Heavens, it’s so beautiful out there today that I threw a jacket on and started taking pictures at about 7:15. The play of light and shadow was simply gorgeous.
It’s much cooler today. The birds are singing, it’s relatively quiet (we live on a busy road) and Don has already taken his morning walk. We’re now on our second cup of coffee.
We mowed yesterday – it was especially tiring as the grass was very long due to the rain we’ve had. But it sure looks pretty now! Next up (probably tomorrow) the corral and the back forty. I think we’ll take a break today.
We have declared today to be a break from all news. We will relax, do whatever brings us joy, and that’s it. That’s more than enough.
I am always grateful for my home, though we pay a hefty mortgage. To us, it’s worth it. I am blessed with a shelter that I love, with gardens and paths through our woods (all of which we have created) and all sorts of wildlife. It’s never more beautiful here than it is in May and June. One of the gifts of the lockdown is a renewed appreciation for simple things. For this fleabane that is blossoming all over the property. For the play of light and shadow in the living room and kitchen. For the yarrow that has self seeded up in the corral. For the view of the mountains. For quiet time together sitting on the glider. For books to read. For Peet’s Coffee. For the wee little buds on the hydrangea, just beginning to emerge. For the chance to rescue a wasp that had flown inside the house this morning. For flowers and trees and wildflowers. For bird song. For the things we love and collect which surround us every day. For my husband, the greatest gift I have ever received. For my family. For my sister and nieces and nephews. For the lovely conversation that I had with my brother’s eldest child the other day. (Her daughter is graduating from Boston University – a place I know and love.) For the play of light on the antique dollhouse which I can see from my chair in the den.
For all of you.
Stay safe.
Happy Sunday.
love your list.
i’d like to add a partial list of my own, please: God, my family (the people and the animals), friends … including you and others gathered here, the means to visit one way or another, cars and homes for all of us, indoor lighting and indoor plumbing (was thinking about relatives in minnesota, which led to thoughts of happy times at their cabin way up north … which had no indoor plumbing), health and safety, forgiveness, having plenty of food and, thankfully, no peanut m+m’s, supplies to paint and knit, other people’s creativity in music and art, nature (including the lovely view out my windows) and changing seasons, books and the ability to read and write, colors and sunlight and rainy days, today …
thanks for letting me put that here, claudia.
hope you, don and everyone else have a good, easy day and stay safe and well!
kathy in iowa
Thank you for your list, Kathy. Much love!
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And a lovely Sunday to you and Don, too!
Thank you, Cathy! Stay safe.
Hi Claudia,
Reading your post this morning was breath of fresh air. Even in the most trying times, I have so much to be thankful for. I hope you and Don have a wonderful Sunday.
Thank you, Roneta. Stay safe!
From haircuts of husband, to scenery outside, doll houses and puzzles inside…flowers…shrubs…dishes…to days of calm and peace…your blog is innovative…thank you.
You are most welcome. Thank you for being here, Brenda. Stay safe!
Yes, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy your little piece of Paradise. And thank you for sharing. We’ll be cleaning, storing, packing up and already missing ours, a little. From the screaming loonies to the wailing loons. Heading to another, greener, more rural place very soon.
So glad you’re going to get up to your place in NY. You’ll be back to your little place in Florida soon enough. Stay safe, Shanna!
a most beautiful post Claudia!
we truly all have so much to be thankful for.
just being alive is a starter! xoxo
Yes, indeed! Thank you, Tammy. Stay safe.
My same sentiments today. I need to tune out . It’s just too overwhelming. Going to plant some more flowers & veggies today & appreciate everything abit more today. I’m totally worn out from everything. Be well, Claudia.
Me too. Glad you’re taking time to just be today, Priscilla. Stay safe.
Lovely post today Claudia. I had just now finished a little meditation of my own as i do most days. Consciously listing garden, books, Peets this morning with my husband. But I fell out of my chair laughing when I read “rescued a wasp” cause I had done that as well.Too funny!
Great minds… (thanks for rescuing that wasp, Cindy!) Stay safe.
Thank you Kathy for putting God first on your list
It put a smile on my face
We are much on the same page today, Claudia. Avoiding news. Celebrating a gorgeous, not-too-hot or cold day, and being very grateful for all the things that we have that make our lives so very worth living.
Amen! Stay safe, Jeanie.
I am happy you are feeling better.
Just saying “thank you”…
You’re welcome! Stay safe, Kelly.
What a lovely refreshing post. There is more to the world than what is going on. Those flowers. I have not seen anything like them in our neck of the woods…….. lovely.
Thank you, Robyn. Stay safe!
It’s very nice to see the beautiful photo of your yard and to also hear you count your blessings. You are lucky that you can do that; it’s very admirable and really healthy. Last day of May; I’m glad it was lovely for you and Don both; pleasant Sundays are healing.
Everyone can do that, no matter what their current situation.
Stay safe, Vicki!
Just what I say each day. We are really blessed that we have it AND see it. All the best! Regula
The same to you, Regula! Stay safe.
We are lucky that we can step back and avoid the overwhelm for a little while. (I took a break for a few hours last night.) but there are so many who don’t have that advantage, who live with this 24/7 … so I have taken what action I can this morning, in addition to my church’s services of lament that are happening today online (usually it’s morning and evening prayer).
Yes, we should all take action. But we should also take care of ourselves. It can be done! Stay safe, Leanne.
yes, that is true for everybody. You stay safe too!
xo