The sun is high in the sky, the air is crisp and light; it is virtually impossible for the mood to be anything but bright.
I’m donning my sassy sneaks – eh oui – heels! – for a lovely walk among the brambles and creeks, offshoots of a magnificent, meandering nearby river.
I may be a city chick most of the time, but de temps en temps – there is nothing so sublime as a taste of nature after the early cups of coffee, the stack of bills, the bit of this and that about the house, a thorough thumbing-through of my most delectable and favorite magazine – art, art, and more art – a luxury I rarely allow myself these days, and then I wonder why…
Even as I lace my shoes, I reflect on very happy news about a friend and I remind myself that each and every sunny hour is a gift: I open the door to fill my lungs, and then, off to walk, to celebrate the sky, to honor the lift and bounce in thigh and hip.
Even a moment of heightened health and well-being, offered by the cooling autumn afternoon is not to be ignored…
- Taking a minute or two for yourself today ?
- If not, why not?
- What have you to lose?
I slept a full night and even slept in a little bit for the first time in as long as I can remember. I felt as you, a need to get out into nature, to enjoy. Deeply breathe in the autumn freshness. Even mowing the lawn for hopefully the last time this season brought on a burst energy I much needed.
Nothing wrong with trading in the heels for some sneakers once in a while. This made me smile
Right on. The natural world is God’s gift for us to enjoy, appreciate and not mess up too much. Hike on. It’s a great rejuvenator.
After a 3-day conference in a nearby city, a friend has allowed me the use of his nearby cottage on a peaceful river for a couple of days. My time is being spent sitting in the sunshine, reading a delectable novel, a little needlepoint, listening to soft music and the birds, and enjoying a glass (or two!) of fine wine alone. Tomorrow it’s back to my crazy life, but for now I’m enjoying my own company. So glad to hear you are celebrating the start of Autumn as well!
LOVE the shoes! (*Want.*) It is such a beautiful day indeed! Gorgeous weather here in the southeast!
Sometimes I wish you had a “like” button (much as I can dislike Facebook) and if so I would put my “like” on Marie’s post.
Fantabulous! And who says you can’t be chic in spiky sneaks and spiffy hat, while (verrily merrily) enjoying ‘national public lands day’ at that!
I love Marie’s comment too, Paul – and the others.. (And I thought I was so clever putting in the ‘like’ for each post! Now you want comment ‘likes’ as well!?!) 🙂
Today: Nine-year-old Nick is fluish & feverish. Barfed all over his bed. Elaborate cleanup. Maybe two minutes off tomorrow.
*Slurp!*
It has been proven that taking time for yourself increases productivity, so consider that in taking time for you you’ll also get more done in other areas. But walking in brambles in sneakers with heels?! Cute, but give me my Shape-Ups. I have reached the age of being all for comfort.
Those are some wicked sneakers. You go, girl! I can’t imagine, but I do love fall and the slight crispness in the air. I love a fire in a fireplace, sweaters, boots, and football. I need to leave this computer and go outside to smell the air, feel the coolness on my skin, and thank god for this (these) moments.
“Like” indeed wolfie. I had to share the sneaker pic with a friend of mine. You have a wicked fine sense of humor.
Thanks, Gandalfe. I was afraid my humor was deserting me forever… 🙁
I laughed out loud at the thought of someone walking along in all nature’s glory in heeled sneakers! I just typed *heeled* as *helled*…a Freudian slip? Perhaps. 🙂 Yes, you have a wicked sense of humor. And I love it.
As we get older, Lisa, we need to use all our assets, don’t we? Including the well-turned ankle (and sense of humor)?
AHHHh. So wonderful. LOVE the sassy sneaks too:) It’s been 80 and rainy and HUMID for the past 28 days so when the sun peaks out and the air cools off I will be out there bouncing hip and thigh as well! xoxo
So important to remember BLW. I am glad you got to enjoy the temps and appreciate the joy of a single autumn moment.