Almost every evening, around 7:30pm, when the sun is in just the right position to shade the street in my tree-lined neighborhood, I walk my Princey-Poo-Poo.
Yesterday evening, the cicadas were louder than I remember during any other walk.
Their music started out mezzo, or moderately soft, but only for second, before rising to a crescendo that was almost deafening (not really).
As I listened, I thought, I'm experiencing a symphony of cicadas.
I absolutely did not want to leave the house today, except to run a specific errand. But, I could tell my recently-graduated daughter was eager to get out. She spent the last 3 years making a life in Austin, but is now in transition as she moves back home. So, I did my best to extend our outing as much as I could.
1. Petco - to return an unneeded item
2. Michael's - to browse the isles
3. Marshalls / Home Goods - to check out the gourmet foods
4. Starbucks - for a late lunch and cold drinks
5. TJ Maxx - since it's on the way home (and they also have gourmet foods)
We didn't need to, nor did we, spend a lot of money. Because, today was more about spending time.
Quality Time is her Love Language after all.
