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FOR TODAY

Outside my window…glorious sunshine and green and colors from recent rains.

I am thinking…of my daughter that just turned 14

I am thankful for…relationships with family and friends, writing, reading, going to the beach, being in nature, listening to new music

From the kitchen…blueberry pancakes with fresh blueberries

I am creating…a fresh, new office, a new flower garden

I am going…to play tennis with my son this afternoon

I am wearing…a turquoise tank, offwhite shorts and a bracelet I made of green and turquoise beads

I am reading…Coastliners by Joanne Harris

I am hoping…I can spend a lot of time outside today

I am hearing…the fan

Around the house…I need to water my houseplants – they are looking droopy, I cleaned off my desk and it is looking serene and clean

One of my favorite things…smiles and hugs

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…a concert in the park, going to the beach, and maybe renting a kayak

Here is a picture thought I am sharing for you…

The side garden