Surprise! Snow!

7 a.m.: I was surprised this morning to see a thin layer of snow of the deck and railing of my little balcony. Just before dawn it took on a bluish glow and completely changed the appearance of the view form my sliding glass door. Now, half an hour later, the sun is up, and everything has returned to a more expected palette of colors.

Being a writer requires looking at the world through the eyes of a writer. I think that means noticing the little details that--taken together and observed mindfully--make up the larger truth of our world.

I feel very fortunate to be able to wake up to such a lovely view every morning--at least for now. Knowing that everything is impermanent helps me appreciate it even more.

I will not have time to start my day with meditation and writing because I have to drop of my car at the Mazda dealer in Yarmouth at 8 a.m. Fortunately, Joe and his wonderful colleagues at Cape Cod Mazda ( www.capecodmazda.com )  are letting me drive a loaner, so I will come back and do my writing then. I am tossing in an unsolicited and unpaid plug for them, simply because they have treated me very well for the last five years. Good businesses deserve our support.