A Little Too Serious

I think people take life (and themselves) a little too seriously. Nobody smiles, nobody laughs. In general, people march along looking pretty solemn. Nobody twirls nobody skips.

I really feel like if I flutter down the Quay wearing faery wings, I will be judged. People will not feel like it's a magical day, but will scowl and think "Who is that silly girl wearing wings? It's a little early for Halloween."

Yet why can't we wear costumes, dress up, have a good time?

And why cannot I not talk to the trees and flowers? Give them a wave as I walk by? Why cannot I not say hello to a special tree every time I pass?

I even feel like people take it the wrong way when I smile at their dogs (mostly retrievers, some labs, even some scrumpy dogs). No, there's nothing really wrong with me. I just enjoy a nice dog and have major dog envy. It's easier to enjoy cats because they are free roaming. Dogs are tethered and harder to approach. So if I smile and stare, I'm just being friendly!

Lighten up, wearing some bunny ears or a tutu. Pat a tree as you pass and stop to smell the autumn roses!