simple things...

Tonight I'm very tired. Work has been challenging lately. A key
project has not gone well, and has to be re-planned again. Success
is a must, but the deadlines are difficult. And we're all quite tired.
Glad for a break this weekend. It's much needed and long overdue.

My plans are simple - laundry, cleaning, and time in my garden.
Maybe read one of the books on my summer reading list.

Tomorrow is Tisha B'Av, and while I like to follow holy days on
the calendar, I won't follow the ritual fast or other observances.
I will remember with my jewish friends, the destruction of the
holy temple, but I will also think of the resurrection of Christ.
I will think about the return of the 12 scouts from Canaan, and
celebrate with milk, honey, and almonds.

As the world watches events in China, and families wander about their
regular days, I will be quiet, and very much enjoy simple things...

The altars you make for me must be simple altars of earth.
Offer on such altars your sacrifices to me-your burnt offerings
and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and your cattle.
Build altars in the places where I remind you who I am, and
I will come and bless you there ... (Ex.20:24)