“Instead of constantly asking ourselves the question of why we're here, maybe we should be savoring the simpler truth: We are here.”

― Mikki Brammer, The Collected Regrets of Clover

I wake, determined to book a few night for us on the Oregon coast. Surprised to find a few opening at the end of June, I am so happy when I am successful. The kids commit to dog sitting and suddenly I find myself having something to look forward to.

I walk the yard in the early evening and find the peonies opening and the Irises all in bloom. The Irises will be gone tomorrow, for the deer love them. But, they are here today to savor.