Full Circle

"On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"
                                           From Le Petit Prince by Antoine Saint-Exupéry

I grew up hearing the melodic tones of French, France-French, flow eloquently and fluently from my mother's lips. She was never speaking directly to anyone, anyone present anyway, but (unbeknownst to her) I could sit there for hours listening to her sing-song conversation she was streaming while lost in thought, no doubt, about that day's lesson or a conversation with a colleague or what have you (again, I don't speak the language so I will never know the contents of her many conversations).

I remember seeing various Spanish and French literary works on our bookshelves (Candide, Cien años de soledad, just to name a few). One book in particular stood out- probably because I could recognize one of the words for its English equivalent, the other reason being the illustration depicting a small boy- who looked about my age when I first discovered the novel- featured on the cover page.

"The Little Prince" I remember my mother translating. "What's it about" I naturally inquired, to which I'm sure she gave her best, simpliest description of the philosophical, classical masterpiece. I of course have no idea what she said, but I do remember still not understanding the draw to the story, yet still wanting to know what happened to the little boy on an asteroid who looked like he was my age.

So here we are, some (many) years later and I am flipping through various blogs on social network sites when what do I find? An excerpt, randomly (auspiciously?) quoted (needlessly quoted) on one of the artsy pages (surprise).

Perhaps it's time to pick up a translated copy and join the on-going conversation whispered between authors of yore, their wise-ol' words resonating through the decades often landing on the deaf ears multiple generations (though occasionally, I am sure a few ears perk up and head the authors' caveats of love, life, politicians and power, and of course unexplainable magic that still lurks in the shadows of even the most modern of times).

Since I am at this age, probably (and hopefully) more than ever in need of clear and purposeful vision, learning to listen to my heart, as I am most certain my eyes will do me no good to navigate through this murky and uncertain stage in my life, I feel I can finally learn from this Little Prince the lessons that were lost on my young(er) self when I first stumbled upon this curious, playfully insightful character.

I am looking forward to the read.

Chasing Tail

Saw a bunny rabbit, equipped with a white-cotton tail, in a yard while walking my pup. A fire fly soon flickered near by the rabbit. Two of my favorite things to chase in the summer twilight were chillin' in the same yard at that exact. moment.

I could not have been happier to enjoy that pure moment.


So yea, I like to chase tail. (Shrugs.)

Getting Dirty...

I like to garden. I find it relaxing. I often tend to my tomato plants, rose, and other miscellaneous vegetation when I get home from work. Sometimes I water my water and replant pots while wearing my dress clothes (not my heels though, those come off immediately).

So yea, (shrugs) I like to get dirty.