Everything sublime is as difficult as it is rare. Baruch Spinoza

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Sunshine


It's a sunshiny morning, brisk but bright. The only plant leafing out are the honeysuckle bushes. Otherwise, still bare. I'm reading a book Boud recommended, Embracing Elderhood, by Howard Englander. I'm not very far into it but I am liking it. I enjoy his writing style and what he has to say.

I'm going to embrace my elderhood. I may have had a Freudian slip. I initially wrote embarrass my elderhood.


 

13 comments:

Granny Sue said...

I think embarrass is the best word! Excellent choice.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Sunny here no leaves yet not even a hint of wispy green:)

DeniseinVA said...

The word ‘embarrass’ made me smile. Boud’s recommendation sounds like a very good one and Frieda looks very comfortable :)

Boud said...

I recommended Elderhood by Dr. Louise Aronson. Never heard of this other but maybe I'll take your recommendation!

Pixie said...

That cat looks so comfy. It snowed again last night. Fuck.

Boud said...

I went to borrow your book and it's not in my library system. So I asked them to get it.

Miss Merry said...

Pretty sure I am embarassing mine.

nick said...

Embarrassing your elderhood sounds fun. I shall see if I can embarrass my own.

Val Ewing said...

I am eagerly awaiting embarrassing my children in elderhood. One son will be horrified, the other will love it and encourage it.
Elderhood. I should look that book up! Thanks for both suggestions from Boud and you.

Lori Skoog said...

Ahhhhh Elderhood. It sure comes with a lot more pain......

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Awwww...beautiful portrait.

Anvilcloud said...

And the cat (I can’t remember their names) is embracing comfort as only a cat can.

CheerfulMonk said...

I'll have to look that book up. 😊