by Kat | Sep 26, 2017 | General, Words
There was much to be joyful about in September from cooler days to the joyful return of summer warmth!
There was lots of walking and lots of knitting (but not at the same time!)
There were extra-long holiday weekends and even just a plain old long weekend, so September weekending was perfect!
The gardens again brought much joy, and while they are looking a bit bedraggled now, they certainly gave lots of wows! And, yes, there are still a few blooms on the Foxglove and the Yarrow.
I found joy in a new haircut and in early morning PIlates.
And, there was lots of joy at Tuesday Knit Nights at the library!
And, after 12+ hours without electricity yesterday, I can truly say that having the power return at 3:30AM is the most joyful thing ever!
Oh, and today I might even find some joy in the simple pleasure of taking a nap!
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by Kat | Aug 29, 2017 | General, Words
Oh, August…
It seems like you were just getting started, and now are too soon over. However, in your racing days, there were so many moments of joy.
The abundance of tomatoes and raspberries from my garden, it has been such an incredibly good year for tomato and raspberry production!
The dozens of bees and butterflies in all shapes and sizes that spent their days in my gardens.
Reading… so much good reading! By the end of the month, I will have finished 11 books! I cannot remember a summer when I have read better books!
Stitching…this month just might be my favorite!
Tuesday Knit Nights at the library – I am filled with joy by these incredible women and by the library that welcomes us with open arms.
These are just a few slices of August’s joy.
What about you? What brought joy to your August?
P.S. Pilates has also brought me much joy in August! And, if you are interested, there is a free 7-day session starting on September 11th! You can sign up here!
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by Kat | Jul 25, 2017 | General, Words
After a slew of too hot days, this morning dawns with relief – the temperature has significantly moderated. The AC has been turned off and the windows are opened wide to let in the breezes and the sounds of the birds and the cicadas.
Summer is at its best and that is most joyous!
My garden has been a source of perpetual joy; however, it has had a bit of a learning curve as well. We had hopes that the zucchini would thrive in the bag beds, but they are not. Of course, it does not help that the bunny has helped himself to the blossoms and I think that our zucchini harvest is over for the season. But, the tomatoes are going gangbusters! Last year we got a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes, but only had a “so-so” harvest of ‘regular’ tomatoes. Not so this year, I have dozens of full-sized tomatoes growing as well as oodles of cherry tomatoes.
Knitting has also been a source of joy this month. I finished a sweater and will finish a second before month end. I will also finish Kirsten Kapur’s MKAL – I finished clue 4 yesterday and began clue 5. I am a tiny bit concerned that I will not have enough yarn to finish the bind off, but I will have a better idea once I weigh my yarn after this repeat is done.
Reading is perpetually joyful, but this month it has been decidedly so! I have finished 7 books thus far, and will finish 2 more before month end as I am almost done with Dandelion Wine and Beartown! This will put me one book ahead of my reading challenge for the year. And, that is a very good thing!
What has brought you joy this month?
by Kat | Jun 27, 2017 | General, Words
Sometimes things happen that initially seem like a very bad thing, but after digesting it for a bit – you realize that rather than being very bad, it is so very good! Such is the case for me this month – I started the month with a job, and the month is ending without that job. It has been a good lesson in finding joy in adversity, and not only is there joy – but the joy overflows!
This free time has been quickly gobbled up by other things, funny how that happens – and those things (mostly reading and knitting) have brought much joy! On the reading front this month, I will have finished 9 books! When I look at my Summer Book Bingo sheet, I am filled with joy!
On the knitting front, I am hopeful that I will have a sweater completion before Friday – stay tuned…
My flower gardens brought me an abundance of joy as well… and an abundance of bees! I love watching the bees dance with the Foxglove, the Lavender, the Lambs Ear, and the Salvia!
And I am anticipating an abundance of blooms on my Butterfly Bush, so the bee watching will continue! And, there were some garden surprises too! My Easter Lily that had been eaten and did not grow tall at all brought forth 4 huge blooms!
The birds have been harbingers of joy as well – from the nesting Cardinal family in the bush next to the house, or the House Sparrow family in the bird house by the porch, to the determined Brown Wren who still has not found a mate, but has not given up the search! When the going gets tough, sing loudly! And, really – this might be the best advice ever!
There is just a small slice of the joy that filled my June! What brought you joy this month?
by Kat | May 30, 2017 | General, Words
Planning and planting brought much joy this month, as did seeing the fruits of past years labors.
And, now joyful anticipation has settled in.
