sweetness and sunshine defeat wintergrim at last

here on high cold desert plateau

wasps erupt from everywhere and set to, siting future nests here and there under the eaves

outdoors, 70 degrees F. - in the writingtrailer, oh! Sylvia, it is 95

unbearable

but we expected this

I am outdoors on cushioned patio chair, under umbrella tilted into descending sun

sliding devices about to follow the sliver of shade remaining

bit of breeze twisting the umbrella on its mast

today is a workday - weekends always best - but no sleep until 5am, and so slept until late, then stream of visitors and interruptions

now pets are fed, visitors gone, & my hands relax onto keyboard even knowing that very soon beloved Husband will emerge, his own work complete, at the agreed-upon hour

and I will welcome him