Yesterday was depressing, even as much as I tried to avoid the inauguration coverage. Then I read Karen’s post about Blue Monday and found myself smiling as I latched on to the notion … recalling that the blue field in the American flag stands for valor, which m-w.com defines as “strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness" ...
And on a positive process note, I’ve gotten some new pin backs as the safety pins I was using were/are a bit fiddly …
Thankfully, we all survived the day and woke this morning to the rare (for central Texas) appearance of snow, which our grandkids are very much enjoying …
To a learn more about the peace pin project and request your own (free) peace pin, click on this link.
Thanks for the mention, Liz :-) Hooray for valour and peace pins. That snow looks like lots of fun - I'm quite envious, we haven't had any yet.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration that Blue Monday provided … here’s hoping a gentle snow will find its way to you
DeleteI just deleted my comment which seems about right for today. I use those pin backs. They’re handy. Today my inspiration came from Jessica Craven’s Substack Chop wood / carry water. Good stuff.
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DeleteDee - I watched an interesting reel on Instagram that said, in effect, she would not let the action of others against Meta to silence her voice …
DeleteNo matter what is going on, to see children at play, enjoying one of Mother Nature's "treats" , is to know a moment of joy and I will certainly take it...Marti
ReplyDeleteMarti - it was indeed a joyful day … especially when Griffin FaceTimed us and walked us around his yard, making a snow angel, throwing snowballs into the pool (Texans don’t drain pools in the winter so they can swim on the warmer days), and showing off the snow people Gerald and Penelope …
DeleteThere were some great pictures on NPR of New Orleans in the snow. So much fun for the children (and some adults). In the Studio group I joined a quote from Rebecca Solnit was shared from Hope in the Dark. The part I am holding on to, "Remember what you love."
ReplyDeleteSigh, Deb G. :)
DeleteDeb G - I grinned as I opened the email notice of your second comment first ... sigh indeed
Delete"Remember what you love" sounds like a much-needed prescription for the years ahead
snow! rare on this side of the pond too, we used to have loads more....funny how kids all over - and dogs - seem to love it
ReplyDeletea list of snow-lovers which includes my some-kids-never-grow-up spouse ;)
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