#HappyPlace

Sometimes while sitting on the back deck my thoughts travel to my parents. (Dad passed in 2994, Mom in 2016.) Today, my mom's presence is missed. 

Mom's favorite things were books, birds and flowers. Her Happy Place was sitting outside reading a Harlequin romance with birds chirping nearby. During summer vacation at the cottage, after chores were done, flowerpots watered and birdfeeders filled, you'd find her under a tree, in a lawn chair at the edge of the lake. At home, she'd be on the porch or in our screened-on garage she turned into a summer room. 

Looking around, she would have loved my deck as much as she enjoyed my front porch. 

I guess my Happy Place is much like Mom's. 

What is your Happy Place?

Expressing Love With Art

Writing a poem or a personal note for a friend is love. Many lyrics are a love song writen by a musican with words coming from the heart. Artists throughout history have created paintings for the one they love.

I enjoy viewing art created by friends; it makes me happy. When I wear a scarf my mom knitted, I feel loved.

Recently, I painted a couple of Taylor Swift inspired watercolors for my new grandaughter's nursery. (Her momma loves TS.)

I also did the middle painting of an olive branch. (Her name is Olive.)

Find a creative way to express your love this week.

Ah, Spring

Flyboy and I enjoyed a lovely morning drinking coffee on the deck and a romantic interlude. No...not that kind. We'll save that for skinny dipping in the pool later. Besides, Reyka was keeping on eye on us.

It's nice to simply be together. Listening to the birds, watching the backyard wildlife and planning our day can be a moment of love.