five (really) good things {the connection edition}
vanilla latte . la panier, seattle. september 2009
saying yes when a friend says, "can we meet at that french bakery by the market again?" and then saying yes to a chocolate croissant + coffee for lunch and then finding your way to staying in the same spot because the conversation is so good that you find yourself saying yes to another croissant and staying longer still. (thank you.)
talking it out with the people who get you. whatever "it" might be on any given day...finding your way to a deeper understanding of them, of you, of your friendship, of where each of you are in this world. of finding your way through truth and love. yes. i am blessed.
making a date to listen to prairie home companion. even though jon and i each have piles of things to do today, this is something we can do while working and staying connected in the same space, listening and enjoying together.
listening to the sewing machine whirl as i create something just for me. hearing the whispers of the women who came before me who brought me to this place, to this moment on my path. nodding as i remember the gifts. yes. knowing something good this way comes.
correspondere: the new collaboration between my dear friend jen goff and me. so often on the phone we have lamented that we wish we lived closer to one another. we thought that a collaborative project might be another way to stay connected, and through the conversation, the idea of collaborative blog came up. and we wound our way to the idea of writing letters...and we are inviting you to come along... and you?
five (really) good things in yes.
Reader Comments (10)
I love Prairie Home Compainion too. It's free on iTunes podcasts. Garrison Keillor is so great.
five things:
1.Being ambedexterous, which is a blessing right now. (See my blog post today to see why.)
2. Indy, my darling black Lab.
3. Getting to drive my best friend to Seattle this Friday-girl time & I get to drive a brand new Prius! Fun!
4. Unexpected pressies of the art sort in the mail.
5. Google reader which keeps me up to date on my fav blogs. Yay!
a goldfish named obe ~ one sky blue vintage marble ~a jar of silver sparkles ~ red shoes and argyle stockings ~
and a dash of persisting hope and love:)
You
Jen
realizing worrying never solved a problem or made it better
folding a tablecloth with my daughter and our hands coming together for the last fold~ beautiful and electric
coffee from my press
xoxo
-roasting plum tomatoes and marinating chicken for tomorrow's dinner and feeling very accomplished.
-my girl's first soccer game, watching her play goalie and when all the action was down her way, she's got her back to the game, trying to reach the highest part of the net.
-dark chocolate with crystallized ginger
-red string
-my new red lipstick
bonus...seeing you in 72 hours!!
1. camping with my love
2. soaking in hot springs.
3. nighttime walks
4. you, my dear friend
5. living a creative life
He he....Cean ADORES Prairie Home Companion; I have teased him about it for years.
Such wonderful wonderful things....and looking forward to seeing what you and Jen cook up.
xoxoxo
watching the stars come out over Lake Roosevelt
even if I don't know anyone else in this city... I am married to my best friend
anticipating autumn in the Pacific Northwest
crafting fairy tales
ashirianma around my neck
my fall routines...
yoga in the morning
cbc podcasts in the afternoon while i edit pictures
working through a new book trying to set my course in the direction i want to go
slow cooker suppers
taking some time to catch up blogs that i have missed
{yours being one!!!!}
and i've got to say what a FANTASTIC idea that collaborative blog is.
fan-tas-tic.
i can't wait to delve into it.
i feel like i have been away from my blog friends for much too long.
A slow morning, with a fresh cup of coffee
A walk along the river
Sitting and just talking with The Man
My son's laughter
Lots of beautiful things in Turq and Green
1. Stopping by your new 'home' to see the lovely photos, blog posts, etc. (And seeing what you're up to in the world...perhaps even living a bit vicariously through you!)
2. Getting ready to host a Autumnal Equinox Goddess Circle at my house this evening.
3. Realizing (yet again) I am blessed beyond measure.
4. Still reveling in the tremendous joy and magnificent energy that was the U2 concert in Chicago a week ago today.
5. Afternoon espresso at home.