THE BEST IN ME

In life you will realize there is a role
for everyone you meet. Some will
test you, some will use you, some
will love you and some will teach
you. But the ones who are truly
important are the ones who bring
out the best in you. They are the
rare and amazing people who remind
you why it's worth it.

~ Unknown

My mornings have been slow
this week. I've taken the time
to watch the sun rays come
thru the bedroom curtain ,

 or I've slowly walked
and felt the rain on my
face,

 and  been totally awed by the
setting sun.

 I've spent time with my
knitting and tea, finding
comfort in these every day
things, especially after a
rough morning of being
attacked by my rooster Hercules.
While we both survived
the incident, I left bleeding
and bruised and I will admit
to being more than a
little upset.  I now
walk in the yard with
a really big walking stick!

I made a huge batch
of granola, and I have
been snacking on it
for days; adding cardamom
is what sends it over the
top!

 There was some  really great
mail, more socks for the homeless,
[I know of more that are coming in
so it's not to late if you want to con-
tribute], along with some special
gifts from a dear cousin.

 I had lunch out with my Mike
at a favorite Mexican restaurant

 and then there was a visit
to my favorite yarn store
to smell the yarn fumes
and pick up a few things.

 I discovered this really adorable
hat kit, instead of adding a pompom
to the top it comes with a little animal head,
the wee giraffe came home with me.

I knit a hat that I am pretty stoked about,
it has reflective strands running thru it
that will reflect light, [ex: headlights] when
worn at night. It's the perfect running/walking
accessory.

I spent some time this week
talking with some awesome and
inspiring women, women who
make me smile, laugh and offer
the most wonderful encouragement,
women who make me believe in
myself and who give me courage
to put myself out there, something
I struggle with, I owe you all a
big thank you!

I opened an Etsy shop and while
it's still small I have lots of ideas
and am knitting away. Tell
me, what do you think?
CloverSeven

Have a great weekend.
Much love,
Tracey
XO