Journal: 9/12/05

Yesterday I quietly enjoyed one of the loveliest days I can recall. Once again, the temperature was in the pleasant 70s, the sky was soft and blue all day, and there was a gentleness in the air that made me feel like both resting on hillsides and shouting in happiness. I didn’t do much – just a little puttering around my classroom, riding my bike up and down silent streets, watching some football, talking with Matt about teaching – but it was nonetheless one of the nicest days I’ve had all summer. I fell asleep knowing that peacefulness is stronger in this world than chaos.