As the days get longer, there are certain things I do to celebrate this fact. One is around the first day of spring, I walk or peddle but never drive down to the river, go to the boat ramp, take my shoes off and dip my footsies into the river. However this year I fear that my footsies may get tangled up in bureaucratic red tape, not to mention some chemicals or mega doses of minerals that I don't want to soak in. My other spring ritual is to get up before the sun rises and make sure I have some rocks to put on my rock sun calendar. It is my way of honoring the seasons changing. I am sure that the people who have moved into places I have lived in have wondered why there are rocks at angles, and lines, all going east. Maybe it will inspire someone that I don't know. It's the least I can do, eh?
Copyright © 2008, by Jane Goodhart. All Rights Reserved.
Jane Goodhart lives in Salida, Colorado. In addition to writing for Blog Salida, she is also a regular contributor to the Women's Teaching newsletter.
Copyright © 2008, by Jane Goodhart. All Rights Reserved.
Jane Goodhart lives in Salida, Colorado. In addition to writing for Blog Salida, she is also a regular contributor to the Women's Teaching newsletter.
2 comments:
I used to do spring rituals every year but unfortunately I've gotten out of the habit. I didn't do anything this year and I wish I had. Perhaps it's not too late. Thanks for the reminder.
My spring ritual every year is skiing on the last day of the season at Monarch. This year it was especially awesome. For some reason it is never spring for me until I ski that last day.
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