today, christina at soul aperture asked us to post the simple things that we love. (if you haven't found christina's blog - run, don't walk, over there - she is goodness and warmth wrapped up in calm beauty)here is my simple list that i love and that i'm grateful for:
sunlight on my skin
cool, crisp air
love
a child's smile
happy tears
a pug's devotion
a cat's purr
being best friends with my sister and brothers
a hot cup of coffee cupped in my hands
a reliable car
a phone call from a good friend
the scent of cookies baking
when my fried chicken turns out crispy and juicy
honey in my tea
a sweet red grapefruit
the crunch of an apple when i bite into it
finding unexpected money in my pocket
wispy clouds
the sound of my name on my nieces' and nephews' tongues
bear hugs
giggling
the feel of creamy soap as i wash my hands
letting my hair air dry
making someone's day!
'i love you'
A "simply" lovely list. So many of these would be my favorites too. The first one got me, that undeniable comforting sensation of sunlight ... perfect.
ReplyDeleteohhh... I love this!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful list! i think i might have to play along!
ReplyDeletelove + luck + bliss,
missysue
How can anyone not love a child's smile. melts my heart.
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one love.
Your list is wonderful and heartwarming! I have my list, my thoughts written down last week as they spurred from my mind, but I have not gotten to my post yet! Can't wait to put them together! Have a great day of smiles and happiness!
ReplyDeleteLove the one about the creamy soap!
Simple, ordinary things - yet the sometimes overlooked, most meaningful things, no? Beautiful list, dear. I hope this Monday treats you to a bunch of these..!
ReplyDeletexo,
-maria
yes mam, that creamy soap is the best feeling on the hands. so grateful.
ReplyDeletei love your picture. is that cross stitch, I have been teaching myself. yikes. lol
xo
ps: save me some chicken! ; )
christina is so wonderful, isn't she ?
ReplyDeleteand your simple list is beautiful !!
I love that you added "my name on my niece's and nephew's tongues" and realized how much I love that too....
just yesterday...aunt beth aunt beth....ahhhh, so sweet
that's all good stuff! the little stuff is so often overlooked! and yet, it's the most important.
ReplyDeleteI adore happy tears :)
ReplyDeleteLove filled list!
I love your list Char, I especially liked how you described Christina, she is a love isn't she!
ReplyDelete"happy tears"......
ReplyDeleteI love happy tears.....
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Oh yeah! Happy tears, sunshine in my skin, making someone's day -- such blissful small, simple pleasures!!!
ReplyDeleteyour list is wonderful...and are you stitching something? have you been hiding the fact that you do this from me? ;-)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful list..a cat's purr is on mine as well.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a cat's purr...
ReplyDeleteWonderful list! (And air drying my hair is such a joy..I was happy to see that on your list!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice blog!
Oh yes, wispy clouds. Love to waste some time just watching them float away.
ReplyDeleteA reliable car...yes! Beautiful list Char!
ReplyDeletesucha beautiful yet simple list...and as usual i love the pic that goes with it...
ReplyDeletehope all is well at your end...
xo
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The simples ones are always the best! They show up when we need them, cost little or nothing. And make life oh, so special!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
such a nice list!
ReplyDeleteOh, Char...you are such a positive force in this blogosphere. I enjoyed reading your simple things and also hopped over to Christina's and enjoyed her's as well. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI love every single one of these.
ReplyDeleteWe have so much in common.
Letting my hair air dry.....it is so simple, but so liberating. Simple pleasures are the best.
x
Beautiful list, especially the fried chicken!
ReplyDeleteYes, that crunch of an apple. I love that too. Gorgeous picture up top.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly wonderful list. We all know that it's the simple things that make life sweet. Many of yours on this list are also mine!
ReplyDelete(i love ruby reds, too)
Oh how wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnd found money in your pocket (especially when you NEED it) is always one of life's treasures.
what a lovely list it shows me you love your famil and friends. so special
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy list of simple things!
ReplyDeleteI love your list! And I also love finding unexpected money in my pocket. I always spend it on a small treat when I do!
ReplyDeletethose are all GOOD things.
ReplyDeletexo
a very wonder filled list...hair air dries is my favorite...or maybe the apple..or the soap...ok I'm stopping now
ReplyDeleteLovely list! I'm having such fun reading everyone's!
ReplyDeleteair drying the hair, for sure!!! xoxo
ReplyDelete"happy tears"
ReplyDeleteyeah, i get that!
Beautiful list. Can I come eat at your house? :)
ReplyDeleteyou know how to make fried chicken?! on my way. ;)
ReplyDeletei do love a good purr.
i love everything on this list. most especially the sunlight, because i am missing it today.
crispy fried chicken - yes!
ReplyDeletegreat list... but my eyes dazed over at the fried chicken because i am just so hungry right now
Oh I love your list and got particular joy to see giggles on your list.
ReplyDeleteI love your list and the picture of the embroidery is beautiful.I love to embroider. So many things on your list automatically made me stop and say Wow - I too am grateful for this. Thank you for the reminders.
ReplyDeleteThe whole list, yes! But especially the clouds and the i love yous. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know Christina...never visited, but I love this idea. Maybe I'll do it as well. Many of ours are the same...I'll have to think of more things. : )
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely post. I too love warm sun on my skin, nothing can be better especially when there is a slight chill in the air.
ReplyDeletetalk about a whoops upside my head....
ReplyDeletefinding the money..always good
i love the bubbly creamy feel of hand soap....makes me close my eyes at times, lol
the way my great nieces says my name...something so cute about 'aaante Yakky (aunt Jakki)'...tugs at my heart i tell ya.
catt's purr with an added head butt...
stay blessed lady...
A totally delightful list. Unexpected money in my pocket and giggling touch me. I love the crunch of an apple when I bite into it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
...a wonderful list of "simple", Char:)...and you describe Christina and her blog perfectly...
ReplyDelete...and this reminds me that it is close to ruby red and pink grapefruit time!...love love them when they are juicy and tangy sweet!
xoxo
i see we both enjoy phone calls from old friends, great list glad i came down here to check it out and thanks for stopping in at my corner :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic list! A reliable car is so great and I love finding unexpected money in my pocket!
ReplyDeleteOh Char. Thank you. Today was a hard day, and you helped me see that the world doesn't have to seem so dark. It is full of beauty.
ReplyDeleteAnd you..are just beautiful.
xo
I love your list! It's perfect, giggling is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteoh,
ReplyDeletei am late getting here
but wanted to say
how much i loved your list.
loved, loved, loved it.
so full of sweet crispiness...
:O)
Such a wonderful list of everday things that illustrates the way you embrace life and all it has to offer. I love all those things as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm finally caught up with all your posts! And I love the new banner so much...very refreshing!