One way to appreciate solitude is to have peace and quiet after social event. Remember the story of the farmer’s wife who complained about the noise their one dog made in the farmhouse? So the farmer brought in all the farm animals , who of course filled the house with constant noice. The wife continued to complain. Then each day her husband took one animal back to the barn, until only their dog remained. The wife had no noise to complain about. And the lived happily ever after.
We enjoyed three days of July 4th festivities at our house. Grandchildren sleeping over, three dogs to pick up the crumbs, family coming and going, the parade, many meals. Now all is quiet here. This farmer’s wife notices and appreciates it, but looks forward to a full house again.
We enjoyed three days of July 4th festivities at our house. Grandchildren sleeping over, three dogs to pick up the crumbs, family coming and going, the parade, many meals. Now all is quiet here. This farmer’s wife notices and appreciates it, but looks forward to a full house again.