This morning I find myself smiling (highly entertained I might add) as I watch several barn cats zipping around the backyard in an attempt to catch the golden leaves that are swirling down from nearby oak trees. I stand and stare, fascinated, as they revel in every bit of this light-hearted fun on a fine November morning. There’s a method to their madness, as the saying goes. Each cat will sit, studying a single leaf as it begins the long descent. Bushy cat tails are flicking back and forth, and soon, no longer able to stand the wait; the cats jump, pounce, and then scamper off in another direction! There they will sit and wait until the next cascade of leaves and it begins all over again.
Greetings Mary-
Again a wonderful post, thank you! I recently noticed a bumper sticker that read ‘live simply so others can simply live.’ Simplicity and supporting local businesses as much as possible is my new focus. Two little towns over has a new wonderful Farmgirl style florist. A spectacular addition to the new roadside stands that opened this summer. Recently visited the shop with a friend. She pointed out a vintage cake stand she loved but didn’t purchase. I just forwarded your post and suggested she go back and buy the cake stand!!!
Thank you for sharing your pie recipe!
Wishing you and your family a Thanksgiving full of love and wonderful memories.
Gae
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Awww thanks for your kind words Gae! What a coincidence, a cute little roadside flower stand opened this summer about a mile away from us, and then a mile the opposite direction is a produce stand – I love these little pop-up markets! Keep me posted if your friend goes back for the cake stand-sometimes things just tug at our hearts, and they need to find their way home with us. And I hate that feeling of having passed up something, that was a terrific price, only to go back and find out it is gone. Wishing her luck it’s still there, and maybe they’re having a pre-holiday sale! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving-sweet and simple.
Thank you for your thoughts. Very important stuff—how we live.
Hi Sylvia – sometimes it’s easier said than done, it can be a busy, noisy world. I once heard, “This is life. Don’t miss it.” so I’m trying hard to keep that in mind – we can all do this-one step at a time! Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Thanksgiving Mary and Family. I love your blog this month, Live Simply. Something I am still trying to conquer and I will! Thank you for the beautiful way your remind us just to Live Simply, so easy🧡
Hi Debbie, absolutely, we will! When you say it that way, it does sound easy. One step at a time, being our authentic selves, cheering each other on, and listening to our hearts. Appreciate you stopping by to visit!
I wrote a comment and lost it! My theme this year is simply and natural using what I have not purchasing new🎄😊🌺
Oh sorry, Joann that your comment was lost-thanks for coming back to write it again! That sounds like the perfect “reduce reuse recycle” – please share any tips that you have, I’m sure you’ve learned so much practicing that this year!
I recently read a quote that really spoke to me. It was something about really living each day, because this isn’t a dress rehearsal. Take time to enjoy simple things. Tune out some of the busyness.
Absolutely so true Linda. I’ve heard that quote as well. I also remember hearing we all get caught up in thinking that “real life” is a little farther down the road. I think there’s an art to saying no so we avoid some of that busyness-and sometimes that’s “no” just for today, sometimes it’s “no” because it’s not something we ever want to do! We have to decide how to spend the time we’re given-you’ve nailed it: enjoy!