Sunny Saturday
I was very thankful for a jacket this afternoon when I got my walking in. The back, shoulders and hips are feeling much better and welcome the walking. Mike T, the physical therapist, has instilled in me that when I honor by central point of gravity during walking, my body will respond. Everyone’s personal point of gravity is located three to four inches behind our belly buttons. Had I ever been told that before? I don’t think so. Holding myself tall and straight while walking honors that central point of gravity. When one begins to walk with the upper body leaning forward, it also encourages the penguin walk, side to side, as we fear putting one foot in front of the other as tipping forward. So much for the physical health tip for the week!
When Dennis and I went to visit my brother, Calvin, in Decorah this late summer, I was sent home with something from decades ago. In 1980, myself, Kevin and Kevin’s dad Orlin took some painting classes from Shirley Olin. Those painting classes were held in the Civil Defense room in the basement of the Watonwan County courthouse. I had given Calvin and his wife Lois one of my paintings. As Calvin’s have moved into a much smaller home with little bare wall space, the painting was sent home with us.
Calvin’s are both smokers and the surface of the painting did give evidence of that. I was leery of cleaning it. With not much to loose, Dennis took the painting out of the frame and the cleaning took place. The latex paints had a spray finish on it, so . . . I am happy with how it cleaned up. Dennis gave the soft wood frame a cleaning and then gave it several coats of clear ploy. Yup, it evoked a lot of memories and worthy of being kept for a few more decades.
Dennis has had company in the patio porch. Dwayne the tractor fellow has been checking in and brought with him a trailer that Dennis will keep for him in the back of the acre. Apartment living doesn’t provide for much extra space in the parking lots. I think someone backed out of the purchase of that trailer.
Take the weekend as a gift of great weather and the grace of our Lord. Each day is such a gift.