Day 2 - 122 -- Under the Effects of Inertia

The day has been less productive than planned. Inertia rules. If you are moving it keeps you moving and if you are not moving it sustains that lack of action. Needless to say, the latter is prominent at my place today. A bit of laundry was completed but many of the reading and calculating projects seemed not to take off well.

In the evening, the first major event of the convocation weekend occurred. It has gone by many names over the years, but has settled on a farewell ceremony rather than the earlier mass or liturgy, which limited attendance of some. It is a lovely event that combines tradition with current norms. It can be delightful when weather cooperates as the procession is outdoors with everyone in academic regalia (not the warmest nor does it stand up well in a wind <smile>).  Beginning in early evening, the sun has set by the end of the ceremony. Students traditionally form an honour guard outside the chapel with lit candles through which the faculty walk as they exit the event. Very beautiful to see tonight along with the nearly full moon and stars.

I'm not sure why some days it seems so difficult to get to the 'to do' list even when it involves reading reports or calculating accounts <smile>.  The overwhelming urge to do nothing is an odd feeling. I tried to make a grocery list and couldn't concentrate long enough -- I felt bored <sigh>. It brought to mind a song we sang when I was a child -- one that I rediscovered on a Harry Connick, Jr. CD years later. I'll share another somewhat recent version here tonight. Enjoy!

Lazy Bones -- Leon Redbone