This is my new thing. Every Friday, I’m going to share the Winks of Goodness I experienced throughout the week in the hopes of inspiring you to do the same thing. I’ve found that writing down and formally acknowledging these suckers gives them more power, so welcome to the first edition of Weekly Winks.
I encourage you to share your own Weekly Winks on my site (still figuring some technical stuff out on that if you have trouble) or social media. So look around and write it down — share the goodness.
Sunday — My sweet daughter, Margot, made a home spa for me, complete with a stone massage. She used the glass stones from one of my vases for my “Stress Relief” massage. Other types of massages available from the menu she wrote out included: Karate Kid, Punch, Soft and Relaxing.
Photography by Lori K. Tate
Monday — After visiting my mom, I stopped at Target on the way home. The cashier, who had to be in her early 60s, had a darling tattoo of Tweety Bird on her wrist — in color. How can you not smile when you see that little yellow canary?
Tuesday — As The Tots and I drove on the interstate, Robbie Dupree’s Steal Away came on the radio, and they immediately asked me to turn it up so they could sing along. They proceeded to belt out the lyrics perfectly. All those hours they’ve listened to Yacht Rock Radio with me are paying off.
Photography by Margot Tate
Wednesday — The Tots’ aunt and uncle gave them a book about shells (a casualty from their downsizing), so Graydon and Margot brought all of their shells downstairs at breakfast and began trading with each other. Turns out store-bought shells are not nearly as valuable in this game as ones that are found.
Thursday — I was stuck in traffic on Catawba Avenue during an evening storm, and another mom in a mini-van needed in my lane. I motioned for her to pull in front of me, and she smiled back. Then when she pulled in front of me, she waved “thank you.” This is how it’s done, people.
Friday — Jefferson, one of our two awesome tabby cats, decided to curl up on my tummy while I snoozed this morning. Perfect bliss.