Saturday, August 8, 2009

Home and Dry

I closed on my house two years ago today. It was a long, complicated search, like most of them are I suppose. The first day I saw it, I thought the landscaping was perfect. No work needed there. But the interior? Oh, my. You don’t even want to know. It took a lot of time, money and labor to get it turned around but I love it now. I was fortunate to have help from several good friends. When I walk around the house, I see their input in every detail…large and small. It occurred to me today that Jake is the main reason I bought this place instead of a loft or a condo. He spent the day outside with Danny and me, lounging on the grass while we worked in the yard. Later, we cooked brats on the grill in the backyard. Oh, and by the way, I start my new job on Monday. How much better can things be? As Spalding Gray said, a perfect moment.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Promised You a Miracle

OK, something is working. Jake’s leg has improved dramatically. The bump has virtually disappeared and the wound has healed. Look at this posting or this one if you want to see the difference. Is it the Liposomal Clodronate or Lomustine? Antibiotics or anti-inflammatories? Positive thinking or prayer? Ah, does it really matter? It’s all about living in the moment, don’t you think? No more bandages for now. But you might see them pop up again when we need to accessorize. Everything looks good on a white background.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Denver Parks #23

Here’s Jake at the Gates Tennis Center. It’s actually open to the public, something I did not know. It was renovated last year and now features 20 courts. They’re also hosting the Colorado State Open from September 11th – 20th. I’ve driven by this one hundreds of times but never stood here until today. That’s one of the things I enjoy about this process. Stopping the car, getting out and just absorbing the environment for a moment instead of rushing by at 40 mph.