I love the end of May in the city. Because it is the only week before the actual summer we get sun, warm temperatures, and no wind or very minimal. Everyone is out this week, walking naturally this year, or sitting six feet apart at the beach or the parks. So with that mood, I feel the need to share a few lovely things on this Wednesday. Featured image source, 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Here’s what I am going to say about today – we need a moment to scroll through some lovely things. photo source: 1,2,3,4,5,featured
I have to tell you – it’s been a bit confusing for me living in San Francisco, and watching the news unfold around the world on how everyone is handling or defining the ‘going back to normal.’ While we remain in masks in California, other’s seem to be removing them, social distancing – based on photographs – is not standard either. Among other differences, I don’t need to list here. So, where do we stand if parts of the world are abiding by the new lifestyle, and others aren’t? Who is handling anything the right way anymore? That’s been on my mind recently. How about you? How one scientist suggested a questionable cure for COVID-19 – read here The malaria drug that is being tested around the globe – read here Why are more forests still being chopped down – read here Do you believe air pollution exacerbated COVID-19 – read here What’s on your list of interesting topics to read?
There are so things I read online, which truly tug at my heart strings – and I feel the need to share – in case you’re having a sad day, and need a little pick me up: what has you inspired this week?
Most of my wondering happens when I am walking, on the phone with girlfriends, or cooking (believe it or not) and I launch into this massive – do you ever wonder – contemplating:
To all the Mums, Mothers, Moms, Mamas, Mummy, and Mothers-to-be, enjoy your day by finding joy in the smallest of things around your house. Photo credit 1,2,3 4, 5, 6, Featured image full credit
Before this year’s restrictions on social gatherings – my mother preferred a family dinner at home instead of the going out. So the day would start with me buying an abundance of a flowers from the flower market and arranging them in different vases and placing them throughout her house. Breakfast would consist of her favorite, crepes simply enjoyed with a dash of sugar and cinnamon, and some tea. Then for dinner, I’d make her favorite pasta dish, or roast, or chicken fajita – based on what she is craving. No gifts, just a classic film we’d watch together over dessert – a slice of lemon cake or ice cream, if our weather permits. So, this year is no different – at least in our household – where I will spend the day just like the years before. And since we are all on a necessary lockdown, consider a brunch, maybe in the garden, where the family gets all dressed up, and use the finest china and silverware, and offer up mom a wonderful family …
In light of the fact we are all learning the basics all over again, I was thinking we can use some useful suggestions to help us along. Have you discovered helpful suggestions you’d like to share? {featured image source and full credit}
The success of the home schooling post is beyond my expectation, so naturally ‘why change a good thing?’ 🙂 Are we ready parents? Here’s what we are brushing up on today – There is a quiz at the end of each lesson – feel free to partake and have some fun.
I stayed in bed this morning, and went back to sleep. I guess my body was telling me I needed to slow down or take a few moments to simply relax. I it seemed the universe was sensing my need, because all of a sudden, out of nowhere I heard classical music. So I finally opened my eyes to see where the beautiful rendition was coming from. Naturally discovering from my phone – in case you must know , it was Symphony no 3 in F, Op. 90:2 Andante performed by Berliner Philharmoniker & Claudio Abaddo – making me feel as if I’d woken up in a field of Spring flowers, and a dozen or more butterflies fluttering all around. It actually was a nice change to my usual quiet crawl out of bed at 4 in the morning to relieve my dog and feed him, and jump on the computer for work – since I’m part of a global software company – we tend to redefine normal work hours. The idea of waking up …
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