I am enjoying spring break with my children, we are riding bikes in the crisp cool spring air, enjoying outbursts of sun between gusty silvery clouds. Laughing at our shadows on the ground and playing "shadow tag". Planning vacations, watching movies and eating cheesy popcorn.
For inspiring new words of colour, we've been perusing this delicious link. (Because one can never have enough citrines, clarets or aubergines. Or for that matter, pomegranates, cerulean's or indigo's.) :)
We dream of swinging on hammocks, and lighting fires on the beach. We practice our signatures now, because we want to be proficient at them when we grow up. We count our blessings. Smell the laundry when it emerges from its warm cocoon of rice milk and mallow flavoured softeners (Eco-friendly of course.)
We don't sweat the small stuff; we realize our lives are what we make them.
It is my late grandmother Irene's birthday today, she is sadly missed. (Everyday but today especially.)
I also read an obituary just last night that a lady I know passed away, Edythe was 97 years old. "Good for you, Edythe," I said after reading it. Wondering to myself if it was a blessing for her to be here 97 years? I like to think so. :)
There are things I would ask Irene and Edythe, if I could. Do you think they would each tell me similar things? To enjoy each breath... to say "I love you" everyday... to GET OUT and live, experience, share, enjoy, LAUGH. To soak up the colour that surrounds me. Drink in all the magenta's, persimmons, russets, paprikas. To write a letter. Pick up the phone. Talk to my friends and loved ones. Build a fire on the beach and roast marshmallows. Clean less and hug more. Spend less time on the computer and more time with a good book. :)
I don't know. I'll never know. All I can do is my best. Right?
xo
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Posted by: Cambridge9 | March 19, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Funny, funny picture... you gave me my laugh for the day!
Posted by: MiddleAgedWomanBlogging | March 19, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Lovely entry! Wonderful colourful words.
Today is my daughter's 19th birthday! I am celebrating with a wee draw. Pop by and wish her a happy day:) I am going to let her read them before she goes to bed:)
Posted by: Shelagh | March 19, 2009 at 07:03 PM
I love the way you write, it makes me dream!
Posted by: Elisa Day | March 20, 2009 at 03:41 AM
a very good morning read for me
here at breakfast
with my earl grey...
:-)
thanks, missy,
and this link was fun ----> phrontistery!
{{ ps--i think you are doing just SUPER,
a fine BEST, indeed }}
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 20, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Great photo. Sounds like you're making the most of the spring break - and of every day, dearest Gill. Love to you. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | March 20, 2009 at 10:07 AM
I am loving the donkey. Nice post.
Happy Conscious Friday.
Posted by: Se'Lah | March 20, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Ay, Chica, you do your best every day from what I can see. You are so well rounded, you could be Cuban (and I mean that in a "shapely" way)! lol
I haven't even had a sip of wine yet and I'm writing like this...somebody cut me off! Quick!
I could read this post every day until I turn 97 and I wouldn't tire of it. It's life giving!
Thank you for the afternoon pickup...much better than a strong café.
Have a beautiful weekend full of laughter, sunshine, colour and I love you's!
Posted by: Scarlet | March 20, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Cerulean is one of my fav's.
Very cool link!
:-)
Posted by: gemma | March 20, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Beautiful and dreamy!
Posted by: Ashwathy Nair | March 21, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Oh, what a delicious link. Some of my favorite colors are celadon, hyacinthine, and ibis. This coming week is mine and my daughter's spring break. I plan to spend it all with her, just being. Perhaps, using a few things from your list. Our single plan is a trip to our favorite regional art museum. The gardens should be spectacular by now.
I think my Mamaw (that's Texan for Grandma) would agree completely with Edythe and Irene. She'd add a few, though. She would say, "Laugh as much as you can. Tell a joke every day. It doesn't even have to be a good one, but they are, of course, preferable. When you go shopping, stop often for a Coke. Let your family know how proud you are of them. And, love them with out question." Good advice. Yes?
Posted by: Relyn | March 21, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Perhaps my beautiful friend,
You dont have to do 'your best' at all,
Perhaps all you have to do is turn your eyes and see the apricot stain of a setting sun,
And feel
the love
that you are,
Loving you, Maithri
Posted by: Maithri | March 22, 2009 at 05:07 AM
May I say t o you of the castaneous locks...that the link to colours is fascinating! Merci for the lovely photo of the feather lotus. I am enthralled by that flower! I have never seen one! PS: I just came from the fig lady's blog..heh heh. She is such a doll.
Posted by: pam aries | March 22, 2009 at 02:34 PM
I think anyone who has lived for that long a period of time is a treasure trove of invaluable truths. ...and I think too many younger people miss that.
I'm so glad you and your girls are having such a wonderful time. These are precious memories you're creating - for all of you. ...but you know that.
btw, as of last night I'm blogging again:
http://moments-inmotion.blogspot.com
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, Gill.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 22, 2009 at 02:48 PM
What a gorgeous photo. And just the title of your post is enough to me. Now I must go and check out all of the colors, too.
Posted by: tangobaby | March 24, 2009 at 02:53 PM