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.   

 These two little scamps that are now more cats than kittens, size wise anyways.  They are such great company and really entertain and distract me with their antics! Both have become very affectionate, although with Cinnamon it is more on her terms than as with Nutmeg who is full on affectionate no matter what.  Always curious and wanting to be a part of whatever I am doing, which, granted, can sometimes be a bit annoying but not annoying enough that I regret any minute of having them or choosing to get two instead of one.  I get an enthusiastic greeting every morning and lots of sweet cuddles throughout the day, plus a live entertainment show peppered throughout my days and evenings. They are just what the Doctor ordered! Love them to bits. 

 

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Being able to break bread with family. I long for the day when things will open enough that I can see my whole family, but in the meantime I do so enjoy being able to gather together  for these smaller intimate meals with my sister, Dan and dad.  My sister made us a lovely cabbage roll supper on Saturday night and then I had everyone over for pot roast yesterday. Its just nice being with family.

My sister is my best friend, and I know you know that already, but since this is a gratitude post I need to repeat how very grateful I am to have a Cindy in my life.  I said to my father on the telephone last night, my sister and my brother are the two greatest gifts he and mom ever gave to me.

 

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My car passing its road safety test and having it all ready now for winter.  That's a big load off.  Now all I have to do it to get used to Winter driving again.  Oh, and buy an ice/snow scraper.  Also a cheap bag of kitty litter and a little spade for in the boot of the car.  They always come in handy when you get stuck, especially in the Winter.  Don't let me forget.  

 

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Having a hobby that helps to support me.  I am ever so grateful for that. I never could get by without it. Being able to cook and write about cooking is something I could never have envisioned myself being able to earn a living by doing, but here I am doing it, and I am grateful for every moment of it and all that it brings into my life.  Its a real blessing.   

Here I am, once again, thanking each of you for your continued support and for being such a wonderful influence for good in my life. You are a part of each and every one of my days. I am so very grateful for all of the love you send my way by way of comments, e-mails, etc. You don't need to do it, but you do and that means a lot to me.  You have given me a voice. I would probably still do this anyways, but its lovely to be appreciated and I do so appreciate each and every one of you.  You have helped me to traverse a very difficult year and I am eternally grateful for that. I think you are all very special. 

You are special to me. 

 

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The birds that come to my feeder each day. I really enjoy watching them. I don't really get a huge variety yet. I think I need to put my feeders in a different spot. I have a tall feeder holder, but I can't get it into the ground. I need someone to help me with that. It will hold more than one feeder, unlike the one I have now which only holds one.  This other pole will hold four or five.  I need help with my garden also. I may have to look in the yellow pages to find someone. I can do it.

 

I got myself a bread box and I managed to put it together all by myself.  Nothing comes ready assembled anymore. They usually come flat packed and you need to assemble it yourself.  I never thought I was good at that sort of thing, but I am surprising myself more and more all the time. I did it, and its holding together, plus it is large enough to hold my bread and then some. I know it won't be long before the kittens are able to jump up on the counter. When I am awake I can shoo them down, but when I am in bed at night I won't be able to shoo them off. I didn't want them to get into my bread or whatever. Now I can store it all safely away from their little paws and noses.

 

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Rather than buy a kettle when I moved into this place, I got myself a one cup water boiler.  It does the trick beautifully. I can get a hot cup of boiled water any time I want it, at the push of a button. I had one in the UK and I used it multiple times a day. I knew it was something I really wanted to replace and I am happy that I did. 

I highly recommend.

 

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This brilliant autumn we are having with beautiful sunny, warm and dry days, with beautiful blue skies and beautifully colored leaves.  We had a bit of a windy day yesterday so a lot of the leaves have fallen now.  Funny, I have gone through two seasons here in my house now, and am well into the third. One more to go. 

Life is a beautiful mix of the small and the wonderful, with plenty to be grateful for.  I am truly blessed.  

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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*When you change the way you

look at things,

the things you look at change.

~Wayne Dyer  •。★★ 。* 。

 

In The English Kitchen today  . . . .  Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cake.  A delicious 8-inch snack cake which combines two favorite flavors.  Its delicious! 

I hope each of you have a week filled with abundance. Be happy and be blessed and never forget! 

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And I do too!