Savouring January - Day 31 - Believe

Dogwood bud 

practicing her belief 

in the promise 

of springtime.

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Blessed be.

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Savouring January - Day 30 - Soft

Snuggly slippers

Velvety blanket

Soft afternoon light

Constant companions

Heartwarming fire

Blessed be.

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Savouring January - Day 29 - Kindness

Sister Moon gently shines 

her tender mercies 

on all in her path.

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Blessed be.

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Savouring January - Day 28 - Rest

Sabbathing

🕯   .   ❤️

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Savouring January - Day 27 - Here

I’ve just opened the mail 

and am so delighted to report 

that my copy of this book 

with the wonderful name and soothing cover 

is here.  

And! 

Just as I'd hoped, 

it has the very same cover as our library’s! 

As an added bonus,

since my new-to-me, gently used copy 

is an ex-library copy, 

it has its very own 

clear plastic dust jacket to boot!

See there?

Auntie Hope will find us.

Blessed be. 

💙

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Savouring January - Day 25 - Love

Headed home after a stop at the library,

 I often take a short detour to this little pond 

that I have come to love.

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Savouring January - Day 24 - Place

Always faithfully 

standing in her place, 

rain or shine, 

hot or cold, 

her tranquil nearness 

brings me comfort. 

❤️

(But you already knew that, yes?)

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Savouring January - Day 23 - Hope

I love just the name of this book 

and it’s cover 

so much that I’ve checked it out 

many times from our library. 

Haven’t even read it yet 

as the cover alone 

brings me great Hope, 

my word for 2014.

Just last week, 

she adds with a grin, 

it occurred to me that I could order 

my very own copy so I did. 

(Its an ex-library copy 

and I’m so hoping the cover will be the same.)

 💙

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Savouring January - Day 18 - Drink

Slaking this morning’s thirst 

while keeping the icy chill at bay 

with a hand-warming mug of creamy chai tea.

Rediscovering an old favorite cup 

tucked in the back of our kitchen cabinet 

has me smiling big 

as I bask in the wonderful, Joy-filled surprise. 

Blue!! 

Purple!! 

And sweet flowers!! 

(All my favorites)

Throughout my day, 

I almost always have 

a cup of cool water to drink nearby. 

A couple of other 

reliable thirst quenchers for me 

are a lit candle 

and writing in my journal, 

all while under the gracious sheltering presence 

of Mama Grace’s gentle gaze.

Delighting in the dance.

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Savouring January - Day 10 - Nature

While not as chilly as it has been, 

this January day was gray and damp as predicted. 

Stopping by to say hey to Mary is always good, 

heartwarming medicine for both body and soul.

Blessed be.

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Savouring January - Day 9 - Listen

While running errands today, 

Betsy and I listened to Moana.

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Savouring January - Day 7 - Read

Intentionally selecting a book or two 

who’s theme is my chosen word for the year 

has become an enriching part 

of my treasured practice. 

Not only do the books teach me about my word, 

they are also a lovely way to help companion 

and honor our time together.

Grinning big as this year’s word 

continues to surprise and delight. 

One of these books was a Christmas gift 

and I recently rediscovered the other 3 

winking at me from my bookshelves. 

(The tag line for the bottom book is 

“A Buddhist Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sorrow.”)

Seems Auntie Joy has been waiting for me all along.

Blessed be and delighting in the dance.

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Savoring January - Day 6 - Now

With it being Epiphany, 

today is all about the fellas. 

So grateful for their annual reminder to follow the Light. 

🌠

Air Fryer experiments are still going well!

Delivery man was kind and helpful

so that was nice.

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Savouring January - Day 5 - Move

Whenever I move into a new journal, 

my long-held tradition 

is to start by making the first page into a calendar. 

And the next page? 

That one is a prayer asking for blessings and guidance, 

both for time spent on the pages and off.

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Savouring January - Day 4 - Dream

My new air fryer cooks up grilled ham and Swiss sandwiches 

(with a sprinkling of poppy seeds like Moma used to make) 

like a dream! 

 A perfect lunch on this cold, blustery day.

It's based on a recipe from l-o-n-g ago when I was a little girl. 

Back then the local gas company would put on a cooking show 

and hand out little books with recipes in it, 

including the ones they had just demonstrated. 

The original recipe called for making a spread 

of mustard, butter, grated onion and poppy seeds. 

Today I just smear both insides of my bread with a little mayo,

 top that with a thin layer of yellow mustard, 

and sprinkle both sides generously with poppy seeds. 

As you probably can imagine, 

the poppy seeds add a bit of yummy crunch. 

Delish!

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Savouring January - Day 3 - Comfort

Comfort on this chilly January night includes 

sipping hot tea from a cheery, cherished cup, 

snuggling up in a downy soft comforter, 

soothing sound of steady tick tocks, 

and the tender brush of angel wings.

Blessed be.

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Savouring January - Day 2 - View

View from the home of my chair.

🌻. 💛. ☀️

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Savouring January 2018

Looking forward to this one!

Delighted that my goddaughter will 

be joining me. . . . 

at her request.  

💕

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Shutter Happy ~ Day 21 ~ A Self-Portrait

Hubby and I had the pleasure 

of visiting a sunflower farm on Tuesday. 

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Shutter Happy ~ Day 20 ~ Soft

Ah, the pure pleasure of chilly fall morning moments 

snuggled up in a soft simulated suede down comforter. 

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