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. 

💙

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Armfuls of Time

Rediscovered this book today.

And, 

man-oh-man,

was it exactly perfect timing.

Blessed be.

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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.)

 💙

#SavouringJanuary2018

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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.

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Happy Mail

Still no power but the mail just came. 

Yay! 

 📬  .  📘  .  😍

#ilovesnailmail

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April Love 2017 :: Day 23 - Bookshelf

There's a shelf under the table next to my chair 

and some of my most favorite books live here, 

making it very easy to pick them up again and again.

(and again)

#aprillove2017

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April Love 2017 :: Day 10 - Favorite Book

One of my favorite books right now is this one. 

 I'm particularly enjoying the section introducing 

Celtic traditions and holidays celebrated in each month, 

including stories about how those customs got their start 

and how they've evolved over time. 

After each month's lovely intro there are seven sets of prayers, 

one for each day of the week. 

#aprillove2017

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April Love 2017 :: Day 4 - Noon

Today's midday meal held two treats. 

A yummy Ham & Swiss bagel sandwich 

and the arrival of a new book about 

Mercy, 

my word for 2012. 

(and the cover is Orange 😉)

Grounded

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Happy Loveable Mail

So delighted to receive 

an autographed copy of Kelly's book, 

Loveable. 

❤️

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Loveable

Looking very forward to dipping into these pages. 

❤️️

Kelly's voice is gently wise. 

If the book appeals to you and you order before the evening of 3/24, 

there's a free full length bonus companion book that he's offering as a thank you gift.

Just go here.

Here is my Amazon.com review:

Verified Purchase

This review is from: Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly 

Embrace Your Life (Paperback)

I've been reading Kelly's blog for four years now and had the pleasure 

of participating in his Courtyard Conversations. In both places I grew to 

deeply trust his calm, gently reassuring voice. As a member of the launch 

team, I was delighted to receive a free digital copy of Loveable. Since 

then I've bought two copies to share with dear ones and, being one who 

likes to hold an actual book in her hands, a third is on its way to me.

The stories he shares are brave, deeply personal and speak to the ache 

and beauty of being human, always with an eye towards Grace and Hope. 

If you've read any of his blogposts and/or letters to his children, you 

already know. Kelly's writing is authentic, insightful, clear, and wise. I

t's my sincere hope that this is the first of many books published by 

Dr. Flanagan.

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Practicing Hope

So Hope was my word for 2014 and "she" has been peeking in on me, her beloved daughter, 

a lot in the last little while. (I've come to think of some of my words Grace, Mercy, Hope, 

and Peace as sister auntie angels who love, guide, and watch over me)

Last Tuesday morning a dear friend shared a lovely quote about hope with me and that 

afternoon our purple crocuses, who speak to me of the hope of spring, peeked their heads 

out and winked at me. 

Our car wreck on Friday night was at an intersection with a small, red brick church with 

a wire steeple on one corner. I felt so touched when hubby came back and told me it was 

named "Center of Hope" (!!). We waited the hour for our tow truck driver to arrive in the 

shelter of her back parking lot.

And yesterday morning I intentionally invited Hope in close by choosing my sweet blue 

and white striped mug for my warm, soothing cup of creamy chai tea. I so love this book, 

"An Altar in the World" by Barbara Brown Taylor! So much so that every time this water 

baby gets in the tub, this gently wise and reassuring book goes in with me. And of course, 

she adds with a twinkle, I have an angel in my bathroom!

Wishing us all a good week and may there be many pockets of Hope. 

❤️

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Grounded (Book 2)

🌻

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Savoring January Day 18 :: Eat

My usual workday lunch is a scoop of cottage cheese polka 

dotted with raisins 

(it's easy! 🙃) 

plus a handful of Wheat Thins. 

.

Today's munch time entertainment 

was reading a few pages about a new-to-me idea, Hygge. 

Scrumptious concept that one! 

🕯

#SavouringJanuary2017

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Savoring January Day 6 :: Read

A very dear friend suggested this book to me awhile back, saying she thought I might enjoy 

it. Excited to give it a go, I checked it out from the library. To my disappointment, I found 

that I wasn't connecting with it so rather than force something, I returned it.

Right before Advent, an opportunity presented itself to try 'er again. I bought the book this 

time and I'm so glad I did!! Turns out my friend was spot on after all. (As she so wisely said, sometimes the timing isn't quite right.)

Smiling because I haven't made my way all the way through it yet. With reluctance I had 

to put it down again in December and, as I did, I knew that I had found my word for this 

year, Grounded, and promised I'd be back.

I've recently had the pleasure of picking it up again and am falling in love with the first 

few chapters all over again.

. ❤️. 🌳 . ❤️. 

#SavouringJanuary2017

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Savoring January Day 2 :: [Visual] List

Preparing for a soothing soak

#SavouringJanuary2017 

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Taking time to be holy . . .

. . . . in good company this morning. 

❤️

Breathe September :: Love & Relax

Looking forward to spending some time relaxing with my new book 

and learning more about my Loves 

(and faithful, steady guardians).    

I ❤️🌳

#breatheseptember2016

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Breathe September :: Celebrate

Finished this brutiful (<- her word for those beautiful and brutal moments in our lives) 

memoir earlier this evening and was so deeply touched by her story. There aren't many pages 

that don't have something underlined on them!

Tonight I honor and celebrate Glennon's vulnerability, honesty, and most of all her courage as 

she shares her raw and valiant journey home to herself and those she loves. ❤️

And looking forward to "The Wisdom of Story" starting next week taught by Brene Brown 

and Glennon. 

#breatheseptember2016 

#lovewarrior 

#glennondoylemelton (<- thank you! ❤️)

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Present Over Perfect

45 pages in and I already love it. 

Off to tuck into bed and read more. 

Nightie night. 

💕

#presentoverperfect 

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August Break :: Beneath my feet

My feet (and me!) happily anticipating a leisurely soak 

in a warm, Sunday morning bath.  

It's the first in a long while 

... way too long for this water baby. 

🛀🏻

#augustbreak2016

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