the (small but important) quest continues and spending time in the goodness
this is the summer of my small but important quest to discover the best italian sodas in my town.
after my haircut this morning, i drove through william patrick's coffee and ordered a strawberry italian soda (with whipped cream, of course). the secret, i have discovered so far, is that the barista must stir the soda. which she did. (thank you.) starbucks did not make my day on saturday when i ordered a raspberry italian soda only to have all the syrup sit at the bottom of the cup.
my first lesson learned on the quest. i know that i must ask for them to stir it if they do not.
another treat we have been enjoying lately is vanilla ice cream with raspberries and marionberries (or any other kind) with a little chocolate syrup. our friends who moved here from indiana last month shared this treat with us friday night when we had dinner with them in their new home. spending time with them was, well, splendid really. i cannot believe that they really moved here. wow. wow. wow. it is simply fantastic. two of my favorite people in all the world.
it was a nice opposite of the previous day when the phone rang and my husband's voice said, "i am okay, but…i have been in an accident." i think i lived a short eternity between the words "but…i" i had no idea what he was going to say. this summer, he is commuting to teach at a community college and he is in rush-hour traffic on the way home. he was the third car in a three-car accident and the other cars were totaled; ours needs significant work and who knows if it might be totaled even though we can still drive it.
as i waited for him to get home, my mind raced to all the "what ifs?" and what i would do if something horrible had happened. i felt so grateful that he is okay but also felt very in touch with how easily it could have gone the other way. how the voice on the other end of the line could have been someone else letting me know that my husband had been in an accident.
since then, we have spent quite a bit of time together just enjoying the summer and one another. my favorite moments are when he sits in my little room and reads while i sew and we listen to music or this american life. in those moments, i count my blessings and own how lucky i am as I live in my little house and live my little life.
(note to self: this recent consumption of all these treats might be why those army green pants felt a bit tight earlier today. hmmm...must balance this with veggies.)
this is me
Reader Comments (23)
So glad your husband was not hurt. What a lovely domestic scene you paint you sewing(crafting) and your husband reading. Ah Louisa May Alcott would be proud of you.
They say near-misses are a sign to take note of something--a message of sorts--not necessarily bad, but something to make you pay attention to your current situation. I'm glad he's alright though. And can I just say your haircut is adorable? Very cute!
i am happy to hear that
he was ok...
and i lovelovelove your hair.
:)
So glad your husband is fine. THat soda looks lucious! And, the hair is great.
Since my mom's accident, I am all too aware at how your life can change in an instant. You really do have to savor every moment, something I have to continually remind myself.
Italian soda? I've never had one, but it looks good.
celebrating the summer of italian soda...rejoycing that husband is unhurt...blessings, rebecca
That is a gorgeous photo of you! :)
Your husband's accident made me think of lyrics:
"Near misses all around me, accidents unknown,
though I never see with human eyes
the hands that lead me home."
I'm so glad J is ok!!
That's a lovely photo of you. Your hair is beautiful!
I'm so glad your honey is okay. Oh, and your hair looks fabulous!
The split second between words can take you to all sorts of terrible places. I'm so glad your husband wasn't injured.
It sounds like you're having an otherwise wonderful summer. And your hair is very cute.
Your hair is adorable!! And a silent "thank you" that Jon is alright. Ahh, the world is a dangerous place.
I WANT one of those pretty pink drinks. Mmmmmmmmmm. I think you are having a good summer.
I'm so glad your husband is fine. Scary.
The haircut: A+ ! Also, lovin' the necklace you're wearing in the photo.
Sitting together, owning the gratitude you feel is a wonderful way to pass the time. We should all do more of it. I'm happy that you have old friends closer by; it sort of makes everything new again.
OMG... LIZ... THANK GOODNESS.. your sweet hubby was ok!!!!!!! I am SO GLAD to hear that he was not injured!!! Hug him tight dear friend.. hug him VERY TIGHT!
AND... on a lighter note... your hair is FABULOUS.. GREAT PHOTO!!!
xo!
You look beautiful!
As for the husband and the accident - I totally get where you are coming from when it comes to appreciating every moment...
I'm really glad that your husband is ok. So, Enjoy your time together, and sharing all those little treats.
so very glad your husband is okay and that you are enjoying the simple pleasures ... though that soda looks anything but simple and now i want to run out to the bookstore and get me one ~ i think i will : )
i love your haircut ~ so beautiful!!
I am happy to hear your husband is OK, and also happy to know you are discovering the spots for your favorite sweet treats!!!
Celebrate!
And, I love this picture of you!
I love this picture of you.
Glad all is well!
I'm so happy you guys have each other and are creating beautiful moments together.
And speaking of beautiful, you look GORGEOUS! Great haircut, beautiful smile. You radiate warmth, my dear.
Enjoy the summer of the soda!
Liz
Love your haircut!!
Anne
Oh you gorgeous thang! That haircut rocks-man I wish my haor looked that good:)
The soda and the yummy summer fun sounds good too.
I am glad Jon didn't get hurt in the accident-they can be pretty scary.
XO
I'm so glad to hear that your husband is okay. Accidents of serious nature really have a way of snapping us into actively recognizing how much we love our dear ones, no?
I'm trying to catch up on lots of missed blog reading, and am loving your Italian soda quest. And this new haircut?!? Fabulous! It's making me think I need one myself.
And a silly side note, I was giddy to see your self-portrait from a few days back in which I recognized your earrings. Yay!