I'M HOME, SO LET IT SNOW

It's been snowing lightly but steadily since early this morning. It's predicted to get worse toward evening so I'll stay put for the rest of the day. I was out  this morning clearing the snow off the deck and my car and it felt pretty cold on my hands and feet. The roads were OK and I took a drive with a friend to Athens for the Victorian Stroll. Things weren't starting till around one o'clock and we thought it best to head home before the roads became hazardous. It's good to be home where it is safe and warm. If your heading out today, bundle up and be cautious on the roads. 

BEING THANKFUL

For me, gratitude is to notice and appreciate what I have, rather than focus on what I think I am lacking. I try to remember that each day, I have exactly what I need. I have found the more I say this out loud and incorporate it into my daily life, the more I find it is so. And of course, there are those times of complaining, you can ask my husband or ask my friends, but when I am mindful and take time for gratitude thinking, I can raise my consciousness to a more joyful and balanced life. There always seems to be something or many things to be grateful for and my intention is to recognize it sooner, rather than later and to express it each day. Gratitude is simple but powerful and giving thanks is nourishment all year.   

  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING  TO ALL

DEAR SANTA

I know it's a bit early, but I've written my letter to Santa. 

I want to make sure he gets it as soon as possible!

I think I found this on Pinterest but it spoke to me. 

AFTER THE FRUIT IS GONE

This morning entering the kitchen

Tiny fruit flies swarming over

Two ripening bananas on the counter

Who’s sweet aroma begged me

To slice one for my cereal

Slowly eating my breakfast

The flies re-assembled

 On the one remaining fruit

Leaving me to wonder where

Will they go after

I eat the last banana?