Guacamole

I know it’s a cliché, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true – it’s so easy to dismiss the simple things when they are easily obtained, and when everything feels like a struggle, if we pay attention, those “simple” things are recognized for the little miracles that they are. In the middle of a snowstorm, and in the middle of a really tough day which is smack dab in the middle of really challenging times, I have food, a roof over my head, heat, and really good friends and family (and a special shout-out to a really great auntie). And one of those friends just made the perfect bowl of guacamole. And because I’m not feeling great today also ran errands for me.

I want to be clear that I have nothing against making money, I don’t hold any romantic vision of the starving artist and I am totally ready for the day when I look back on these times and laugh and ask myself how I managed to get through them. And I fully intend to be there, in those new and improved times. In the meantime, I want to make sure that I notice all of the miracles that come my way and to do my best to remember them come better times. Strike the word “better” and replace it with “easier.”

P.S. A tough day ended on a high note – watched a screening at oft-mentioned Vox Pop, of the movie Two Lovers, which was co-written by my friend Ric Menello (check it out, it’s wonderful – Two Lovers), an intervention by a good friend (you know who you are – and I thank you), more words of support, and a very fun snowball fight. Perfect. Thank you.