Tonight we ate dinner outside. Although it was a little chilly, we gathered around a patio table with some of our closest friends. The kids ate on a blanket in the grass. The breeze carried their giggles to us.
Perhaps it was because of the sunshine . . .
Perhaps it was because I spent a day-off carefree with a best friend . . .
Perhaps it was because of juicy strawberries . . .
Or maybe it was because of freshness of Spring . . .
But I felt renewed. The stress floated away today.
I felt like we were celebrating the joy of sunshine, the hope of Spring, and friendship simply by eating dinner outside.
(Now if only I can keep these feelings in spite of the snow being called for this weekend . . .)
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Dining outdoors is my top “simple pleasure”
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Ruth, dining outdoors is always good for the soul. Somehow food always seems to taste better as well, i find. Your post truly captures the critical importance of enjoying the place in which you find yourself. It exemplifies the saying -wherever you are, be there!
Bon appetito
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Love your statement “the breeze carried their giggles to us.” For me, that line set the tone for your piece…pure happiness and peace.
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I enjoyed today knowing that we have some rain coming to us on Sunday and Monday. I wanted to eat al fresco, too but alas… no place to do so! Glad you enjoyed your day!
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Snow this weekend?!?!?! That’s nuts!
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Perhaps I know that feeling…I’m slicing about today tomorrow!
Bonnie
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