* A Quiet Day At Quinta de la Luz

My energy level was low and I putzed doing laundry and sitting in the sun on my terrace.  Allyson came, shopped for some groceries, and cooked me a lovely large pot of home made chicken soup as well as a couscous salad which I love and haven't had for a long time.

When she left, Habibi and I watched a movie and napped, after which we did venture up to the studio.  Didn't work on Medicine Woman, although she did impart further information, which I will fill you in on later.  I attempted to design a Christmas card which I will share with you probably tomorrow.

Wendy popped in later in the day with a lovely little pot of home made lemon curd (drool) which I will put on my toast the next time I have some.

Because I don't have any updates from the studio, I will bring for you today, the offering of a piece of my writing which I did last autumn.  I hope you enjoy.

* Total Freedom

by:  Donna Parker

November, 2010

And so we sit

naked in the late

afternoon sun

drying ourselves.

Habibi wrapped in an

orange towel -

me plopped in all

my 64 years of glory

in a blue chair

on the back terrace.

Hair once on my belly,

fondly known as

my 'hair strip'

has found it way to

my chin.

I sit with a ten times

mirror, attempting

to rectify the invasion

if only temporarily.

The warm Mexican breeze caresses

my skin

and drys my hair.

I glance once or twice

behind and upward

to see if anyone

may be gazing

down at our private moment

from the nearby roof.

The shadows are long

and form exact shapes

on the courtyard walls.

Birds begin their even song,

cocks crow,

distant traffic makes its way

to unknown destinations.

The sun sets as

I will set one day

Always there

Always in existence

Only disappearing

from our limited view.

So you have some 'visual stimulation' I am enclosing a photo of a recent painting of San Miguel.  It is by a local artist.  Unfortunately, I am not able to give credit as I didn't take note of his name.  For that I apologies.  I do like the painting very much.  It is a lovely rendering.  Enjoy.

Thanks for coming to visit.  Hope you have yourselves a great day.  Hopefully I will make it up to the studio to work on Medicine Woman today.  Take care.  xxoo  Donna

If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be too cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.
--Annie Dillard