zirconium: snapshot of oysters enjoyed in Charleston (oysters)
zirconium ([personal profile] zirconium) wrote2020-07-07 10:49 pm

rompecabezas

This word showed up in my Spanish progress test today. Its dictionary definitions include "jigsaw puzzle," "something complicated," "problem," and "headache." I am delighted by this word.

Two years ago today:

2018.07.07 sup warrior
Warrior pose on paddleboard

I was on that lake probably 3-5 times most weeks that summer, being determined to make the most of my Locals Unlimited pass with Nashville Paddle Company. I'd like to get back to being on the water that often, but first I need to regain my workout groove. I was feeling the burn during tonight's light effort, both from the arms routine and from sweat stinging raw skin. But my foot is no longer twanging, so resting it was the right call.

A recurring theme the past two days has been letters between women. During yesterday's lively NMWA happy hour in honor of Frida Kahlo, her letter to Georgia O'Keeffe sparked some interest. And, a friend on Twitter shared Jodie Comer's marvelous recitation of a letter from Vita Sackville-West to Virginia Woolf.
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[personal profile] kirbyfest 2020-07-08 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
what a great picture! Good for you.