Out My Office Window
| There was no entry yesterday because most of my time was spent on taxes. Finally, at 1:00 am Central Daylight Savings Time, they were completed. The labor was not a long one, but was quite painful.
So this morning I made a vow to stop and smell the roses. After all, that's not taxed. The roses aren't blooming yet, but the Japanese Maple out my office window is gorgeous. Later in the summer the heat will take it's toll and lightly scald the leaves, but right now it's perfect. This tree, planted March 29, 2000, was one of the first things we planted after I came here. In my mind, it sort of represents our commitment and the time we have been together. Previously I lived in New Mexico and had planted Japanese Maples twice only to see them shrivel up and die in the arid climate there. This one has thrived, growing slowly, and giving much pleasure. The photo I took this morning doesn't begin to show the many colors and the play of light and shadows it presents. It's absolutely breathtaking (I don't use that term lightly) and I wanted to share it. A Thing of Beauty is a Joy for Ever _Keats |  |