Friday, September 25, 2009

Acorns in Milkglass

We like Fridays. No school, so that means a relaxed day. We do clean rooms on Fridays and the kids crack out a few chores, but in general, there is lots of loafing about. Today there was even time for a screening of Milo and Otis. A movie classic, if you want our reviews.

And as I was avoiding dinner prep, I noticed the afternoon sun sliding over our bowl of birthday acorns. Afternoon light is so mysterious. Dark and textured yet bright and smooth.

But, time to put an end to my lolly-gagging. As lovely as the tableau is, somehow I don't think my family would be content with acorn-staring in place of their dinner. Off I go ...