Thankfullness

Today I want to start by saying there's a light and gentle rain falling after two perfect sunshiney days. I am grateful for this as I know my plants will be. My legs are tired following a big walk (for me) yesterday but I have stuff to do so I have to suck it up as only a princess can do. Visitors for dinner tonight...roast lamb  roast veges, mint sauce and gravy. Sounds good eh! Watch me stuff it up somehow. One or the other will end up being cold Im sure but hey  we cannot be perfect in every way unless we're Mary Poppins can we? I often think about how I'd be if I were to move back to the big smoke but I know I cannot. I adore my peace and tranquility not to mention the raucous galahs and cockatoos that visit. The sound of rain on my roof would be lost amidst the traffic noises so I shall stay put for now. I know I am fortunate to have such stunning views from my home. I only wish Murray was still here to share it with me. He was such a great human. Gentle, kind, friendl...

 Today is day one of my gratitude to humanity, the world and all living creatures. I have so much to be thankful for. I have plenty to be sad about I know, but I also have lots of daily happenings that manage to give me a feeling of gratitude, of still being alive. I am grateful for family, primarily extended family on this day. I visited a beautiful niece, her husband and their two children whilst they are holidaying for a few days in Bright. I had such a lovely time with them all and even though I was exhausted following the walk we did along the river that runs through Bright, it was a day of warmth, sunshine and laughter. We had lunch in Bright, ice cream in Bright also, then I left for home whilst they continued their holidaying. I was fortunate enough to drive home safely, go to the butchers and the supermarket before making my way home to my dogs and little cat. I was energised enough to hang some clothes out on the line , feed the animals then feed myself and for the rest o...