proof of sunshine

lots of rain today, but the sun came through during the golden hour. and despite the rain, there were many moments of conscious happiness. picking currants. making juice. filling jars of honey. holding yet another baby chick in my hand. slicing mushrooms and bacon for the pasta for dinner. pouring a glass of wine. it felt like life was precisely as it ought to be today. right here and now.

here's hoping you feel the same.

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this is interesting reading.

the simple things: for christina

today is the lovely christina's birthday. you know her, the fabulous cook and photographer with the beautiful soul over at soul aperture? well, in honor of her birthday, we're once again sharing the simple things. happy birthday, beautiful christina, may your day be filled with all of the simple things you love.

and in the spirit of spreading love and good karma in your honor, here are the simple things i'm loving right now...

a girl and her horse

heart-shaped stone on the beach.

calico cat on a crazy quilt

gorgeous yo-yo quilt made by my great-grandmother and found by me on a basement treasure hunt

magical light

painting light on the night sky

happy birthday to you, christina. you are a true generator of love in the blogosphere. and a big thank you to my dear se'lah, for letting me know, otherwise, i might totally have missed this.

simple things, simple gestures, simply beautiful.

the simple things - weaving

christina of soul aperture is taking her simple things one step further this time. she and her family will donate $1 to doctors without borders for relief for haiti for every blogger who participates in the simple things today. benefits for all - we remember that it is the simple things in life that are important and in so doing, help people in need all while being part of a worldwide chain of love and good will. i can't really think of anything better than that.

the feel of wool between your fingers.

favorite colors.

learning something new.

an age-old craft.

doing things in the right order.

evening light.

the company of enthusiastic people.

being at ease in oneself.

learning the basics.

a kind and patient teacher.

order emerging from chaos.

tools of the trade.

conversation over coffee.

tying knots.

threads and fibers.

softly falling snow.

what are the simple things you love today?

please do participate and do let christina know.

simple things

it's time again for the simple things, with the most beautiful soul i know, christina, of soul aperture.

whimsical toys

antique stores

flea markets

used books
café latte

pine cones that mean christmas is coming
candlelight
the red starbucks cups
a discount on the discount
very old ship models

fernet branca on a sore throat
hot toddies with 8-year-old bacardi
another scheduled blog camp in january
60 mm macro lens
robots

stitching
a crackling fireplace
a fresh pot of tea
the smell of gingerbread
stacks of new fabric

a walk with a camera
a surprisingly balmy day
sunshine peeking through the clouds
poetry on the side of the plane
a surprise in the mail
christmas ornaments in a shop window

do stop by christina's for more simple things.

what are the simple things you love today?

the simple things

beautiful christina at soul aperture is doing simple things wednesday once again....so here, i give you the simple things that are making me happy right here and now...

beautiful viking ships at sunset...

our pooka on the beach...

our pooka jumping on a rain-soaked trampoline...

the fearlessness of our pooka...

how friggin' strong the pooka is...

these two people:

my favorites in the world...
(not that they're simple)

i hope you'll play along too...

what are the simple things making you happy?

right.

this.

very.

minute.

the simple things

christina at soul aperture had the brilliant idea of doing a blog on june 10 of the simple things that make you happy. i love to make lists and i knew i'd be busy this week, so it was nice to have wednesday taken care of.

stones.

always stones.

what could be simpler?

the architectural beauty of plants

i see russian churches when i look at these chives

poetry on the streets of oslo

a sense of humor on the side of a plane

and another plane

and one more.

and then there's chemistry.
the chemistry you have with people.
i don't have a picture of that.
but it makes me happy.

and that's enough simple, joyful things for a wednesday.

what are the simple things that make you happy?

play along today on your blog.

but be sure to let christina know.