Just when you don’t expect it, someone offers you an eggnog. No I don’t know what it is, it looked like a caramel milkshake.

And by surprise, someone will offer you a cookie baked by their aunt, the one they only get to talk to once a year.

And if you are lucky, you will be offered fries with that.

And if you are a fine and upstanding friend of the inspired and bold, you will be given a seat at the table.

Join us.

They had booked early to be sure of sitting in the area with the softest blades of grass.

The concert started on time, with introductions to the musicians who would perform and thanks to the organizers and benefactors.

The rain stayed away.

A light hazy sun warmed but did not burn.

People recognized old friends in the audience.

Sandwiches were plentiful and well presented in woven baskets, they were served on fine china with linen napkins.

The music was good.

Did you look longingly, yet perceptively?

Being aware of the filters, emotion, nostalgia and familiarity – among others, which can sway thinking into muddy waters rather than crystal clear aquamarine clarity, is a good aim.

Uninfluenced perception does not exist.

Aware and considered reflection can be achieved.

Think, look, listen.

Learn, interpret and be wise.

Defining the easy way. Avoiding the complicated. Specifying simplicity.

As the sun rises, so the curtains groan in complaint.

But the windows are open and the fresh air rejuvenating.

Breathe in and move.

Good morning to the new arrivals.

I’m not telling you my name.

I’m not telling you what I do.

I’m not telling you how I take my coffee.

I’m not telling you what I normally drink.

Just listen, without asking questions.

Those questions are only seeking predicted answers.

Sometimes you really can open the window and see the view.