and his Grammie among the mature trees lining the meandering portion of the Columbia that drifts along side Richland and Howard Amon Park.

It is boat race weekend.

Soundgarden is playing at the Gorge.

The tripod gathered on the Royal slope and were chauffered to the concert. We spent some time drilling and filling and catching up before heading out in the late afternoon sun. I enjoy the Gorge venue more than any other, to see a band live. The soundwaves echo off the canyon walls, mixing with the heat waves. Blankets are laid on grass levels that flow up from the concert floor gathering in a patchwork of colors and people. The people watching is fantastic. Nothing is more pleasant than listening to a rock concert of a band you love at a reasonable decibel and the feel of a hot summer night on your shoulders as you do it outside. Outside.

The temporary sounds of fast planes, rushing over the house like we live on an air base. Roaring of engines and races on the water.

The sounds and heat of the last weekend in July in the Columbia Basin.