“The summer night is like a perfection of thought.” – Wallace Stevens, American poet
Category: favorite things
Baked with love
“The secret ingredient is always love.” Blackberry and peach crisp. Baked with love.
Summer gratitude
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky is hardly a waste of time.” – John Lubbock Yesterday I took a much-needed day off from work. While I didn’t lie on the grass, I…
I can and I will
“I’m never gonna put boundaries on myself ever again. I’m never gonna say I can’t do it. I’m never gonna say ‘maybe.’ I’m never gonna say, “I don’t think I can.’ I can and I will.” – Nadiya Hussain, The Great British Bake Off After countless weekly trips to the local bakery to admire their…
Gratitude check
Closing out the weekend and preparing for the new week with a gratitude check. Thanks to this weekend, I’m grateful for: Two strong runs — even in this unreasonable heat (above photo was taken during today’s run) Almost a full day spent with my younger son — and the fact that he still enjoys hanging…
Much
“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.” – Vincent Van Gogh
Close enough
“The way we choose to see the world creates the world we see.” I spotted this at a stoplight in the middle of my run tonight. I thought it sort of looked like a smile, so I had to smile back.
Yes, it does
“It takes great courage to see the world in all its tainted glory, and still to love it.” – Oscar Wilde
If it’s the weekend…
…it’s time for a walk through the Garden.
Thank you
“May the flowers remind us why the rain was so necessary.” – Xan Oku
Tulip Trot
When my friend and I signed up for a “tulip trot” in the Garden, winterish weather wasn’t what we had in mind. But that’s what it was — super cold and rainy. But it’s the Botanical Garden. And the Botanical Garden is always beautiful. We didn’t bother to trot, but we did get to see…
Life Lately…
…according to the iPhone. Three guesses as to what season it is: Hint: it’s not winter. (Above: Around the neighborhood; Below: Trail run) (Below: cookie decorating class) Fully enjoying every bit of this beautiful SPRING.
Always
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” – Henri Matisse From my kitchen window… …to our local Botanical Garden… ….there is so much beauty in the world.
Scenes from St. Patrick’s Day
May there always be work for your hands to do; May your purse always hold a coin or two; May the sun always shine on your windowpane; May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain; May the hand of a friend always be near you; May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer…
Signs
Winter finally gave us a brief reprieve. 67 degrees and signs of spring, including: love… …blooms… …and peace.
Full Speed Ahead
“I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all, become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good.” — Roald Dahl Seemed like…
Art (and Orchids) in Bloom
Flowers, art museum, botanical garden, cupcakes and my Mom’s company — all enjoyed on a day off from work. I got to experience so many of my favorite things yesterday. Lucky, lucky me. First up was the “Art in Bloom” event at the Saint Louis Art Museum. So much fun – and rare – to have…
Flower Love
These flowers came home with me from a work event. I’m in love.
Distracted Runner – New Year Edition
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis Welcome, 2019! I ushered in the New Year with a nice, easy run — my first since developing shingles after Thanksgiving. So this was a real joy. I really missed it — all…
Memories on display
I put up the tree this year. This sounds like such a routine holiday accomplishment, but it was a big hurdle for me. Last year, I couldn’t manage to pull it off. It was my first Christmas season without my kids at home and I was struggling with the transition. I couldn’t figure out the…
Garden Glow
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber And there’s no better feeling than Christmas lights. Especially Garden Glow Christmas lights. Magical.
Sunday Sermon
My latest Distracted Runner find. Can I get an Amen?
So much more
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir This morning I went out to get some fresh air at a local nature reserve after several days of cold and rain. Sunny and warmer than we’ve seen in days, the weather seemed to draw dozens of families to the trails….
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