Tuesday, June 25, 2013

My Good Fortune


That's the view from my little tree-top apartment in Victoria, British Columbia and where I arrived last night and was escorted by the wonderful poet Heather McHugh. It would seem that my good fortune knows no bounds, as they say. The weather here is cloudy and I woke last night to the pitter patter of rain, but I slept naked (can I say that, here?) and woke to Canadian birdsong and green treetops. I've made myself coffee and two slices of toast. I've unpacked my suitcase and piled my books on the table beside the bed where I think I'll climb soon. Maybe later I will go for a walk, either to the right and see the town or to the left and see the ocean. Good fortune can come and go, has come and gone and come again.
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17 comments:

  1. fullsoulahead.comJune 25, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Enjoy this slice of heaven. No one deserves it more.

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  2. From the KitchenJune 25, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I can imagine you there and it is good. Enjoy!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. susan t. landryJune 25, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    holy cow--heather mchugh! arent you something! when good fortune comes to visit, best to treat her well.
    sleeping sans nightie and 2 lovely pieces of toast (the holiest of foods) are fine offerings...

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  4. Maggie MayJune 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I'm so, so happy for you. You will appreciate it like no one else. And I think it's odd that we both posted pictures of open windows with trees...like hearts xo

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  5. Ms. MoonJune 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    What a beautiful nest. What a beautiful aerie of a nest.
    Thinking of you there makes me happier than you know.

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  6. DeanaJune 25, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I know you will, but enjoy every minute!!!

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  7. Marylinn KellyJune 25, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Your good fortune speaks of order in a seemingly disorderly universe. You help grow our happiness with yours. For every beautiful moment. xo

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  8. A Cuban In LondonJune 25, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful place. Enjoy your stay there, you deserve it.

    Greetings from London.

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  9. Pauline GainesJune 25, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    What a great place to write. Your day, and your surroundings, sound fabulous.

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  10. 37paddingtonJune 25, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Oh how wonderful. I am so happy for you. That is a beautiful window.

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  11. AJune 25, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Peace and restoration.

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  12. Gemma WisemanJune 25, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    What a wonderful place to just let time drift by and enjoy!

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  13. plantingalongtheverge.comJune 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    How Beautiful! It's so wonderful to picture you there, walking right or left, sleeping in your birthday suit. I love to think about it and I agree, no one deserves it more.
    xxoo
    yo

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  14. Tanya Ward GoodmanJune 25, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Oh, dear Mermaid-Mama! Books, nudity and the sea. All you need!

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  15. Radish KingJune 25, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    I'm so happy for you and I know exactly where you are MOST SPLENDID GREEN

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  16. karioJune 25, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    One of my favorite places on the planet! I hope that each moment stretches out before you in a crystalline space that envelops you.

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  17. Vesuvius At HomeJune 27, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I am so so happy you are there.

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