WEEKENDING

There is nobility in compassion,
a beauty in empathy, and a grace
in forgiveness.

~ CherokeeBillie

My weekend began along with
so many others as we once again
watched evil touch so many, and
while I am saddened and heartsick
I refuse to let it alter my outlook
because I believe that there is still
so much goodness in the world
and I will not be afraid.

Saturday morning saw me out
the door early to visit a few yard
sales with a daughter in love and
then brunch at a local cafe. As
I sat knitting and drinking my
chai I saw the walls decorated
with photos from around the
world, Paris, France was directly
in front of me.

I am always on the look out for
old Pyrex and every once in awhile
I am rewarded, I found two small
icebox dishes and love that they
have the rooster print.

We has a lovely couple stop by the
house for a visit, my Mike's young
cousin and his girlfriend. It was fun
to catch up and share stories and
photos of when he was a baby. I have
a promise they will be back again
which makes me smile.

Sunday has been relaxing, starting with
really good teabag quotes, and a long
walk around the property. While it
still hasn't been cold enough for a frost
it was cold enough for me to wear my
wool poncho and a hat. I started a new
knit project and now am preparing to
cook dinner and then enjoy a really
big bowl of butter pecan ice cream,
my favorite.

Weekending with Karen