I Always Snap Photos in Anticipation of What I Will Blog About, But When I Looked at This One This Morning...Well, I Have a Definition for Life. These Moments...

Halloween turned out rather great. I woke up, binged on a Facebook Marketplace purchase (a gym elliptical...I love when rich people indulge and don't really need things), grilled for the week, and hiked with Chitunga along the Sound. I also gave away 420 pieces of candy and 120 books. Great to see life moving forward again. 

Ah, but the photo. I'm always snapping images because I never know what I want to write about at the end of the day, and Chitunga came in from Stamford for father/son time. I was photographing the clouds, when I asked him to step in. Ironically, we were talking about The Great Whatever, a purpose to life, regionality, having an intent, and the power of love. This morning, when I was going through photos I took yesterday, I thought to myself, "Dang. This photograph captures everything I believe in.

I think I might be recovering. I was able to keep up with Chitunga and Karal's Legolas-pace and I enjoyed every second of our conversation and bonding. I love the water, the sky, the colors in the rock, and the way the light hits. I welcome anyone and all who can paint to replicate this picture for me. I am now thinking this is exactly the color scheme I want in my bedroom. It's this...the way light hits the Long Island Sound and the kid...well, adult. 

My purpose and meaning. My meaning and purpose. All of it.

I have to say, of all the trick or treaters who came to my house last night (there were 100s and it ended at 8:15 p.m., thank God), the moment that captured me the most was from a group of 4 African American, middle grade males...perhaps junior high. I gave them each a book and they said, "This is interesting. Can we have another. We all like to read." So, I opened up several boxes for them to choose. One kid said, "This is like the magic house." 

That's totally why I wanted to give away books. I did give away candy, too. There was the girl who said, "Books are stupid. Can I have another Snickers bar?" Of course. Just make your heart happy, kid.

I'm just thankful for today: my new elliptical, time with Chitunga, the happiness of kids, most kids, getting books in their bags, and the fact that the temperature, sky, waterways, and winds were simply perfect. 

Yes, I am going to regret spending two days this weekend avoiding work and responsibilities, but that photo of Tunga. That's all I need.  

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