cool breezes during the walk, enough so long sleeves were in order...
a home made iced decaf soy chai latte served to self with straw...
a very smart momma who taught me early on to close a house on a hot day, pull the windows down (I have no shades or curtains), and the house will stay cooler. I did, it did. It probably saved my life today...
two paintings that came out as if they'd been waiting...one that I love...
cleaned paint brushes drying in a jar by the sink, paints still on the table, I don't think I'm done...
a day of peacefulness- no chaotic need to Do or Accomplish or Achieve...
a whole book read in a day....
a cat who wanted to snuggle in spite of the heat...and for a while lay across The Belly while the baby moved around...
two servings of the best possible gluten free peach crumble (it started its life as an attempt at pie, and, well, you know.... crumble happened)...
a cool evening, windows thrown open, fans on, all new air....
sitting on the stoop talking to my sister, who, two states away, was sitting on her deck...solace in sharing the same evening...
another walk, this one slower, but a walk...blessed movement...
a thrush singing right now in the woods as night falls...
independence day indeed.
9 comments:
So beautiful. Glad to hear that your day went so well.
Sounds so wonderful. Glad you had a great day.
Thanks (as always) for your thoughtful comment. You're so right about what I'd say to a friend, and that I need to stop being so critical of myself.
You sound good - calm and relaxed. Thinking of you and wishing many more peaceful, restful days filled with fireflies (where ARE they?) and stars and contented cats.
Sounds like a lovely day! Now I want a decaf soy chai latte dammit! Hope you are doing well!
It sounds like you had an awesome day. I love to walk around in my city even more when it's cool and breezy.
Dearest Kate,
Wishing you more stress-free days like this one. Looking back, as happy as I was to be pregnant, I felt very anxious. It did help to get to that magic viability number, but really? Until I had that little boy in my arms, there was always worry somewhere...backstage sometimes, in the spotlight at others. Keep taking care of yourself and do whatever you can/need to to keep the worry away.
Sounds a perfect day. I've been thinking of you often and wishing for many, many moments and hours and days of peace and just-going-about-your-business easy. We are finally having strawberry season here, short, too short; we'll be into raspberries next week or the week after I think. We made jam and I wish you were near-er so we could easily share some with you and yours. With love,
Elizabeth
Having only just found you thro Kelly Rae and then Heartwork, I can understand your baby journey well. Mine was a very long time ago but nonetheless it was a long journey at the ime, much heartache but two adult sons now to show its worth.
I'll be thinking and following you, Kate. Keep the faith.
Shirley
I love this post. You have such a beautiful spirit and I am so glad to know you.
Love,
Maddy
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