I am sorry to see summer go, this is true. School has started. The rush of weekday mornings has begun and so the last long summer weekend felt like a gift. Wait is it Tuesday already??? I'm praying this year will be filled with small blessings and good health for my family and for you and your loved ones too.
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a cooling breeze hitches a ride on the tail of soft morning light 
blossoming slightly with the next breath of wind
a day of quietude
jumbled dishes... a satisfied grin
toes meet beneath the dinner table...summer freedom soon to be concealed snugly in warm woolen socks
evening approaches as gently as the morning's breeze...a sweet shabbat at home with my family...peaceful and easy
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sunday did not have the same quiet feeling...
it was relaxed but the energy was more charged
it was relaxed but the energy was more charged
meandering through the orchard with intention...
(is that still meandering?)
(is that still meandering?)
greeted by an endless expanse of sky above...searching for something sweet
not apples...(though they'd be perfect for Rosh Hashanah)
our quest was for the last of summer's tiny jewels
sticky stained fingers
two teenage girls eager to bake combined withsugar, flour, cornstarch, oatmeal, butter
voila'...a riot of color and flavor (over ice cream)...savoring the last jewels of summer
an abundance of gratitude for summer's simple pleasures and dear, dear friends
(thank you Muncie and Barbara)
(thank you Muncie and Barbara)
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I'll be away from blogging from Wednesday afternoon through next Monday. We are traveling again, this time to be with our Philadelphia relatives for Rosh Hashanah.to my Jewish friends: L'Shanah Tova
to everyone gentle steps
laura
May you and your family have a blessed new year, Laura!
ReplyDeletethanks Debra:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images - thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA safe trip for you is wished.
Blessings sent to you :)
Wishing you and your family a blessed new year.
ReplyDeleteLovely images :)
Cheers,
Karen
What a beautiful post. I love all of the photos and reflections. Enjoy your blogging break and time with your family.
ReplyDeleteOkay, now I have to go get me some dessert.
ReplyDeleteYour images are so uplifting, Laura. A feeling of contented calm. Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year.
ReplyDeletethis post is filled with peace...thank you. the perfect way to start my day. xox
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to have found this blog, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your warm wishes.
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful photos Laura, that tell stories of life, love, family, nature and the appreciation of all. safe travels, and blessings to you and your family over these holidays, xox
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you found me so I could find you. What a gorgeous and spirit filling blog this is. I feel so blessed to be here and look forward to returning.
We had these clouds in Maine today. Some brought sunshine and some brought showers. It can be a relief when nature mirrors life... Your end-of-summer images are wonderful! Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy new year, Laura.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely words. Such lovely photos to capture lovely feelings. (I love the bare feet under the table.) And berries! I do love berries.
ReplyDeleteA blessed new year to you and yours.
Laura,
ReplyDeleteyou evoke such peace with your photos and words.
this is a gift...
thank you.
and my daughter ( one of them:) ) is taking an elective in Judaism at UMASS this semester and of course didn't have class on for Rosh Hashanah... and I thought of you... how your kind and giving spirit has weaved into my heart.
I hope you are having a wonderful day of gentle and good healing.
And I am trying to decide which direction to take this writing venture that I have begun. I appreciate your support and encouragement very much.