For Simple Things...

My eyes are clear. My heart is full.

I have sunshine on my shoulders,

and a hand that holds mine.

For these simple things, I am grateful.

Happy Thanksgiving friends.

 

“For each new morning with its light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends, for everything thy goodness sends. I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new.” 

–      Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Girl and a Wolf

I was lucky to split my time this Thanksgiving between the beach and the mountains.
That’s pretty dreamy, eh?

I was invited to a Thanksgiving feast set outdoors among rolling hills where coyote and bobcats likely roam.  

From my seat at the table I could steal glimpses of the ocean, 

and watch the sun dip away from its waltz with the sky.

The trees were treated to a chorus of our laughter throughout the night. 

For that alone, I give thanks.

With my belly full and my heart even fuller, 

I headed to the mountains where I counted fish in the lake and scouted for eagles in the trees.

I probably could’ve drank a little less, and used my brain a little more… 

but that’s what New Year’s resolutions are for.  

image is my own, Lake Tahoe

All said and done, I'd rather have a collection of stories to share, 

even if it means a little repentance in the morning.

I tuck those stories away in my back pocket for a rainy day.

You see, a few weeks back I was the girl who cried wolf.

And I feel lighter in step because of it: because of this reversal in course… but.

But there are people I care about that I think I might have let down.

And all I can offer you is this:

I will always be guilty of falling in love with places I haven’t been; with people I have yet to meet.

It’s a fickle fortune that I’ve been dealt by the universe.

And all I can hope is that you won’t fault me for it.

Because all things considered, I think it’s a pretty sacred fate.

And after months of confusion, I figure my path doesn’t need to be so clear.

I will let my heart be guided by the sun and the stars and trust that the other pieces will fall into place.

Have a happy week, my friends.

xo

Thanksgiving in New England

Inspired by Chiara's guest post on Oh Happy Day,

and with assistance from the helpful hands of family, 

I created my very own Thanksgiving pie topper.

Isn't it sweet?

 My mom water colored the birds,

and her printer's eye helped me with the spacing of the alphabet lettering.

Dad carefully assisted with affixing the birds and ribbon to the skewers.

It's so simple, but so special.

There is such satisfaction in the process of creating.

xo

Be Thankful

This Thanksgiving,

I am so humbled

and grateful,

to count the bounty of my blessings.

I will take care to remember and to remind others:

Speak kindly, 

and chose words with the purest intent.

 image

May your bellies be filled, 

but your hearts be even fuller.

Be thankful.

Be thankful.

Be thankful,

everyday.

xo