A lovely Saturday for Mother’s Day weekend. Where has the year gone? Since I missed the Cigar Bar at Paducha today, I have made my own on the Writing Porch. I am a bit like Kramer on Seinfeld when he was watching Jerry’s apartment for him and subsequently had a real Party before Jerry’s return. When Jerry returned, Kramer was lying placidly on the couch. When Jerry asked what had happened in his absence, Kramer replied, “Not much.”

We watch and wait for what is coming. Life is a mystery, and we are performers in the drama. It is possible to have peace and purpose in the midst of troubled times. Community is important. Someone to wait with you.

‘I think we should wait here for the coming of Godot,’ Chet said. ‘He is coming with a message regarding the meaning of life and what we should do next,’ Chet continued. ‘I met Godot once in a dream,’ Chet noted. ‘He told me that he had the answers to life’s persistent questions,’ Chet laughed. ‘Godot said that we should wait for him and he would tell us what is coming next,’ Chet winked. ‘Godot said that what we perceive as reality is a dream and our dreams are reality,’ Chet smiled. ‘He noted that it seems we have been waiting for a long time, but really it has been short,’ Chet continued. ‘Godot said that all will be revealed sooner than we think,’ Chet chuckled.

‘Now hold on just a minute,’ Billy B said. ‘We have been here for what seems like days waiting for Godot, and I am getting tired of sitting on this park bench,’ Billy B continued. ‘I am beginning to wonder if he will show up,’ Billy B proclaimed. ‘I think I have been waiting for Godot my entire life with more mysteries coming each day,’ Billy B said. ‘The past few Golden Years have revealed the question what it’s all about, Alfie,’ Billy B winked. ‘Remember when Neva J had the Magic Mirror in our youth, and we saw what appeared to be another universe in its reflection,’ Billy B said. ‘That mystical experience has stayed with me for my life. There is more that we do not see than what we see,’ Billy B laughed.

‘Follow me,’ the Old Man said from a spot on the hill far from the park bench. ‘I hear you are waiting for Godot,’ the Old Man said. ‘Godot is a busy man he said. ‘ He asked me to lead you to his favorite spot in the woods next to the rushing creek,’ the Old Man continued. ‘When you gaze into the water, you will see a key to your quest,’ the Old Man noted. ‘You will see part of the answer to the Grand Mystery,’ the Old Man chuckled.