Photography by Lori K. Tate
This week I think our family finally got into the groove of 2020, and so far we like it. Hope you’re finding your own rhythm in the New Year. Here are this week’s Weekly Winks.
Every Friday I share the Winks of Goodness I experienced throughout the week because I’ve found that writing down and formally acknowledging these suckers gives them more power. I encourage you to share your own Weekly Winks on my site or on social media. Look around and write it down — share the goodness.
Saturday — The Tots and I watched another Netflix rom-com (Falling Inn Love, so good). Anyway (spoiler alert), there’s a scene where an inn catches on fire. The owner runs in to save her doll collection without even thinking that there might be people inside. The Tots immediately noticed that and asked why she didn’t care about the people. Proud mom moment, as I admit that they thought about that before I did. (You should still watch the movie if you’re into brain candy. Yummy!)
Sunday— Sunday was gorgeous outside, so I sat on our front lawn in a fold-up lounge chair while reading a book (The Secret of Southern Charm— quite good). It doesn’t get better than this — in January.
Monday — Hamilton, one of our brilliant tabby cats and my assistant, took a nap under my desk lamp while I was working. Best co-worker ever!
Tuesday— As I was running over the bridge at Roosevelt Park, a heron flew out from under the bridge just to get my attention. I always think herons are my late cousin Marti checking in on me. Love you, Marti!
Wednesday— The Tots read the prayer during dinner at church. They were supposed to split it equally, but Margot read an extra line. Graydon was cool with it.
Thursday — I always admire whatever Cortney Chesley crotchets or knits while she waits in the Lake Norman Y lobby. Thursday’s creation was beyond awesome. She’s crotcheting a blanket for her godson whose parents are from Vietnam. Tapping into his heritage, she chose a lotus pattern to symbolize purity of heart and mind. Then she selected white yarn to represent purity and teal green to represent health. I love this blanket and what it stands for. She is so crazy talented!
Friday— I received an e-mail of thanks from a man I have admired my whole life. Priceless.
Happy weekend!