Andy & Ludi one sunny February day
Ludi & Ehren, playing fools
Today I signed Ludwig up for the Jen Hamilton Clinic at Westar Farms near Ottawa at the end of April. I haven't told him yet.
I watched a video of Jerry Seinfeld interviewing Barack Obama in an instalment of his online comedy series. One moment, Mr. Obama was compelled to ask Mr. Seinfeld if he ever felt 'above it all, at this point'? Mr. Seinfeld quickly answered something like "You know, I just fell in love with the work. It's joyful, difficult, and interesting." I loved this. I also love Seinfeld's documentary about re-inventing himself as a comedian again after his show ended. He is fascinated by the single-minded drive to work on one's passion.
For me now, there isn't a whole lot left to prove, while being realistic about where I live and the economy that comes with it. I'm still trying to improve, but I'm starting to come to terms with the changes that age brings. Things like having to ask for just 'Ranch sauce' on my sub sandwich, instead of 'Lots of Ranch sauce'. My co-workers are buying these bracelets that track your movement (creepy) and count your steps. 10,000 is the magic number, apparently. I'd really like to have a day that doesn't break 100, truthfully.
And while my office job demands much of my energy and attention, the work continues at home. Last summer a young lady started to visit to see the horses, and has won me over with her quiet persistence. She's gone from 'that' kid on her bike showing up with a baggie of cut carrots, to revealing herself as one of those rare ones, the 1 in 10, with the talent, interest and grit to do this well. Her family has leased her a very nice horse at our place and she comes out as much as possible. I can't help but see the parallels to the beginning of my own story, and will do my best, during our time together, to make a rider out of her. Because: it's joyful, difficult, and interesting.
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