Yesterday, Friday, the 19th was a good birthday...lots of greetings from friends wishing me a happy birthday. I got my free sandwich from Biederman's...where they told me I could get a free ice cream from Scoops on Main Street. Well, not exactly! I did get a free ice cream but it is not their custom to do so...I used my charm and how could they refuse? So, a shout out to MaryAnne at Scoops who was a good sport and let me have a free ice cream anyway. Went out in the evening to the Commons Café in Rumney where I had dinner with Jim McHugh and Tish Hill and listened to the Whiskey Geese, Dane and Tyler...two really good players. I enjoy listening to them. The restaurant sang happy birthday to me and I blew out a candle after making a wish. And, I slept inside Tish's house on Evan's bed who was not there. A good day...
Thursday was an open mic at the Common Man in Ashland (hmmm, lots of commons around here) where a bunch of people showed up to play and help me celebrate my birthday. It was fun and I am grateful for the love...as I am grateful for all of the birthday love forwarded my way on Facebook.
Sort of a non eventful week otherwise, except that I was offered a house sitting position which I began this morning. It is just outside of town, in Plymouth, and the house is a whole city compared to the van. Haven't counted all the rooms but must have at least 10 not including the cellar. It is warm, has a bed, hot water and Netflix!!!, which I have already accessed to watch an episode of West Wing. Up until last night I had been parking and sleeping in a number of different locations including, the parking lot at the Vintage Fret Shop, thank you David, the Common Man parking lot, thank you Alex, and the hospital parking lot, thank you Speare. And now, for the next two weeks on Chaddarin Drive, thank you especially to Mike and Robin!! Already took a shower and shave and the new year is looking great.
Am looking forward to teaching starting in January for the month. Then south.
I post pictures on my Facebook account which are often relevant to my posts here on BlogSpot...I hope all are checking out that page as well. There is a picture of Mike and Robin's house where I will be staying for the next two weeks.
I am hoping that all have a wonderful holiday season and wish the best for everyone. The world seems crazy these days, I think because we have gotten so far away from what should be the essential thoughts and practices of peace and compassion which are taught by all of the spiritual teachers of the past and present. Regardless of your faith, please remember to breathe and remember that this time of year should remind us of our need to practice love, peace and compassion.
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