This currently frigid week, with a wind chill this morning of -5F, has given me pause to consider life
and liberty.
First, we haven't had a REAL winter in a long time. I grew up in South Dakota and I KNOW what winter is. My favorite winter memory, besides learning how to ice skate, was walking to the library about 2 feet above the sidewalk. The snow was packed as tall as a concrete ledge around the school I passed on the way there.
I remember not worrying much about being cold as a child; we had flannel-lined snow pants and boots, hats and scarves, and doubled gloves to keep warm. Yesterday I saw a teen with only shorts on and a hoodie, walk into the grocery. What is that about?
Second, I think of Saturdays differently than I used to. When I was younger, Saturday was the day to sleep-in and then do what I wanted, IF I wasn't required to babysit siblings. Now, as my weekdays are full of writing tasks, I look forward to Saturday as my workday out. Sleeping-in is a waste of precious time.
Third, my Bella book's illustrations are finally coming along again. I understand writers sometimes get caught in "imposter syndrome," a sense of disbelief in one's author-self. I wonder if that's me as I still get caught up with perfectionism and procrastination that extends my production time. Perhaps that will always be a part of my personality?
So that's LIFE for this Friday, February 21, 2025. Now LIBERTY is another subject. Liberty is freedom, permission, and independence. I am fortunate to be free to live where I choose, write what I want to, and read any book I pick. I am also free to disagree with people who want to take away these freedoms from others. What can I do about this? What can WE do about this? Stay tuned!
Today I wish you NOT a Frozen Friday like it is here,
Pat
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