What did I do today?
Well, I got up. I didn't forget that the time
changed. Daylight Savings Time is back, and
I am happy about that.
I went to mass today.
Sat behind a screaming baby.
So I really couldn't tell you
what our priest said in his homily.
Then, I sat outside in shorts and a t-shirt
basking in the beautiful sunshine,
Ever so often there would be
a cool breeze blow by.
I sat there listening to
the bird chirping, the cars
passing by, the occasional
motorcycle. I just soaked
it all in. Enjoying every
peaceful moment of it.
I sat outside in my beach chair.
Want to hear something silly
that made me happy (besides the
beautiful weather)?
When I opened my beach chair
there was bits of sand still
in my chair. Glorious sand
from the beach where this
chair once laid. I liked
seeing that sand. It just
made me smile and reminded
me that possibly sometime
this year I will be at the place
I love most, the beach, the ocean!
Anyway,
My two pugs were out with me in the
backyard playing and then of course,
fighting.
It was in the upper 60's today.
I sat outside for 3 1/2 hours.
I read from 4 different books.
Those books being:
Book #1
"Eat, Pray, Love--One woman's
search for everything across
Italy, India and Indonesia"
by Elizabeth Gilbert.
This books is written so well.
It is tho the author transports
me.

Book #2
"Journey of Simplicity--Traveling
Light with Thomas Merton, Basho,
Edward Abbey, Anne Dillard & others"
by Philip Harnden
This book ponders the light by
which we travel, the light
that guides our way--our
traveling light. Not a
"simple living" book, reciting
tips for how to pinch pennies or
get rid of clutter, but a book
to be savored slowly, to remind
us what is truly essential.
Since this book could easily be
read in one sitting, I savored
a few passages.

Book #3
"The Bad Catholic's Guide
to Good Living--A loving
look at the lighter side
of the Catholic faith, with
recipes for feasts and fun"
By John Zmirak & Denise
Matychowiak.
This book is definitely
for someone who can
poke fun at their faith!
Quite amusing and different
read.

Book #4
"The Purpose Driven Life--
What on Earth am I here for?"
by Rick Warren
Why I haven't read this
book before now is beyond me!!
Bottom line, it is fantastic!!!

(Can you tell I love books?)

All in all it was such a good day.
Sunshine. Relaxation.
I felt so content.