You’ve heard of the term ‘heartstrings’, right? The dictionary says ‘one’s heartstrings‘ is a term used in reference to one’s deepest feelings of love or compassion. I’m a very visual person — so I believe my eyes are connected to my heartstrings. I see something, and my heart comes to life. Remembering all the wonderful….about that moment, that person…..oh yes – my heartstrings are l.i.v.e. w.i.r.e.s.!
Erin, Jess, Caitlin Fox, and Ben making a Gingerbread House….the kitchen is full of sugar and endless chatter! I’d complain about the noise except — I’m loving every moment. #100happydays (37/100)
Ciao for now….Diane
Erin is home from Dublin after 4 months! She completed her 1st semester at college, and grew into a lovely independent young woman. Ohhh, I needed that hug So Much!
Merry Christmas Season everyone 🙂 #100happydays (36/100)
Ciao for now….Diane
So you see — my mind is LOCKED on two things. #1 Erin is coming home from Dublin tomorrow! YAY!! and #2 We will decorate the Christmas Tree tomorrow! YAY again!
A silly thing that I’m thinking about. Some time-honored traditions from the past are hard to find in these modern times. Example: Tinsel. Yea, tinsel! I LOVE TINSEL! My mom would let us kids just DRAPE the tree in tinsel. That thing could stop traffic, it was so shiny.
One of my a.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.l.y. favorite things — is decorating the Christmas Tree. Oh, it’s the best! It’s wonderful! It’s fun! I love LOVE L.O.V.E looking at all the ornaments and telling the stories about where they came from, and why, and who, and ahhh….it’s just perfect! <3
We are waiting this year – until Erin comes home from Dublin – to decorate the tree. So the boxes are still in the basement, waiting, waiting, waiting. And I’m upstairs, in the house, waiting, waiting….waiting! Then all of a sudden, in a kitchen cabinet, I find this adorable blue box.
Have you ever received something WONDERFUL….but then forgotten?
This happened to me, today. Just when I needed it.
When circumstances lead one to begin thoughts of uprooting oneself from ALL that is comfortable…..
………it’s just a-hop-skip-and-a-jump to wonderful imaginings! #100happydays (33/100)
Ciao for now….Diane
My daughter Caitlin goes to college in a beautiful Florida town called Winter Park. The glow of Christmas has most definitely arrived. Beautiful. Peaceful. Joyful! #100happydays (32/100)
Ciao for now…..Diane
I l.o.v.e. those days when the universe speaks to you. Learn to be q.u.i.e.t., so you can hear its message. #100happydays (31/100)
Ciao for now….Diane
Our Erin has been in Dublin since September 1st — starting her college career in an atypical – yet wonderful – way. Yesterday, Erin and a parade of other Dubliners, participated in an annual fundraising event — THE POLAR PLUNGE!
Our 1st college girl is HOME! The house already feels warmer. #100happydays (29/100)
Ciao for now….Diane
