Monday 21 December
It’s the winter solstice today. The shortest daylight day of the year. In itself, I find that pretty sad but then, it means that everyday from tomorrow onwards lengthens slightly in daylight. Next stop, spring.
Six words, forming a story, is a format inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s tale “For sale: baby shoes, never worn,” And in these trying times, a number of folk, famous and not so famous alike, have written their own in an attempt at focussing on their own positive thoughts and experiences.
“Midwinter Miracle, Blackbird Song At Dawn” – was Monty Don’s creation. This talked to me, particularly as I had a blackbird song experience the other morning leaving for work. Many of them have left these shores for the winter but many also stay put, wintering in the UK.
“Renewed Appreciation For What’s Actually Important” – was shared by a key worker trying to remain positive under the greatest pressure they have ever experienced.
“Memories and sunshine feed our spirit.” I really like this one from a person in the US. They have had to deal with not only a badly mismanaged Coronavirus, but also a painful presidential election.
Thinking of happier days gone by and the potential of sunshine yet to come is really all we have to feed our spirits right now.
I’ve been trying to write my own but finding it very difficult. There’s a danger of it becoming some cheesy affirmation for our time. “I’ll give it some thought tomorrow.”
The Bald Birder 