September 24, 2009

PUPPY BREATH TO ICICLES

A simple idea ~ write about the things that make you happy. I read a friend's list (ASlowRead) and was inspired to join the fun. For the past 24 hours, I've added to my list and, occasionally, startled my dogs when I suddenly shout "moon"! or something else that comes to mind as I'm going about what I'm doing. I'm pretty sure they think I've finally fallen off the edge.

Herewith is my list ~ nowhere near complete, nor will it ever be, thankfully!

HAPPY THINGS

the color green

thunderstorms

raw oysters

colors!

wine

Italy


speaking Italian or German

bonfires

fog

snow

the scent of desert sage

gathering fresh eggs

a new pen (s)

naps

Reggie, my favorite cat (sshhh, don't tell)


a hand written letter in the mail

skinny dipping

the cheese counter at DeLaurenti's, or ANYwhere


owls

firewood stacked for winter

creating jewelry and paper arts

being awakened by my husband for some
middle of the night skin on skin

polka dots and ruffled edges

books

finding mushrooms, edible or not

aspen trees

a pot of hot rice

writing

the smell of roasting green chiles

red chile ristras

flower bouquets from the garden


yoga stretches

tide pools

finding cool stones

the sound of wind

of purring

of cello music

of something yummy bubbling on the stove

lakes





hugs

learning something new



1 comment:

MO Sisty said...

I read this and think to myself, "Oh yes, she is her mother's daughter." So many things about you remind me of your mom: cooking talent (although she would say you're more gourmet, I'm sure); artistic talent; love of nature and animals; and the list goes on. I'm enjoying your blog and mourn with you the loss of GOURMET MAGAZINE.

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