Fridays are good catch up days - a carry over from the work week, I suspect. This morning, I got caught up - somewhat - on reading/commenting on blog posts. NTS: Come up with a better system for staying up to date. I'm still a bit behind...what's your routine?
This past year, to help me count and mark the days, I've had Gretchen Rubin's 2017 Page-A-Day Calendar. It's filled with tips, ideas, questions... all things related to happiness. Today's questions ask:
- If one has a lucky number: (hmm, maybe)...
- A fave color - mais oui : YELLOW!...
- Preference for a slow or quick-moving line: Hmmm, that probably depends on the reason I'm in line...
- Happiest time of day ? Morning! Morning! Morning! for sure. That's when I have the most energy and since I'm generally up several hours before Norman, I appreciate the quiet and solitude.
The trees are slow in donning their autumn frocks - very little color, still. On my way home from my hair appointment this afternoon, I decided to stop at the Monastery for a dose of it's goodness and beauty. I haven't been in a while and I just felt the need to be there for a bit of communion with nature. I only had about 15 minutes before the gates would be locked ... that was just enough time to wrap myself in the gardens' peace and snap a few photos.
I so appreciate the opportunity to pause and be grateful for this oasis amidst all of Washington's turmoil.
Peace.