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Autumn in Virginia – Family Trip

Susan — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:33:29 +0000

or view the slideshow on flickr

favorite things: part one

Susan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:45:51 +0000

*This post inspired by my long-lost younger sister

spending time with my daughter in the woods searching for evidence of fairies and other magical beings
hiking in the woods and listening to how it sounds
thunderstorms, and the sound of rain
the smell of morning
Target
cooking during a snowstorm, listening to coltrane with the fireplace going and I am slowly sipping on a glorious glass of cabernet
the mountains
picnics at the vineyard
Autumn
zappos.com (you are right Debbie!)
my new Canon digital SLR camera (especially when I can figure out how it works)
Charlottesville
Listening to my daughter sing when she thinks no one is listening
when my son shares his new music with me
planning future adventures
bungalow-style houses, like this one

Sklyine drive – a rainy day in October

Susan — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:18:09 +0000

One of my favorite photos from our trip down Skyline drive last October…

happiness

Susan — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:35:56 +0000

Thanksgiving Magic

Susan — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:36:20 +0000

Dear Mom -

It’s Thanksgiving day today and I am home with my family. Thanksgiving is usually my favorite holiday but I am just not feeling festive today. This does not mean I am not thankful, just not very festive. When I was young you used to make holidays magical. I usually do that too, but for some reason I am struggling today.

I figured that it would help to share this with you and remind myself about the things that I am thankful for today:

1. My children. They are my number 1 source of inspiration (and sometimes stress).

2. I have options. I have a created a life for myself that is full of options. The challenge is to figure out which doors to open (and to close)

3. The ability to appreciate the little things. Everything from the color of the leaves, to the smell of rain, to the sound of morning. I have met people who miss out on this because they are too caught up in their own drama.

4. My pets. Because they love me, unconditionally.

5. That I am able to appreciate you. No one is perfect, and I understand that. I am not angry at you for what you did – I just miss you. I try to focus on all of the wonderful times that we had and all of the important lessons you tought me. I will continue to think about this today as we give our thanks.

That is all for now. I love you always and miss you dearly.

Susan