Dear Aanya, I’m sorry to hear your not feeling well
Life can be hard.
I hope you will stay with this group.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you again. ,
I went to the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin with my husband. I couldn’t see the semi-final and final because they were too expensive, but I enjoyed a qualification.
Anyway, Jannick Sinner won!
I also visited one of the ancient, fabulous royal palaces.
It was all a pleasure.
2. A little girl buying a dress at my 2nd job wanted a few of us to vote on 2 different fancy dresses. She was so cute. In the end it was her choice but her Mom wanted the other one . I voted for the one she wanted because I could tell how she lit up looking at it.
3. Lots of positive energy around buying our new house and my daughter’s recent new roommate being exactly the type of friend/support she needs.
. . . that I had the chance
to stroke the side of a sturgeon,
when either of my cats
pause and look deeply into my eyes,
my husband’s trust in me,
which has taken many years to earn . . .♥
My big boy orange cat, Bert,
who I have had with his sibling, Coco,
since they were ten days old,
tiny puffs,
one with blue eyes, the other with green,
I still see the tiny kitten in each of them,
even now that they are fully grown.
Bert delights me by rolling onto his back,
and then back and forth from side to side,
biting at and grooming his back paws,
like a baby playing with his feet.
He especially likes to do that
when I’m telling him what an excellent kitten he is.
I delight in my morning cup of hot tea,
sweet, and with oatmilk.
I love cupping the hot tea in my hands
and feeling the warmth in my mouth and throat
and then the feeling of warmth in my chest.
I love the taste of tea
mingled with the gentle flavor of oatmilk.
I have delighted in looking at the sky,
brighter blue now that the humidity has come down.
I love the translucent white clouds
Moving across the sky like strips of the softest gauze,
floating along, slipping out of one cloud and then blending in with another.
Ever changing from moment to moment.
Just look up,
God’s show is above.
Mary, what a beautiful description of the cloudscape. It’s clear how it delights you. My husband is an artist. In his current session with his wonderful instructor, every new technique he is learning is applied to a painting of a cloudscape. So we are both looking up all the time, and sometimes photographing what we see as Peter may use an idea in some way. I am going to share your description with him, it is so lovely. Thank you.
You are so welcome Mary
I just love the sky!
I like to take nature photos and try to make
the sky a point of interest in each picture!
I draw and paint too.
But then I do portraits and figure drawing.
Maybe one day, I’ll combine a sky background
with a portrait!
As we both said #just look up!
(An Instagram favorite hashtag of mine. 😇 )
♥️
My son’s visit this weekend; Praying with my neighbor. a big hug and short visit with a new friend. These all brought me joy which was delightful and deeply appreciated.
Ooohh, good question. Let’s see…first, was working in San Jose, CA and I saw a Mexican party supply store. It was really kind of a little shack. Painted bright orange with yellow trim. It had piñatas hanging all around it. Once inside it was stuffed with little gifts and candy and decorations for your fiesta. Something about this place really made me happy. Of course I did take a photo of the outside. Second, was the rare occasion of a friend working in San Francisco the same time as I was, and having some time to grab a bite. It worked out perfect. Thirdly, was spending a moment yesterday sitting outside in the warm misty weather and just being aware of the season.
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That is uplifting for sure. Glad you are here with us.
Aanya, I am so so sorry for your loss. Take care
Aanya, I’m so sorry to hear your Grandma just died
I know this is very hard.
Sending my love♥️
Dear Aanya, I’m sorry to hear your not feeling well
Life can be hard.
I hope you will stay with this group.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you again. ,
I am sorry for your loss. Her love for you continues.
1. Seeing my best friends, especially David and Kate
2. Drawing
3. “Loaves and Fishes” by Shawna Edwards
I’m sorry for your pain, and I understand how hard it is. Sending you comfort and light.
Aanya, such a tender time. Remember how she loved you. 🩷
You found this site which is very uplifting and has many caring people.
Loving kindness to you.
I went to the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin with my husband. I couldn’t see the semi-final and final because they were too expensive, but I enjoyed a qualification.
Anyway, Jannick Sinner won!
I also visited one of the ancient, fabulous royal palaces.
It was all a pleasure.
Trip sounds amazing!
Hi Anna!
I would love to see an ancient royal palace!!
Sending love.
Dear Mary, I am.going to post a picture of that palace on the Lounge.
1. Being out in nature and lots of sunshine.
2. A little girl buying a dress at my 2nd job wanted a few of us to vote on 2 different fancy dresses. She was so cute. In the end it was her choice but her Mom wanted the other one . I voted for the one she wanted because I could tell how she lit up looking at it.
3. Lots of positive energy around buying our new house and my daughter’s recent new roommate being exactly the type of friend/support she needs.
. . . that I had the chance
to stroke the side of a sturgeon,
when either of my cats
pause and look deeply into my eyes,
my husband’s trust in me,
which has taken many years to earn . . .♥
Three things that have brought me delight
My big boy orange cat, Bert,
who I have had with his sibling, Coco,
since they were ten days old,
tiny puffs,
one with blue eyes, the other with green,
I still see the tiny kitten in each of them,
even now that they are fully grown.
Bert delights me by rolling onto his back,
and then back and forth from side to side,
biting at and grooming his back paws,
like a baby playing with his feet.
He especially likes to do that
when I’m telling him what an excellent kitten he is.
I delight in my morning cup of hot tea,
sweet, and with oatmilk.
I love cupping the hot tea in my hands
and feeling the warmth in my mouth and throat
and then the feeling of warmth in my chest.
I love the taste of tea
mingled with the gentle flavor of oatmilk.
I have delighted in looking at the sky,
brighter blue now that the humidity has come down.
I love the translucent white clouds
Moving across the sky like strips of the softest gauze,
floating along, slipping out of one cloud and then blending in with another.
Ever changing from moment to moment.
Just look up,
God’s show is above.
Love your descriptions!
Mary, what a beautiful description of the cloudscape. It’s clear how it delights you. My husband is an artist. In his current session with his wonderful instructor, every new technique he is learning is applied to a painting of a cloudscape. So we are both looking up all the time, and sometimes photographing what we see as Peter may use an idea in some way. I am going to share your description with him, it is so lovely. Thank you.
You are so welcome Mary
I just love the sky!
I like to take nature photos and try to make
the sky a point of interest in each picture!
I draw and paint too.
But then I do portraits and figure drawing.
Maybe one day, I’ll combine a sky background
with a portrait!
As we both said #just look up!
(An Instagram favorite hashtag of mine. 😇 )
♥️
My son’s visit this weekend; Praying with my neighbor. a big hug and short visit with a new friend. These all brought me joy which was delightful and deeply appreciated.
Carol, I hope your son is doing better?
Thanks for asking, Robin Ann. They are still adjusting his medications and he starts cardiac rehab this week.
Ooohh, good question. Let’s see…first, was working in San Jose, CA and I saw a Mexican party supply store. It was really kind of a little shack. Painted bright orange with yellow trim. It had piñatas hanging all around it. Once inside it was stuffed with little gifts and candy and decorations for your fiesta. Something about this place really made me happy. Of course I did take a photo of the outside. Second, was the rare occasion of a friend working in San Francisco the same time as I was, and having some time to grab a bite. It worked out perfect. Thirdly, was spending a moment yesterday sitting outside in the warm misty weather and just being aware of the season.
Sounds lovely. I miss the bay area a lot.