Random Thoughts, Lovely Links and a Question

Random Thoughts, Lovely Links and a Question

Random Thoughts
Random Thoughts

Random thoughts, lovely links and a thought-provoking question – this will be a recurring article. I hope you enjoy it. Whenever I spend a little time reading my favorite blogs or exploring the web for quality content, I like to sink into a cozy chair with a favorite beverage โ€“ either a hot cup of jo, a steeping soul-satisfying tea or an impressive sipping cocktail. Just a suggestion. Happy reading.

Random Thoughts

Because, well you know, thereโ€™s always a lot on our mindsโ€ฆ

Do you have random thoughts swimming in your head endlessly like 100 open tabs on your browser? I do. Always.

~ Summer is coming to a close, Iโ€™m not ready for it to end.

Summer ending

~ However, fall is my favorite season and I canโ€™t wait for it to begin. To everything there is a season.

Fall

~ When my daughter gives me a hug, she leans in and hugs with every ounce of her emotion. I can almost feel her heartbeat. Itโ€™s one of the best feelings I know.

Beautiful girl

~ Parenting during the teen years is confusing and hard. Iโ€™m determined to lean in and go through this phase with grace, mindfulness and love. All the love.

mother and son love

~ Have you ever heard of a bosky dell? A bosky dell is quite literally a covered, shady place with an abundance of trees or shrubs.  A serene and peaceful retreat in nature. I think I want to create one in our woods.

Bosky Dell

~ I became ordained and was the officiant for my sisterโ€™s wedding a few weeks ago. We also hosted her wedding at our house. That was overwhelming in every single way, but it was the most beautiful celebration. I met some incredible people. A solid mix of beauty and overwhelm, isnโ€™t that the way of life?

Wedding Day

~ I love a cold, crisp Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. That is all.

Sauvignon blanc

Whatโ€™s in your newsfeed?  Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s in mineโ€ฆ

~ I miss sweaters, Iโ€™m looking forward to wearing them as the fall weather arrives. Hereโ€™s a beautiful silk blend sweater from J.Crew.

~ Hereโ€™s an insightful poem.

~ This video tour of Oprahโ€™s flower garden. Oh my. Garden goals.

~ Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors or enhance your skills? Have you met Jenna Rainey yet? You need to. Check her out.

A Thought-Provoking Question

What have you always wanted to learn how to do for your entire adult life and you still havenโ€™t taken the steps to do so? What are you waiting for? You miss every shot you donโ€™t take.

~ m ~

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