This week is our Independence Day holiday. I’ll be taking a long weekend up north to celebrate with family and take a long weekend break. So I have decided to take a holiday on writing here as well. My advice to you is to do the same.
Phone taken at the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, MN on July 4, 2018
If you are able to take a break, or take a vacation this summer, make the most of it. Whether you get some extra rest, enjoy some quality time with people you love or perhaps get out to see some fireworks, appreciate these fine summer days. Have a safe and happy weekend!
I think we are fortunate in Minnesota that there is very little doubt about that distinct feeling of winter. The cold bites at us, and we notice. It will get down to single digits this week and it is inescapable.
Our fat cat Calvin loves to use my husband as furniture in the winter. Shamelessly.
I have come appreciated quiet times of the year, when I take my time. There are less events, though some people attend holiday parties (I manage to avoid most). There are some family gatherings at the holidays, but right now feels like a nice quiet opportunity for reflection. I enjoy my peppermint tea with a dash of eggnog in it, and I snuggle with my cats.
Working from home, some days I am not required to go anywhere. I typically make it outside at least once for a yoga class, a dance class or a walk (at the very least a trip to the mail box). My grandmother used to say she enjoyed winter because there were a lot less yard work chores, and plenty of time for reading. I agree. SO many good books on my shelves.
What is your favorite way to spend quiet times of the year?
My husband is 50 today! (Okay, maybe he won’t like it that I am sharing his age).
But I think he is a fabulous 50 so I am going to sing his praises for a while and embarrass him.
Top Reasons he is the perfect husband for me:
He is patient.
He is kind.
He forgives my ability to clutter up a room just by walking into it (he knows I have a.d.d. and never makes me feel ashamed of it).
My animals love him. Sometimes more than me, but I’ll let that slide.
My family loves him. Not that this was a criteria for marrying him, but it certainly helps.
He has a great sense of humor.
He can still make a camp fire if we have wet wood and no matches!
He knows I love to make salads, and I am a pretty pathetic cook, and he loves me anyway.
He introduced me to motorcycling.
He encourages me to do work I love because he believes in me, and trusts my potential. Also, he knows I like to travel so I won’t tolerate poverty for too long without getting my butt in gear. 😉
He tolerates my crazy ideas (like walking all over the U.K.), and sometimes even encourages them!
He captured my heart 8 years ago. Did I mention he’s a patient man?
The cake is ordered, Amor! Looking forward to celebrating with our friends this Friday!
