A Tale of Envy

I went outside between rain showers. There high above me was a flock of hawks. They were soaring, flying without moving a feather or a wing, just riding the updrafts. around and around they went.  It was curious.  Some circled to the left and some circled to the rightl  You'd think they might have a head-on collision but they seem brighter than people, who certainly would smack into one another.

I envied theirskill and comfort in the air.

While they were circling a huge motor home parked nearby.  It was self contained, having everything one would need for keeping house on the road, where-ever one wandered.  On the back were hanging two bicycles, AND they towed a compact car.  I wished I had had one of those a few years back.

I envied their motorhome and comfort on the road.

HOWEVER, I got an email from an old friend who had been talking to the landlord of the house I rented at the coast, with a deck and a dock, where I kept my three boats.  She said that he said that I had been "the best tenant he had ever had."  Made me tear up for a moment. 

And I was reflecting on the fine place I live now.  It is neat and clean, with lots of staff to help and wait on us. We feel cared for all the time. 

I guess some people might envy me

Tags: Envy