at home (part 2)

urban remedy

Today was a relaxing urban retreat. My work burnout was remedied by a mid-morning hole-up in Cafe Allegro. This little alleyway coffee shop offered the perfect combination of giant windows, ivy, and brick wall, and I spent some overcast morning hours gazing at "I just got off my bike" Seattle-ites and poring over my latest well of wisdom, "Created to Be His Help Meet." This, my friends, is a freaking ridiculous book that is completely transforming my understanding of women and the Bible and LIFE. Yes, life. My scribbled notes in the margin protest,

"She can't be serious!"
"This is crazy talk!"

and the occasional smidgen of humility,

"Help me know this!"

I'm excited for new wisdom. Anyway, the misty morning was perfect for photos and journaling and happiness. After Charlie finished class we stood on a grate. Not really a highlight of the day but I took a picture I liked and he smiled with me. My soul was refreshed and ready to return to the suburbs, oh the suburbs.