Cars

New car possible,

or old, but new to driver.

Possibilities endless.

Just need something that doesn't leak.

Crisp

Burned to a crisp

on the dock of nearby lake.

Nothing caught,

but time spent much enjoyed.

Ember

Interest in Epidemiology

rekindled by novel

pertaining to one of the worst

pandemics in history.

Phone

Upgrade.

Shiny.

Pictures now,

though unable to send them

Resume

Expressing interest

in many areas and locales,

though doesn't seem

to spark any interest in possible employers.

Laundromat

Washers perform to requirements.

Dryers take more quarters

than ever imagined

just to dry t-shirts.

Memorial

Out of town for the moment,

perusing book stores and places of history.

Day of peace and tranquillity.

Respite required, if only for today.

Smells

Cinnamon rolls

and milk

never tasted

so good.

Silence

Opted out of reunion

in favor of a book

which never ends.

Such a homebody.

Opportunities

Long day.

Perhaps freelancing opportunities

shall come to fruition.

Bad day improved considerably.

Dinner

Smile on the face because of the

lasagna and chocolate cake

make the hard work worthwhile.

Happy Birthday.

Growth

Just yesterday, forts were what passed the time.

Little brother now a bona fide college student.

Memories are all that are left now.

Interesting how time flies.

Obviously

Lunch plans made

for day when

Dad comes to the Delta.

Favorite hang out spot chosen, of course.

Yogurt

Color in Blackberry Pomegranate yogurt

found to be not artificial.

Grape and Beet juice concentrates instead.

How interesting.

Pillow

Caught up on sleep,

but still tired.

Driving all over the state in two days

will do that.

Endpoint

3 days.

924 miles.

24 counties.

Sleep is incredibly welcome.

Gathering

Spent the day cooking

for people from other states.

Edamame well received.

Researchers well fed.

Packing

Packing and cleaning

for long distance trip

and new roommate.

New views will be a welcome respite.

Departure

Friend leaving for Africa tomorrow

to volunteer at a preschool. The spirit of volunteering

was not lost on the way to adulthood.

She'll be missed. Take lots of pictures.

Determined

Excursion to McCarty's

turns into a wild goose chase

when erroneous directions

are used.

Downtrodden

Called a perspective boss,

got a negative response.

Shall persevere still.

Hard to do when rain drowns the Delta.

Lullaby

Sleep in.

Rain pattering on the roof

lulls sleepers

into dreamless sleep.

Scene

Experienced band,

New customers.

Interesting atmosphere.

Socially intriguing.

Finale

Graduates abound.

Band "rox" the house.

Happy people

party far into the night.

Reply

First day of packing done.

Moving to the permanent place,

as response is returned in the form

of a production schedule.

Overflow

Drowning in the Delta.

5th is a lake. Cars driving

as if there were no fear of flooding the engine.

Expect canoes to appear next.

Bean

First application

submitted.

Hopeful.

Wait and see.

Search

Cleveland for the summer.

Job search started.

Too bad no lamp shops around.

Two years experience already.

Silent

Rain falling, puddling

on deserted roads.

Clean. Quiet.

Relaxing Sunday.

Banquet

New friends met.

New circle created.

Paintings sold.

Money raised for a good cause.

Complete

Memories complete.

In essence, reminiscent Super 8 film.

Beauty of childhood brought to reality

on the big screen.