"The quality of our lives is about treating each other well in every situation. We are all the trustees of one another's happiness and well-being in life."
* I once read somewhere that women are the ones who "do" the Holiday Season. Let's face it, that is a pretty accurate statement, even with the most helpful husband or partner. The decorating, the shopping, the cooking, the cleaning - before and after - the wrapping, Christmas cards and photos - all organized and executed primarily by women. And it's a tall order too! While most of us enjoy the fruits of this labor, it can be a bit overwhelming to say the least. It's no wonder that in early November I find myself feeling excited and somewhat nerve racked at the thought of what's coming. So... I will take a few deep breaths... and...ready...set...go!! * Some Of The Things On My To-Do Before Thanksgiving * Have the carpets and couches cleaned. Wash walls and touch up paint where needed throughout house. Clean oven (not looking forward to this). Order free-range turkey from local farmer. Buy all clothes needed for myself and kids for the upcoming holidays. Take a family photo for Xmas card and send it to the printer. Make Thanksgiving menu for 12. * That's it for now. How does your list look? * (Photos Courtesy of Jupter Images)
Seattle Metropolitan Area, Pacific Northwest, United States
Flâneur ~ Amateur Photographer -
Northern California Girl - Living in the Seattle Metro Area. Happily married, mother of five amazing individuals. Each day is a new adventure and I don't want to miss one minute.
♥ ♥ Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting -- barefoot in the orchard ♥ ♥
One of my favorite memories was walking barefoot in our apricot orchard. That was years ago, and it's still one of the first things that comes to mind when searching my life's memories.
It is unbearable for me to think about my beautiful orchard and the many others that surrounded it now only exist in my memory -- long ago replaced by houses. I prefer to keep those images in my mind as if it were only yesterday...
It's a beautiful summer morning, I'm 12 years old, outside my cat Peewee (a big yellow tabby with a bobbed tail) greets me. I head straight out into the orchard. The branches overhead hang low and heavy -- and the sweet smell of apricots fill the air. Running faster and farther with each step -- the seemingly never-ending rows of trees stretch out before me. I can feel the warm sun on my face and the cool feel of the dirt under my feet. ~
"Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever."