i'm less than three days away.
three days away until i return back home home.
this "home" here in seattle most definitely feels like home,
but not in a way that home is home.
in walking back from queen anne today,
i was stopped.
my mouth dropped.
the mountains today (the cascades...i'm pretty sure),
were extraordinary.
i stepped inside and my specs fogged up.
tell-tale sign that it's time for snow.
my nose and cheeks were red.
red from the brisk, fall wind.
i am continually amazed that i live in this city.
what a plethora of adventurous locations:
beach & mountains; city & residential.
parks galore (not to mention).
what a treat to live here 9 months out of the year.
yet another gift comes complimentary.
i'm blessed to have a home i look forward to returning to.
the other three months are, indeed, quite lovely, too.
with that being said, my 2 weeks left in seattle before christmas,
will be much enjoyed and soaked in -
especially with all the christmas cheer and joy.
and the family i have, thankfully, here in sea town.
yet back in good ol' idaho,
the mountains of snow are calling my name.
the home-cooked meals are patiently awaiting my stomach's dream.
that family of mine has my heart.
