7AM crowded grocery shopping
once again triggered anxiety.
An unhealthy looking man,
coughing & sneezing, no mask,
lingering in the aisles.
Scared me.
I talked to our pleasant manager,
but once home, tension lingered.
So I gathered my art bag
and headed to a bench in City Park.
Highlights on lively small waves,
like 4th of July sparklers,
sun & breeze.
like 4th of July sparklers,
sun & breeze.
View of Penobscot Bay to Blue Hill
and the distant mountains of Acadia.
It didn't completely take away my stress,
but for some brief moments
I breathed in healthy air.
And sketched.
It's a beautiful watercolor. From what I have read, I understand that a few seconds near someone while shopping isn't a problem. It's prolonged closeness that's a problem. In NY, it's only a suggestion that people wear masks, which I think is plain stupid. I hope your time painting has settled you.
ReplyDeleteI just saw an article about how to talk to people not wearing masks. Will try to send.
ReplyDeleteI so understand that stress. I would be panicking then and probably still now. You'll probably be fine and that's what I'm going to think. I'm so glad you found a good way to get lost in your painting and the beautiful day and that it helped alleviate some of the stress. It's a lovely painting -- I can feel the warmth and breeze. I hope you can have a relaxing evening.
ReplyDeleteOh hon! I too find folks sans masks, especially at the grocery store -- and with kids in tow, a really scary time, and to think of this fellow coughing -- mercy --- Please please stay safe and well ... Love the beach scene especially your rocks -- !!
ReplyDeleteDear Rita you found the perfect cure for your stress...sketching. What a beautiful one too. For me when I am stresses I usually go out for a long walk with the dogs. It helps me feel calmer-maybe now that the weather has warmed perhaps I will take my sketchbook along too. I will take that good tip from you dear friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to destress--fresh air and sketching. Being in the moment. I wish I was there with you sketching--at least six feet away, of course :).
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