Today

Today I love the . . .

smell:   gingerbread tea light candles from IKEA

sound:   Christmas carols from Amy Grant's CDs

taste:    the last Mexican meat pie that was still in the freezer

sight:   Christmas lights shining through the dark

feel:    two new pairs of shoes (I knew as soon as I slid my foot in, that they were the right ones!)

(idea from the incolororder blog)

It's time to use that wonderful journaling idea that Marta at the dear diary stories, shared with me via her little  diaries.    Thanks again, M!!

Today

September 3, 2011

I love the smell

of fresh fruit, all enclosed in the van,

which is loaded with 4 layers of boxes.  

I love the sound

of a passionate Hungarian farmer

as he describes with pride,

the trees and fruit he grows.

I love the taste

of juicy orange-red nectarines,

ripened right on the tree,

dripping down my chin.

I love the sight

of perfect orbs of fruit, 

pears and peaches and plums, 

hanging full on green branches.  

I love the feel

of cool, purple plums,

layers deep in the field crates,

as we piled them into our boxes.

Today

Marta at the dear diary stories makes these wonderful mini-diaries and I asked her if I could use the journaling ideas for a blog post.  I am delighted that she graciously agreed - I know I'm going to enjoy using these every so often.  Thanks, M!!

Today

October 27, 2010

I love the smell

of beef stew simmering in the crockpot all day long.

I love the sound

of Meadow and Blake giggling.

I love the taste

of carrot cake muffins with cream cheese icing.

I love the sight

of autumn colors

like pumpkins, chrysanthemums and leaves

decorating my home.

I love the feel

of baby cheeks as they snuggle with me.

(decorations hanging in Heather's house)

Today

Marta at the dear diary stories makes these wonderful mini-diaries and I asked her if I could use the journaling ideas for a blog post.  I am delighted that she graciously agreed - I know I'm going to enjoy using these every so often.  Thanks, M!!

Today

July 21, 2010

I love the smell

of oatmeal crispie cookies fresh from the oven.

I love the sound

of birds chattering in the trees outside the window.

I love the taste

of  the first new red potatoes, 

smothered in cream with dill.

I love the sight

of heavy scarlet raspberries 

hanging under the green leaves

waiting to be picked.

I love the sight
of fresh washed fruits,

home from the market, 

plump and juicy.

I love the feel

of bread dough as I shape it into a loaf

and slip it into the pan to rise.

(in all their unfocussed glory!)

Today

Marta at the dear diary stories makes these wonderful mini-diaries and I asked her if I could use the journaling ideas for a blog post.  I am delighted that she graciously agreed - I know I'm going to enjoy using these every so often.  Thanks, M!!

Today

June 3, 2010

I love the smell

of fresh cut grass.

I love the sound

of frogs croaking as the day ends.

I love the taste

of Cheeseburger Pie,

a new recipe I tried last night.

I love the sight

of pieces of fabric coming together

to create something completely new.

(I can't show you because it's a birthday gift for someone -

and I know she comes to the visit the blog!  I'll share 

details in a few weeks.)

I love the feel

of icy cold Pepsi Lime

as it slides down my throat,

after I was out in the hot sun today.