About time for another post

Wow - Seems like the summer is almost over. I have found many excuses to avoid posting. Alas. But the time seems right today. I am great at procrastinating. Posting requires thinking, putting thoughts into an order, finding them meaningful. Doing, being active, seems to be easier. However, I will admit, sometimes 'doing' is less satisfying than 'thinking'.
The summer has included travel to Taos, San Francisco, Seattle and Virginia Beach. Each trip had its enjoyment - seeing new places, being with friends, theater, beach, quiet time. I have found a new literary enjoyment - historical novels. Anne Perry, CJ Sansom, Brenda Vantrease write about England pre-1700, if I remember correctly. The latter two deal with the conflicts between church and state. I am interested in those controversies in the current world; I am enjoying the precursors to our contemporary struggles.
I also have enjoyed Rockies baseball games and probably spend too much time watching them. It is men's sport. Women's games are not broadcast, not talked about much. My interest continues because friends are involved, it is something to follow and learn/talk about, and admire the abilities of the players. I wouldn't like to have my life so public, but then I don't have the talent either.
The other major focus for the summer has been purchasing a 'mountain place'. Carla and I have talked about this for years. The ONE finally became available. We take possession 8/15. The view is fantastic. Enough space inside, pool outside, close to open space, hiking nearby. We are excited. However, to furnish another dwelling had taken more time than I/we imagined. It will be worth it. I am looking foward to being in, relaxing and enjoying the neighbors and the town. A dream come true.