Hello Gentle Readers. This past week our son Aaron visited us. We had a wonderful time together. Fortunately for us, he is able to combine paid time off with working remotely. He loves to cook and so we made several dinners together, including my birthday dinner of baked salmon, cucumber salad, fresh watermelon, and sweet corn.
Today I am thinking about intentions for September. I done this since February when I wanted to move from constantly reacting to the noise of the world. This practice helps me feel less like a ping pong ball being blown every which way by the latest news release. I learned about this from Mary. It might not be for everyone but I like the flexibility and refocus for each month.
Anyway this September, I intend to: Savor the warm September days and early seasonal changes, Flow back to writing time and Recover all my stamina. In another way, I'm hoping to recover basement storage space - wish me luck. Finally, I intend to Hope because there are glimmers hidden under the rocks.
I am grateful for the friendship I share with my children. Both are in their forties and doing well in life. Our adult friendships with them are rich with joy, humor, respect, and love. We don't see either of them as often as we'd like but we make the most of our in-person visits. Both Kate and Aaron are great about keeping in touch with technology. FaceTime with the grands is such a gift. Kate and I text daily. Aaron often calls either my husband or I when he is on his commute home from the office.
I am inspired by the Fall colors and flavors. I love the fresh fruit and veggies of summer I'm ready for the seasonal change in our menu. Last night I made minestrone soup. I used the usual veggies, chickpeas, and garden zucchini from a friend as well as basil, and oregano from our yard. I also toasted buttered crusty hard rolls topped them with shredded gouda cheese. It was a nice change. And what would Fall be without wool socks?
As for fun, I'm thinking about my grandson Jonah's comment on my birthday. Aaron and Lance were sitting across from me during my birthday dinner. They look so much alike, I took their photo and then Aaron took one of me. We sent them to our daughter. Jonah, aged 10, saw the photo and said, "She looks really gooooood for her age." At seventy four years old, I'll take that compliment! Celebrating a birthday is always fun.
I wish you all a good weekend and maybe a little leaf litter.
I have a soft spot for mother & son photos and that is a great one. Your birthday dinner sounds delicious and you do look great. Here's to another happy and healthy year, lived with intention.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. Happy birthday. That yarn combo is perfect
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful photos Jane! I love the one of you and your son! My son frequently calls me on his way home as well... they are the best conversations! Happy Birthday and I hope your year will be as delightful as you are! XO
ReplyDeleteA belated happy birthday to you! I agree with your grandson that you look great, which I know comes from keeping your mind and body active. I know it must be hard to be physically distant from your kids, but it's clear your bond with them is strong across the miles. Here's to a change in season -- I might actually wear some wool socks today!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday and I love your grandson's comment, lol. How nice you were able to spend time with your son without traveling! That is wonderful. I too try to live with intention!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jane! What a great photo of you and your son. All of your knitting is so fun. You have a lot going on and it looks like you are making good progress. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Jane! My birthday is Wednesday and Colin is fixing us Salmon Bowls for dinner! That is a sweet picture of you and your son. Aren't adult relationships with our children wonderful? I wore wool socks yesterday and will again today - there is a nip in the air and it feels wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to celebrate your birthday with your son! (And, as everyone has already commented, that is a fabulous photo of you and Aaron.) Both of my kids call me as they travel home from work, too. I think it's a great way for them to unwind from their days . . . and it's such a bonus for me to have that check-in with them. Here's to a happy (and productive!) fall, Jane. XO
ReplyDeleteYou look AMAZING (for your age ... lol and a wink) - and how wonderful to mark another trip around the sun with family (in person and virtually). Thank you for sharing about your September words/focus. It is a good practice - even when I have trouble limiting myself to three words!
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