Late afternoon thoughts

Its been a while since I wrote here, and I so enjoy reading other people's blogs, that I feel like maybe I need take my turn. I find myself blogging in my head from time to time such thoughts that flow out of gratitude for what I have. My family, friends, good health, and home. Other thoughts that I have are inspired by my reading of beautiful timely words, or observing creation on my daily walks. I love trees, real ones, and painted ones, pictures of trees and roads leading to or away from them or through them. Lovely rural landscapes, hills with streams or rivers, emerald, sapphire, garnet, golden hues. Not so much animals or seascapes or mountains. Or still life. But I do like wildflowers. I do like morning glories that I have not yet planted. The packets sit in my junk drawer. I've decided not to work next year and I am excited about having time to finally get to all my waiting projects - pictures, flowers, etc. Also, maybe I can be a bit more social. Tea dates with ladies I'd love to talk with. And best of all, being more flexible to babysit Hank the baby from Heaven!