"Celebrate small victories."
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Life has turned busy and suddenly it's Friday. But I wanted to share some small moments that have brought cheer and delight this week to my heart. I hope you will enjoy my tiny offerings today.
One. Clementines
We've been eating clementines imported all the way from Spain.
What a delicious treat. We savour every thick-skinned, juicy fruit—
enjoying the scent of citrus zest on our fingers as we peel them.
Two. At the deli counter
I stopped the other day at the deli counter to pick up
some flatbread pizzas and sandwiches. An older fellow
was also scouting the display, probably for his own lunch.
We caught eyes. I spied what I wanted and reached around
to the back of the cooler, conspiratorially saying to him, "I
always take from the back as they are the freshest."
He nodded.
It was almost as if he'd tapped his finger on the side
of his nose - with that congenial secret understanding.
It left a warm feeling of connection.
Three. A tiny pile of new books
Three new books arrived at my house this week.
Their titles and descriptions look so inviting
(I have not read them yet):
Seaview House
by Elizabeth Fair (novel, 1955)
(described as a comedy of domestic life)
A friend has read this author and really enjoyed her books.
Your Second Life Begins When You
Realize You Only Have One Life
by Raphaëlle Giordano (novel, 2018)
(one woman's quest to cure her "routinitis")
I thought I could use that kind of cure 😉.
Peril at End House
by Agatha Christie (1932)
(Poirot mystery)
One can never go wrong with a Christie mystery.
Four. Twinkle lights
I never got around to adding twinkle lights around my
bookcase over the Christmas season—life was too busy then.
But I saw twinkle lights at Michaels the other day and
thought it's never too late to cheer up a dark corner.
Spring is still a long way off.
Five. From a novel I'm reading
"May God make safety your companion."
The English Patient
by Michael Ondaatje
Madox is bidding farewell to his colleague as they
part company after years of working together in the
Libyan Desert in North Africa. It's at the start of
World War II and everything is changing.
That's all for today. Please note I will be away for the next couple of Fridays. We are fine but we're tending to needful things in our circle of loved ones. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. I hope you will feel the love and will have a taste of something sweet to celebrate.
❦
Heart hugs and wishes for a beautiful day,
Brenda
Photo credits:
(Top)Image by No_Name13 from Pixabay
(Twinkle lights)Brenda Leyland @ It's A Beautiful Life
My Blogging Schedule:
I post on Fridays
It's always lovely to see a post from you, Brenda. "Seaview House" sounds like a book I would enjoy. Do you order these older books from Amazon, or from elsewhere?
ReplyDeleteI hope that the things calling your attention these days are not too onerous and will be taken care of in good time. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your love.
Lorrie, thanks for your note. These older books by Elizabeth Fair are available through Amazon. The current editions are published by Dean Street Press.
DeleteOh I do like Elizabeth Fair's books, Seaview House being my favourite! Her observations on human behaviour are so droll and cause me a good bit of chortling. A lovely story to give you a break on stressful days.😊
ReplyDeleteI love that little moment at the deli counter.
ReplyDeleteI know you meant us to notice the twinkle lights in your photo, but my eyes were drawn to the books and especially Leaning Toward Light. You've mentioned this book before and I was reminded that I wanted to read it! So thank you.
Happy Valentine's Day! My day began early with the early rising of our 8-year-old grandson and conversations over hockey cards. Along with your words, a great start to what promises to be a wonderful day.
I love that quote from The English Patient! It's one I could use with loved ones today!
ReplyDeleteThat was a most lovely post, Brenda. I was so happy to see you are back, refreshed and raring to write again! Hurray! The twinkle lights look adorable. I love tulips, too. And I love reading your words on your blog, which is a light in the dark parts of our world. Hope you have a fabulous week ahead. Susan
ReplyDeleteAs always, a delightful post, Brenda. How lovely to have three new books to look forward to! I hope all will be well with your 'needful things'.
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