September 13, 2018, Prescott-
There are two kinds of events that impact anyone’s life. Scheduled and anticipated occasions tend to get most of my attention. My niece’s wedding, earlier this year, was the centerpiece of my scheduling the entire road trip, with a gathering at a friend’s house, two weeks later, being the climax of the journey. My mother’s 90th birthday, this past Monday, entailed careful gifting and a pleasant early morning call. Another family event, of which I will speak closer to its happening, will take place in mid-November. There are numerous faith-based and community events here, between now and December, that will take on an urgency, either in the minds of their organizers and/or in terms of their real impact on our community.
The second kind of event, of course, is the random, serendipitous happening. Spontaneity is common to our species. So, a late night message from a friend or loved one will also take on a certain urgency. A chance encounter with a good-hearted soul, or with an opposite number, will do likewise. Dealing with miscreants, in Montreal, during the above-mentioned road trip, was certainly an example of this last. Connecting with U.S. Federal and Canadian provincial authorities was an example of dealing with good-hearted souls. Then, there was the run down to Florida, out of concern fro my mother-in-law’s fragile health, especially after the losses of her last-surviving sibling and one of her cousins, earlier this year. Here at Home Base, numerous things happen, almost daily, that are either on a whim or the results of several prior events-but somehow are not anticipated.
I deal better with the random and sudden, than I used to. People’s individual concerns and events seem to be hyper-urgent, these days, so I feel the need to keep myself sharp. Even across the country, as dear friends and extended family prepare for yet another “Storm of a Lifetime”, or maybe four such storms, I keep ready for whatever might be needed.
Spontaneity is becoming routine.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
Your post reminded me of a quote I’d read once –
“Why not seize the pleasure at once? — How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!”
― Jane Austen
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Yes, and but for the money involved, preparation would seem a waste of time.
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Well said. I’m wondering about your “Family Event ” and hoping you will be attending Aram’s wedding!!
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I will attend the religious ceremony, next spring. The civil ceremony would be too expensive, too soon, and it would be over in a flash.
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Ah, the ‘go with the flow’ comes to my mind 😉
Wishing you another peaceful and wonderful weekend, dear Gary.
XxX
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That, it will be. Thank you, Patty.
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I am so bad at spur of the moment events. My days are so busy and when the spur of the moment things pop up it puts me behind. A good day is one that I get everything off my list….lol
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I managed to read every one of the posts on my reader. That, in itself, is sometimes seemingly a fool’s errand.
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Yes I know what you mean. I spend all morning doing my blog and reading all the comments too! However, this is my time and it gives my day have a wonderful start! Have a fantastic day!
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Have a great weekend, Diane!
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As I read your post, it was hard to get past the part that your mom is 90! Bless her heart! If she has a secret to living longer I want to know! 😉 💕
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Her only secrets: “One day at a time” and “This, too, shall pass.” There has been so much that has passed.
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Words of wisdom 💕
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You are so thoughtful and caring. Your family, and community are blessed to have you on their side.
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I do my best. Thanks for your kind words.
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I hope the upcoming event goes well for you.
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Me, too. Thanks, Angy.
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