Small and Wonderful Things . . .

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny? It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. What you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard 

 A few of the small and wonderful things which bring untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best. 

 

The calendar pages turn over into a new month today.  Hello June. This is when the gardens will burst into life. I need to get to Averies and buy some blooms to put into my planters, or it will be too late. I am thinking red geraniums. Red geraniums are my favorite garden flower. I also like petunias though.  They are so giving, and will bloom right on into the autumn.

 

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I did not go to church yesterday, but instead had a quiet day at home with Eileen.  Church was being held an hour away with a lunch afterwards.  I did not want to be away from Eileen for five plus hours and so I stayed home.  No online church link to watch either.  That's okay. A quiet day at home was just what we needed. I showed her how to get her online church that she watches onto the YouTube on my television so she was able to watch it there rather than on her phone. She was happy about that.  We watched/listened to several episodes of Music and the Spoken Word  . . .  the Tabernacle Choir, always lovely to listen to.  I made a pot of lentil soup (look for the recipe tomorrow) for our lunch. It was just a nice relaxing day.

 

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We went to Cindy's for supper late in the afternoon. It is always nice to go to hers and spend some time with her, dad and Dan. She told Eileen to bring her appetite.  She had made meatloaf and Eileen loves meatloaf. She also had scalloped potatoes and she made a delicious green bean skillet dish. It had mushrooms and garlic in it and was delicious. Everything was. Its just nice getting to spend the time together. Dad enjoys seeing us as well.  We can get a bit rowdy sometimes. We laugh a lot. Its all good.

 

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We went to see Eileen's apartment on Saturday and took a few things over.  I think she will be quite comfortable there.  There is a rather musty smell however. I think it is the old wood floor in the kitchen/living area which is one big room.  Its very old, hardwood, with lots of cracks between the boards and you can see years and years of dirt, etc. trapped in the cracks. I am not sure what the solution is. The rest of the floors are laminate.  Other than that it was quite clean and the stove was immaculate. I am going to hire cleaners to go in and really give the place a good once over, inside all the cupboards, etc. especially that floor.  Best to have that done before we move anything much into the place. It will be much easier for them.  We will see how it smells after that.  I think the best solution for the floors in that area is to get a few area carpets. I did email her dad about that, but no response. (surprise surprise) 

It will all work out. 

 

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I am loving the way my new coffee table looks. I will have to take a photograph to show you when I get a chance. I was so grateful for my cousin coming to pick up the damaged one, so that at least meant it was out of here. She seemed fairly confident that her boyfriend could fix it, so that is good. Dan did a really great job on putting mine together, and I know it won't be falling apart. I was really pleased to get all of the old cardboard out of my garage as well. That was a relief.  He swept the floor as well. All the dirt that managed to creep in over the winter months.  Gone.  Its all fresh and tidy. 

I am so grateful for his help.

 

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Its been quite chilly over the weekend.  The temperatures have only slightly gone into the double digits, so I have been grateful for my heat pump which I have turned on a few times. Now we are into June, things should warm up exponentially.  June, July and August are usually the warmest months of the year. I have spent many a high school graduation sweltering in the high school gymnasium, crammed in like sardines with the other parents, grandparents, etc. Never a pleasant experience to say the least. I am grateful that I was able to be there for all of them however. And to be able to see my two oldest grandson's graduate online, another great blessing. One of the positive sides of modern technology.

Speaking of modern technology, Dan got my DVD player working so now Eileen and I can watch some of the DVD's that I have, beginning with the Waltons.  We love the Waltons. I had not been able to find anywhere to stream it so we were really wanting to get the player working. Thank you Dan!

 

Cinnamon

I love these two little furry babies of mine. They  no end of delight into my life. They are quite used to Eileen being here now and treat her just like a piece of the furniture.

Nutmeg and Cinnamon

They are as different as chalk and cheese.  Cinnamon is much more laid back. Nutmeg is a big chicken although he can also be a bit of a bully from time to time and he is much more vocal. They add a wonderful dimension to my life. Love them dearly, even if I am forever vacuuming up cat hair. They are worth it.

 

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I am grateful for enough. Enough of everything. And then some to share. If you can say you have enough, that your needs are met and that you even have a bit leftover to share, then you are wealthy indeed. I am so blessed.

Every night when I say my prayers I am able to thank God for the abundance in my life.  I have a warm and comfortable roof over my head. Plenty to eat.  Family to love me. Pets to bring me comfort. A warm, dry place to sleep. I am not in need of anything. I know from whom all blessings flow and I am grateful for that.

Faith, family, friends, home. God is good.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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*She found magic in many places

but she came to realize the sweetest

kind was the life she created

within her four walls.

~Unknown

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Coconut & Lemon Cake.  A delicious coconut and lemon layer cake,  flavored with lemon and coconut, filled with a lush and creamy lemon-coconut buttercream, a thin layer of lemon curd and topped with a drift of coconut flakes.  Delicious!

I hope you have a lovely day today and that it is only the beginning of the beautiful week and month you have to look forward to!  May it be filled with a multitude of small and wonderful things. Whatever you get up to, don't forget!

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And I do too!