August had been a time to plan for the next “season,” and a time to prepare for a trip home. If the summer heat wasn’t too oppressive, I would have been out in the garden, readying for autumn planting.
It is impossible to plan for another performing arts season this year. That is, if there is a new season to be planned. I will not be making a trip home this year. Not only because of mom’s passing but also because of the difficulties caused by the pandemic. Although I will make plans for our gardens, there are also changes—a positive one: There will be new roof constructions and installations of solar pannels. Then, we will have a newly designed patio framed by planters.
I was reminded of the two-year anniversary of the first post on goldfishodyssey. Writing and posting have come part of my life during the last two years. The structure of the site, with minor changes along the way, has stabilized. Changes in my personal life as well as in the outside world slowed me down from time to time. But my reason for starting a blog hasn’t changed: through sharing my experiences and knowledge, however limited it might be, I wish to connect people of various cultures.
Again, I like to give thanks to all the friends who continue to support my effort by pointing out my mistakes, giving me suggestions, and encouraging me to journey further. Even though I do get weary and do wonder where the road leads, it is comforting to know that I am not alone.
THANKS. 謝謝.