Comparison

Curtains swaying as leaves on the oak tree
cat lazing on the couch, like a lion in the sun
coffee as cold as ice
hot as an oven
cool as if stand next to a fan
a breeze that is as welcome as a warm caress

Pay attention to light, shadows, and weather

Since I didn't go out yesterday, I have not got much to say.

All I can say was the weather was hot, over 100 degrees.  The blinds in my living room windows were closed , but thanks to my cat, they cannot close all the way, so  for most of the day, there was a shadow that covered the room.

In the afternoon, I opened the front door to turn on the swamp cooler.  I looked out and, on my porch, was a shadow that was very misleading.  It made the porch look like it would be cool, but in actuality, it was hotter than blazes out there.

In the last lesson, I asked you to pay attention to sensations in your body.  Spend a few minutes now taking notes on what you observed.

Since it was 103 degrees, all I felt was hot.
Sweat rolling down my face, chest and back
tired because of the heat
hungry at night because I am trying to break old habits and acquire new by not eating late at night

Spend a few minutes now taking notes on what you observed.  If you've already done this, you can reread your notes and decide if there's anything you want to add.

The curtains move as the fan and the swamp cooler blow.  It's so hot, neither I or my cats dare to move lest we turn into jelly, flowing all over the floor, like sticky molasses.  The sweat melts my makeup off my face, and I can see my bare skin.  I dragged myself to the bathroom sink and, took a quick bath.  As I feel the cool water wash over my skin, I gratefully feel revived again and I'm ready to face the heat.

In the last lesson, I asked you to pay attention to clothes and belongings that express something about their owners.  Spend a few minutes now taking notes on what you observed.  If you've already done this, you can reread your notes and decide if there's anything you want to add.

I only remember a few people yesterday, when I went to church.

Ron...my ride.  He is wearing a crisp pin striped shirt with tan slacks
He looks fresh and clean and business like

As does the pastor, inn the same type of clothing

The women all were in their summer dresses

Caroline sat next to me.  She wore a bright royal blue sleeveless dress.  She looked beautiful, except for the tattoo on her shoulder which may lead on to believe that she has a secret, darker life.

Bella, my 7 yr-old darling was wearing a light blue, crisp sleeveless little dress with a white bodice.  She, as always, looked like an angel.

Nancy, as always, wore a pant suit.  I didn't notice the color or cut, as she bent over the seat next to me to say hello.

Spend just a few minutes taking notes on some of the people you've seen since the last lesson, and the details you might use to describe them.  If you've already done this, you can reread your notes and decide if there's anything you want to add.

I went to the doctor by bus.

The bus driver was a tall, burly man, with beefy hands. His skin was dark and rough like sandpaper. He wore sunglasses so as to hide the intention of his soul.  He had a beard that was shaped like a ice cream cone.

The receptionist's hair was black as the night, short and had a a crest just like a cockatiel.

When the doctor swooped in, I saw the he was birdlike, thin with long legs like a flamingo with glasses.

Spend a few minutes taking notes on the sensory details you noticed since last time, and on how distance changes these details.

First of all, I have a migraine, so I am in pain.  No matter how I detach myself from it to create distance, it doesn't go away.

It's really hot and the snow seems like it would be refreshing

Neighbors are noisy, and I think of how it would feel to be away from it, would bring silence.