“When I say, “I hope this email finds you well,” what I mean is this: I hope you get to drink your coffee before it gets cold. I hope you’re in a sweet season of life. I hope you witness a miracle. I hope something good happens to you. I hope you see a dog….
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Attention
“Your attention is basically a currency. And what you spend it on matters. You can spend it on outrage, and the world feels angrier. You can spend it on kindness, and the world feels a little softer. The thing is, you only have so much to spend, right? It’s a finite resource, so what will…
Nostalgia
If we’re really lucky, we get to have at least one person in life that makes us feel like we’re just the bee’s knees. Like they overflow with warmth for us. Like their company is the safest possible space because nothing could dull our shine in their eyes. My grampa was that person for me….
Poetry
Our first snow of the season happened overnight and we woke up to poetry. These photos were only taken from my balcony, but you get the idea. It all made me want to read Robert Frost. Especially this last image taken with my phone before the sun was up completely. “…The woods are lovely, dark…
Let them be
“You know what’s underrated? Letting people be. Letting them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don’t understand. You don’t have to get it, just be kind. Everyone’s got something that lights them up. Let them shine, even if it’s not your thing.” — unknown…
Both. Equally.
“There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and one that requires peace.” — unknown A succession of inordinately hectic and high pressure workweeks has come to a close. I snapped my laptop shut a little early this afternoon and took Finn for a damp and overdue walk. I spent some extra time…
It’s that time…
The Christmas tree is up, stockings are hung above the fireplace (the first time in my adult life I can say that), and, most important of all, my grampa’s little handmade chapel is on display. It isn’t Christmas without it. Even when I haven’t decorated any other way, it’s a non-negotiable. I even did a…
Happy chaos
This is such an interesting time of year. Halloween is behind us and the leaves, while past their peak, are still turning. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but Christmas is waiting in the wings. I had to laugh along our walk this morning when I saw various houses combining all of the above ……
In closing
Closing the week with little notes of gratitude. A crazy busy week is over and my work went really well. One more crazy week to go. I’m hopeful. I saw many old co-workers or colleagues from other states this week and received more hugs in a span of three days than I can remember. It’s…
No filter fall filter
The late afternoon sun combined with autumn’s changing leaves makes for the most beautiful warm glow. Letting the season provide the natural photo filter is a no brainer. (34 of 41)
It is well with my soul
“When peace like a river, attends my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;Whatever my lot, You have taught me to knowIt is well, it is well, with my soul.” — hymn by Horatio Spafforc I was just pausing to reflect on gratitude for beauty, blessings, and answered prayer. As far as beauty, this was my…
Art and nature
“Always continue walking a lot and loving nature, for that’s the real way to understand art better and better. Painters understand nature and love it, and teach us to see.” — Van Gogh to his brother Theo (32 of 41)
Plot twist
“I hope you get a plot twist — and I hope it’s really beautiful. Like a new beginning. Or a second chance. Or the miracle you hoped for but never really expected. I hope everything changes and the light seeps in somehow. I hope you see things start to unfold. I hope your soul undergoes…
Saturday Silence
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Friday’s foliage
When you hear Nat King Cole, even though no music is playing. La-de-da-de-da-de-dum… ‘Tis Autumn. La-de-da-de-da-de-dum… ‘Tis Autumn. (29 of 41)
What a thing
“If every single person who has liked you in your lifetime were to light up on a map, it would create the most glitteringly beautiful network you could imagine. Throw in the strangers you have been kind to, the people you’ve made laugh, or inspired along the way, and that star-bright web of you would…
Swoon
I will forever be awed by the colors of fall. (26 of 41)
This is the season
“To survive the seasons, you must change with them. To survive winter, you must learn to rest. This is the season of stillness. To survive spring, you must be brave enough to begin. This is the season of renewal. To survive summer, you must trust in your own magic. This is the season of abundance….
Soulful shift
“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” — Friedrich Nietzsche The other day I used this quote and lamented that the stories of autumn were still on the horizon. But tonight, during our evening walk, it felt like the book had begun to crack open. A crisp chill hung…
Generously
“Freely you have received; freely give.” – Matthew 10:8 This skeleton is part of a Halloween display in our neighborhood — and his hat made me laugh. But it also made me think. A skeleton giving life advice…. Does he have a regret of not being kind enough? Did he give beyond his means? What’s…
Reluctant
C’mon, autumn. Let’s get this party started. (21 of 41)
Wishes for the week ahead
I wish for… Opportunities for rest during the rain. Bits of the extraordinary in the most common situations. (No, seriously. Look at the size of this blueberry. It’s like three normal blueberries combined.) Signs of love, even in the mess. My kitchen was in a state of chaos this weekend, but this little sticky heart…
Breathtaking
I don’t care what performance you’re there to see, the Fox Theater in St. Louis is worth the price of admission based on atmosphere and architecture alone. (19 of 41)
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