For nearly two weeks I’ve been offline and it’s been a struggle to return. My son visited and it was the-best-visit. A mother misses her son.
- daffodils, sunny with cheerfulness
- spring birds, with their meaningful song
- that sweet, earthy fragrance of spring
- rhododendron buds bulging
- cherry and plum blossoms in their glorious, delicate pinks
- Drew Lanham and such lyrical thoughts
- evenings listening to artists at the piano
- the morning sun and shadows creating art on the walls
- the first red tulip, the lilac-hued aubrietia
- the way the leaves of the Katsura open fully shaped yet grow from the size of an ant (now) to their full egg-size (in a couple weeks)
- (did you know, in autumn just before shedding their leaves, Katsura leaves smell of gingerbread? true)
- peonies emerging like magenta bullets
- reading: novels, interesting articles; learning
- sunsets that carry tomorrow’s dreams
- water with a squeeze of lemon
- the dog playing, carefree and safe
- the snake plant is blooming
- memories of my mother
One of the many piano pieces I’m in love with: Through the Eyes of Love played so artfully by Jose M Armenta.
In the kitchen (today): Asian soup with my homemade trio of beef dumplings, bone broth, and chilli oil.
On my nightstand: The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri.
so much love, and soothing, and grace in this list. combined with the photos, it evokes this sense of harmony as I read through your post. thank you for sharing.
are the pink flowers in the vase orchids? and the purple ones violets? and what is the flower that’s the bud? I’m off to look up plum blossoms, and Katsura, and snake plant!
Beautiful!
what a wonderful glimpse into your home and life. so glad you were blessed with a good visit from your son.
Your blog never fails to feed my mind and spirit – thank you!
I pop in-and-out of this alter existence, too.
Currently moving house and all that entaild. And my system reacted less favourably after my third vax….
But it’s nice to read the “happies” of my on-line friends.
It’s so good to see that we can not only live offline, we can thrive. We really can step away without falling apart, and we can come and go as we please. I love your list of the beautiful things you experienced while away from the internet. I may take a break this summer, too!
Glad that you had a fabulous time with your son! I may be going “offline” for a a few months. My retirement is 83 days away and now I’m trying to get the house ready to sell. And in the meantime, I’ve got some fixing up to do before listing it. A stunning collage of photos you’ve showcased for us! I wish Spring would arrive here.