Medieval Mom Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Life has thrown us a few hardballs lately. I'm sure I'm not the only one who could use a few reminders of the good and beautiful things of this world and this life. Could you please help me add to this list? *A loving husband *Baby sleeping in my arms *Roasted marshmallows *Birds welcoming the morning with a cacophony of birdsong *Twilight *Tree frogs singing in the night *Hot baths *Bonfires *Hiking in the forest *Making fairy houses in the backyard *Spinning wool *Watching the cat watch the squirrels *Books, books, books *Fountain pens and ink *Victorian homes *Hammocks *Spontaneous hugs from children *The WTM board ;) *Google books *Electricity and running water *Freedom of speech and thought *Homeschooling :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 * dogs, dogs, dogs (well, I have 3 here now so three times the goodness.... :D) * clothes washing machines * the internet & computers * chocolate * grocery stores * the smell of freshly cut grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 a nice place to live happy kids friends that care chocolate covered raisins lemonade on a hot day snuggling with loved ones looking at scrapbooks planning fun events home made nachos library books Story of the World cupcakes bike rides watching the kids fish watching a movie with dh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 dogs and kids snuggled up next to you feeling warm a hundred different colors of green for my eyes to soak up delicious fresh produce from my own garden laughing until our stomachs hurt during math and not even remembering what started it a nice breeze endless different bird songs the new song that the mockingbird learned this year (one year it sounded like a bull frog :) friends the smell of roses and stock naptime when the windows are all open and a breeze is blowing and the birds are singing Doughboy's donuts the UPS guy stimulating and thoughtful discussions here EB White and his way with words text messages from my kids cold water my sweet senior citizen neighbors and how much they care about each other Nat King Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 snow on horses larks in the trees honeysuckle baby hands (like starfish) smiles on old women the way the moon makes a path on the ocean at night children's hands folded in prayer bluebirds Florida skies white laundry snapping in a morning breeze generous chldren quilts stained glass daisies in a blue pitcher stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Those tiny, joyful surprises. As when you're PMSed and there's no sugar in the house, but then you find the box of Peeps at the back of the freezer. Or when you're awakened early to hear the cat having the yarks, only to discover that she had the grace to do so on the easily-cleaned kitchen floor rather than the living room carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 *hugs from the dog *hugs from ds *hugs from dh *hugs from the cat *the silly way the cat sits to eat *the silly way the dog sits in her chair *Douglas Adams' sense of humor (we just finished The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy today) *dark chocolate *Don Henley's Inside Job CD *Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata *my backyard and the really, really tall pine trees that live there *the curiosity of a dragonfly *friends that get me *internet *late afternoon naps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 hot chocolate a bouquet of daisies squirrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I just spent the last two hours sitting on our porch swing, eating ice-cold watermelon, while my littles ran through the sprinklers, with the sound of lawn mowers humming in the distance. Heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Jesus. I more I get to know Him, the more I love Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 A good sunset with a big puffy cloud and a tall, lone tree. Or try this short short-story by Carson McCullers: http://www.osu.cz/ffi/kaa/dokumenty/kolar/tree_rock_cloud.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 A warm, dry house. Many people in the world don't even have that. Whenever I'm dissatisfied about something, I remind myself of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) -Children who laugh together -An oldest child who runs to the market for you, and ferries youngers sibs to and fro -Husband who laughs at your lame jokes and stories of the day, and remembers to hire the guy who is going to replace all the ugly/old lighting around the property, and it's something you mentioned last year, and he's been trying to do it himself, but realized it's his busy season and well, it should get done as it's not cost efficents as it stands. -Bananagrams -Grilling in the late afternoon with a chilled glass of chardonnay in hand -Baby Bantams -Chickens happily pecking in the grass -Fresh eggs with bright orange yolks -Librarians who do not not run away when they see you coming -Farmer's markets with crisp, fresh spinach -A teen son who ventures into the tallest grass with the riding mower and now your yard look totally awesome. -A little daughter who is 'totally out of books' and requests a library trip. -A teen dd who babysits her little cousin in the early morning so you can sleep in. -Fresh local fish -Bats swooping above your head, bees buzzing over clover, frogs making noise at night. Edited June 24, 2010 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 *Mozart *Playing piano *Little boys hugging stuffed animals *Gardens (esp. our local botanical garden) *Candlelight *Moonlight *Art museums *Afternoon tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Goodnight kisses from my children Owl hooting in the woods Different, fragrant, fleeting scents of cut greenery as I drive along Phone call from someone who needs to be cheered up Posts and threads like this And the one about vacations in Maine Clean, salty smell of the ocean We saw and heard a pet bird who cries like a baby, is that wonderful? Shooting star dh saw last night Still sort of light at 9 Lightning bugs Sons who care Tender-hearted daughters My brother sending looney tunes pix to my sons on their phones because he can and he misses them AC AC AC and cold water and ice and my friends' pools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Iced coffee (and reading a news article that says drinking lots of coffee is *good* for you - hallelujah!) Fresh corn on the cob with butter and salt and pepper Beautiful mosaics in a church Sitting on the grass, reading a book, and watching my kids play at the park Taking walks in the neighborhood in the summer evenings Pine trees under a blue blue sky Getting books on my wishlist at paperbackswap.com Getting a great deal on curriculum Air conditioning Pepperoni pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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