Working on detachment, my anxiety, and the joys of limbo

[Phoebe]

I know, Painter, I know. It just always seems silly to drive an hour for a nature walk.

Driving for a hike is different.

I'm definitely a rural person. Put me in the country, with a couple small cities nearby, and that's about perfect. I can go out for anything I need, and then I get to return home to a place that nourishes my soul. I been listening to a mourning dove, red-wing blackbirds, grackles, a song sparrow, a robin, and barn swallows while I've been typing. I like that.

I've been outside working on projects for a few hours now, and needed a bit of food and a bit of a break. Thought I'd check in with an update. I feel like I am steadily making things better around here, even if it is a long, slow process. I don't mean to imply that the place is completely wrecked, because it surely is not. All told, maybe 1.5 acres of the 120+ is messed up, and even within that space it's just patches that are rough, not the whole area. Building sites, for instance.

I've been spending quality time with my animals, so that's good, too. I know, I'm supposed to be with PEOPLE, but it's been raining for days and will again tomorrow. Today, however, is gorgeous. I'm feeling good, and I'm rolling with it.

Hope everyone is having a lovely day!