Three beautiful things from my past week:<\/p>\n
1. Susan and I have been trying to schedule lunch for weeks, but illness, appointments, and vacations have hindered our plans. But finally this week, we managed to get together for a couple hours.<\/p>\n
2. I am swimming when the weather changes. At first, the breeze ripples the surface, creating a textured surface for my breaststroke to cross. Then, a single drop hits that makes me wonder if it was a bug divebombing the water, before others start to join it. Finally, a soft summer rain picks up its pace, kerplinking a reverberating staccato tempo across the deep end of the pool. <\/p>\n
3. Because of rainouts, the final afternoon of summer volleyball camp coincides with the first day of D.C.’s academic year, meaning only a trio of kids show up after school, but they are filled with enthusiasm. The first-grader who arrives early sprints onto the field, realizes we’re still on the sideline, and about-faces. He comes charging toward us, I assume ready for a high-five. And instead, he wraps his arms around my waist. Oh!<\/p>\n
How about you? What’s been beautiful in your world lately?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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