The lovely Christina of Soul Aperture is having a birthday “party” and her wish for this day was for links…a simple celebration of links. In blogland, links are a wonderful thing…they connect us, enable us to share ideas, explore new horizons, inspire our creative souls, gather community together and help us extend our appreciation and affection…all through linky love! Christina hosts a “Simple Things” celebration several times a year giving those who join in, an opportunity to voice their gratitude for life’s beautiful and simple things.
And so Christina, Happy Birthday to you and thank you for the beauty and simple joy that you extend so freely through your photographs and writing. Simply put, you make a difference! And thanks to dear Se'lah for letting us all know, so we didn't miss the party!
…and while I eat my yummy slice of birthday cake and sip my Earl Grey tea, I’ll jot down my list of the simple things that are bringing me joy right now…
…sunshine…oh bliss!
…fresh blueberries with just a tiny dab of cream
…a friends’ visit on a sunny day…sipping tea on the patio and enjoying soft afternoon breezes
…the smell of fresh basil
…waking early to watch the dawn while the world is quiet and still
…a friend’s healing hands and her intuitive gifts
…collecting shells on the beach for a creative project
…anticipation of yet another outdoor concert later this week
…drinking water from one of my mother’s sweet tea cups (the saucer is long gone). It sits by the sink just for this, and I think of her with every cupful.
…visits from a small spotted fawn
…planting peonies and dreaming of next year’s blossoms
...feeling loved
...
so simple,
so precious.
