If you’ve been following my blog, you already know I appreciate the simple things in life. Today, I stumbled across a site for women who share my point of view. The Simple Woman\’s Daybook.
I’ve posted my list from the site, and I encourage you to post yours here as well. Share your thoughts, so that we can all focus on the simple pleasures in life.
Outside my window… 13 happy children riding bikes and playing football. Plus Ellie, our Golden Retriever, whose birthday is TODAY!
I am thinking… that I need to pack for our trip tomorrow -Little Rock, here we come!
I am thankful for… family and friends.
From the kitchen… Birthday cake & ice cream from Ellie’s birthday party this afternoon, plus leftover cucumber salsa and chocolate Torte from my Wine between the Lines book club gathering last night at Carol’s house (who is one of the most talented chef’s you’ll ever meet — her leftovers are being enjoyed as I type!). And…leftover shrimp etoufee is simmering on the stove. Today – I’m all about leftovers!
I am wearing… Jeans and white shirt. My jacket, socks, and shoes were kicked off as soon as I got in from a conference today. They’re still on the floor and sofa…right where I left them (sigh).
I am creating… A blog entry. A non-fiction book about our farm. A second novel. Another children’s book. A home my family wants to come back to. An open door for friends.
I am going… to backpack in the Smokies with my family in two weeks.
I am reading… The Samurai’s Garden; Mary; Julie & Julia; and Billy Ray’s Farm (just to name a few).
I am praying… for peace. Just imagine…if everyone was kind all the time – all the world’s problems would be solved.
I am hearing… a report about a hostage situation that took place today in our small town. Very sad. I offer a prayer for those families as well. I also hear kids laughing, my daughter humming, our neighbor’s dogs barking, and our parakeet chirping – which makes me even more grateful, knowing that at any second those sounds could change to police sirens and helicopter propellers. You just never know. I say another prayer.
I am hoping…I never again lose someone I love.
On my mind…All the things I need to do before we leave town tomorrow morning.
Around the house… Friends. Pets. Books. A never-ending To-Do List.
One of my favorite things… is a house full of joy.
Plans for the weekend…We’re taking our children to their very first concert – Taylor Swift! Weekend trip to Little Rock!
Julie's Journal 