summer in nevada lasts a long time and is just now turning into fall. i spent a wonderful saturday at the farm, watching the last rows of corn being harvested, picking the last batch of tomatoes and memorizing the intoxicating smell of hundreds of tomato plants five feet high, in tight rows. this week a cold front is on its way with temperatures in the 30s at night. i'm looking forward to another season to enjoy mornings and evenings by my fireplace and watching snow from my beautiful view of the mountains. last year the first snow was on october 10, the day my oldest son turned 30 and one week after i was told i had cancer.
last sunday was spent in the middle of nowhere, in the desert, with matt and molly for matt's 46-mile dirt bike race, the mother chukar 100. watching the racers begin the race, plunging into a dust storm where they can't see anything, not knowing what to expect, holding on tight, using all their skills, and hoping for the best - that reminded me of my cancer experience. and what a wild ride that was.
it's been a fantastic summer - ended treatment in july and have enjoyed every single day since. and only 21 days till paris!!
5 comments:
that is so great to hear!! Have a wonderful time in Paris...
I hope the crisp, cool days of autumn are as glorious as your summer !
Bonsoir : ) I have been taking french lessons since moving to Luxembourg 4 weeks ago...it so nice to read about your wonderful summer. I have also been truly enjoying my time since treatment ended. Every single day : )
Greetings from Luxembourg (not Stuttgart anymore)
Alex
dear beth, indigo, and alex - so glad to hear from you! we've all come a long way. cheers to a wonderful fall and upcoming winter! xoxo
Your article reminds me a bit of Tanja Blixen´s autobiography "Out of Africa" where she describes her impressions of the country and the life on her farm in a similar way......
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