Take yourself on an adventure - I did and loved it!

 

Tell me what you did, where you went or how you spoiled yourself.

COME ON - YOU KNOW YOU DESERVE SOME PAMPERING

it's the little things - LOTS of little things...........

 

It was a beautiful day at the European Market in Chesterton Indiana

I got there early hoping to beat the unseasonable high of 80 degrees expected by noon

There were so many handmade delights

Darling felt pumpkins!

Bracelets and more Bracelets

Lots of furry friends were busy making new friends ;-)

But the longest lines and most attention was paid to fresh varieties of cheese, gourmet cupcakes and gooey delights.  It seemed like everyone took home french bread, croissants and cookies for later.

There were pumpkins, veggies, concord grapes, popcorn, lamps with carved shades,

peppers and flowers galore.

If you have a Farmer's Market near you 

make a visit before it's too late ;-)

I had so much fun, ran into people I knew and have to make one 

more return trip because I got home and realized I had forgotten to purchase the 

yummy Balsamic Creme that will be so wonderful on my fresh tomatoes and french bread.

Enjoy yourself and tell us all about it!!

This was such an inspiring day, I got lots of ideas for new items, took lots of photos and can't wait

to go back before they close on Halloween.

Happy October everyone 

YUM

Sunday Mornings

I woke up this morning thinking what a difficult many months we have all had, friends and family alike. There have been financial hardships for sure, Mother's Day followed by my Mom's birthday are long and empty days without her, and we are fast approaching Father's Day which will hold an emptiness for me this first year because I cannot call him and hear him say he's "doing bout ninety backwards" which translated into "just fine". Today I prayed for a focus on all the simple special moments I will miss if I only pay attention to my empty place. So I noticed the soft sunshine filtering through the trees, and a huge woodpecker with a head completely covered in rich red who showed up at my feeder, while I was pulling these biscuits from the oven. A feeling of gratitude washed over me as I smelled them and applied the butter and jam.
Yes, it's the simple gifts that add up to feeling whole again. Sundays are a time of renewal, preparing for the week ahead - and thanking the Lord for protection, guidance, grace and forgiveness. I paid attention today to the silence, the sounds of nature, my breath, and knowing that every tomorrow brings surprising miracles all over the world as well as my own life. You just have to be paying attention. I have also received many gifts and blessing in recent weeks and need to give them the praise and appreciation they deserve. The world is loud and moves very fast, I only need to put one foot in front of the other and take it one day at a time, and decide to focus on the things I CAN change - a better healthier lifestyle, a better steward of my finances, relish in the joy of time spent with friends, and making a difference whenever I can.