There are days I find happiness personally elusive.
There are endless chores and medical appointments and sad news on the telly and from my hometown.
Today my tomato plants were placed into their new garden house and my deck painted red.
My neighbor stopped by and brought us popcorn from her trip to Colorado.
“I can’t thank you enough,” she said, “for taking care of my plants while we were away. I know you both like popcorn. I hope you like these.”
Today I am happy.
My tomato plants have a new house and my neighbor stopped by.
My partner is snoring and enjoying her nap.
I picked up a new Mary Oliver book and am excited to begin.
I opened the front cover and suddenly remembered the librarian’s sweet gesture.
She checked out my book, but before handing it back, wistfully touched Ms. Oliver’s photo on the inner sleeve of the cover and then smiled at me.
I took my selection and answered her in kind, “Her books touch my heart and I’m sad that we lost such a lovely human being,” I began.
“I’m grateful, though, for her writing and thank God for her talents.”
“Yes,” she grinned and bid me a good day.
Today was a fine day and one my mom would have loved. She taught me to be grateful and taught me to love life.
Today I am happy and grateful to be alive.
Today is a good day and I hope yours is, too.
Be well, People, and I’ll catch you the next time, looking at life from my shoes.
Life in Lucie's Shoes 
Your deck is so beautiful! I love the color. Are the popcorn bags actually popcorn balls? Looks really yummy. 😊 The tomato plants look happy! ❤
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Thank you. The popcorn was not “balls”; just different flavored popcorn that was tasty. And my tomato plants grew big time, but did not produce as many tomato’s as I’m accustomed to. Guess I have to learn how to accommodate the weather here in the Pacific NthWest. Next year, I’ll cut them down before all the energy goes to the leaves..oh well….live and learn. Many thanks for stopping by. (((Hugs)))Lucie
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Hope you have many more days like this, Lucie. May the 4th (July 4th this time) be with you!
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And you, too, my friend. Hope all is well with you and the family. Special (hugs) coming your wife’s way…hope she’s doing o.k.😍
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Decks , red or not, rock. Plants add peace. Mine talk to me.
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The deck has plants, a fountain and a soon to be Buddha. (Mind you, the deer eat our “deer resistant flowers”, but it’s all good.) ;>)
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Time for elevated flower boxes!
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Ah, there you are! I was beginning to worry about you. I am so sorry about your cat. Animals are really are members of the clan, and they leave such a hole in our hearts.
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Thank you. Boo was such a little character. We r currently debating if we should get another one sooner rather than later….
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what a wonderful good day. I love the deck so much!
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Yes, it was!
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I’m so happy you’ve made friends in your new home. That popcorn looks amazing. I hope it tastes as good as it looks. Your deck looks really good, too, but I don’t want to taste that.
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We have good friends (thank goodness!). Kind, loving people.Lost our cat, Boo, recently and were surrounded by loving people. The popcorn DOES LOOKS delicious, doesn’t it? But the Princess and I will have to forego tasting it for now…our tummies are tender. The deck took two coats of paint. Hopefully, it will last longer than two years between paint jobs. Hope you and the family are well! :>)
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