One of Those Days

Believe in yourself like a groundhog who thinks he's a meteorologist!

Yesterday was Groundhog's Day...but it was also our son Nate's 40th birthday. Paul and I treated him to breakfast at Miss Portland Diner this morning....and we're having a festive family celebration on Friday.

Nate is remarkable young man who has overcome some daunting challenges and obstacles in life...and he has grown into one of the most interesting and resilient adults that I know. 

Spending time with our boys brings us so much joy.

And that alone would have been enough for one day....but there was so much more. So if can put up with my rambling....settle in....it was one of those days filled with everyday magic. Hopefully you had some too.

On our way home....Paul gladly chauffeured me around for some errands that were lingering on my list. He introduced me to a second....kind of hidden in plain sight downtown post office. It's now my favorite post office. 

Paul waited in the car while I ran into Trader Joe's for more Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread....which by the way....is one of my favorite treats. Especially on my homemade seeded crackers. And he knew I had a piece of plexiglass in the back of the car that I wanted cut at the hardware store...and he sat in the car while I did that too.

I love my local hardware store. The guys are so friendly...and ready to help with whatever I need. Chris cut the plexiglass for free and was even interested in knowing what I was going to do with it. 

I knew Paul was waiting in the car...and wouldn't mind waiting a bit longer while I explained my plan. He knows me....and still loves me and knows when to let me shine.

I got a beautiful hand drawn thank you card from Judy with a little surprise inside. When I wrote about one of her journals I swooned over a beautiful floral strip...and wished I had it in my own stash. Judy didn't miss a beat...and now I do. Turns out...it was from a tissue pack...you know...like Kleenex. 

And after separating the ply I adhered a few of my own strips onto some backing ready for a new project I'm excited about. More on that another time.

 

I took a mid afternoon walk on the first warmish day we've had in a long time....I didn't even need my lined pants. I looked for shadows and ice lace as I walked and soaked in the sunshine. I took a lot photos and will need to edit and narrow it down to a few favorites to share. Here's just one for now.

I haven't even covered all the bases...but you get the idea. 

Even on a day like this....maybe especially on a day like this filled with simple joys....I am painfully aware of the uphill climb we face as a country. There are hideous things our government is trying to get away with....and we have to keep showing up and keep saying NO!

Joy is an act of resistance...and days like this feed my soul and remind me that I should show up even more.