Simply Moments

I woke up this morning to the first snowfall of the season.  It was softly quiet outside, as snow somehow always is, the large flakes dancing in the air like lazy, white butterflies.  The ground was covered, the trees decorated with snow drifts, the beautiful silence so magical. It's not often there is snow at this time of year where I live. I stood on the back deck watching my wee dog investigate the strange, cold weirdness that had invaded his space whilst he slept, smiling when he gave me a look like it was all my fault. Shivering in my pajamas, I stomped my slippered feet a few times--as if that would warm me up--took some deep yoga breaths of the crisp frigid air, and reveled in the moment, thankful for the unexpected wonder of nature.  I had my first laugh of the day when Benny buried his nose in the snow, then raised it with a big dollop on the end like frosting. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in America.  Traditionally, it's a time to reflect on what you're

11/29/2019  Update :  This wonderful book was just chosen as Waterstones Book of the Year!!  Author of the year went to Greta Thunberg for her collection of speeches on climate change.  Heartfelt congratulations to both. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Early last month I was reading an article about a new book being published, written by well-known British illustrator Charlie Mackesy:   The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse .  In the article there were some drawings from the book.  Here's one of them... Charlie Mackesy 2019 I loved the simplicity of his artwork, but along with the words?  Well, I just had to see more of this intriguing little story.  I did some research, read more reviews and by the end of the day, I'd pre-ordered the book and then just had to wait until October 22nd. Having now read it numerous times, I can safely say it's one of my favorite books.  It sits here with me at my desk and I often reach for it, randomly reading a page here and there, sm