A new Day. A new Friday. And a new Friday Fave Fives (follow the link). Last night, as I pondered what to post today for my five faves, I easily chose two things for which I am thankful. The other three...well, I couldn't think of anything 'special'. Then I realized, Blessings are often simply basic parts of my day. A good reminder.
1. I am thankful for Friday Fave Fives because this weekly 'exercise' helps me stay grounded.
2. I am thankful that I can be out in my garden doing weeding and other jobs to care for my plants. Currently, I am doing a big job of digging out more grape hyacinths from the bed in front of the house. Weeds and bulbs and debris. Even if it doesn't get all done this fall, I still enjoy having my hands in the dirt. And no photos. You really don't want to see what it looks like...
3. My daughter-in-law's sister and a niece are here visiting from Arizona. The main reason is PAL'S upcoming birthday party. While they are here, they are doing many fun things. I joined them on Wednesday for part of a 'coffee shop crawl' that they made up themselves. It was so fun!
4. I am thankful for reading time. Currently, I am reading So Big by Edna Ferber. This is a book that my book group Well Read Mom chose. At first, I was not excited. But as I read more, the more I have enjoyed it. Set in Chicago area, centered around a young woman who ends up marrying a farmer and learning to love farming, it is so much more than that. I won't give any spoilers, just that I am enjoying this book very much.
5. I am loving the cool mornings and mild days of autumn. The leaves are turning beautiful colors. My favorite season! I scrolled through my October photos from other years and remembered how I have loved October in Ohio for the past six years.
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You live in a beautiful area! I love Grape Hyacinths; did you have too many that were crowded?
Sometimes it is just the little things that we can be grateful for but it's important to be aware of them. Lovely fall pics. Have a good weekend.
Hi Willow, I love the idea of a Friday favorite fives. I agree with you. Sometimes I find that all the little things, often become the big things later in life. For instance I never thought cleaning my house would be a favorite thing but it is now because it is more difficult and when I am finished I feel such a sense of satisfaction. Plus now that hubby is retired I enjoy getting to work on it together with him. Hope you have a lovely Friday ahead!
Lovely fall photos. I would like to walk down to that barn. Mary
I love all of your photos and all of these blessings!!!
I hope you enjoy a beautiful weekend
I "played in the dirt all day, had fun but I'm beat!.
It sounds like you're really enjoying your Fall days. Beautiful photos.
We got home at 2:30 a.m. It will take me a while to catch up with your Alaska adventures! :) Fall is looking nice in your neck of the woods.
So true -- how often the mundane basic simple things are worth mentioning. Glad you've got reading time and visiting time. Today (Saturday) is our first cool day in ages and I'm totally here for it!
You've piqued my interest in that book.... and it looks like it's a Google Books PDF download.
My mother planted a whole bed of grape hyacinths in the back garden when she and I first moved into the multi family home that we shared. She passed away a few years after we moved here but I love to remember her in the spring when those sweet purple flowers bloom.
I do that sometimes, too--look for something big or unique for FFF, but so often there are many "everyday" blessings. How nice to have your d-i-l's relatives visiting.
Yes, the ordinary every day blessings are the ones that can be so easily overlooked. So glad you found those in your week. Love the gorgeous colors of fall showing up in your neihborhood. I've got to get out to the flower beds and start cleaning them out, Sad to see the flowers go but thankful they gave me such beautiful colors past their season
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