Photography by Lori K. Tate
Lots of Winks to report this week as we scoot farther into summer. Not gonna lie, I was super nervous about the Fourth of July, as it is my mother’s birthday, but it turned out to be a pretty wonderful day thanks to family and friends. I know she was looking down on us wearing her gorgeous smile and a fabulous red, white and blue ensemble. Happy Birthday, mom!
On another note, we’re heading to the beach tomorrow for a week, so I’m doing a social media fast while we’re gone. I need to reboot my soul, and the best way to do that is to remove myself from hostile postings and the compare and despair game that is Facebook. (I hate that I have to use FB to promote my blog, but that’s how it works.)
Anyway, have a wonderful week, keep looking for goodness and get outside! 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 — Independence Day! I woke up scared of how I would handle the day, but it turned out to be a fun day of family, friends and food. Thanks to everyone who made it so special!
Sunday — My neighbors left me a key to their house while they went out of town so that I could play with their perfectly sweet doggies. I got up early just so I could walk them by myself (sans kids). Love my furry friends!
Monday — My Soul Sister popped by her in convertible for an impromptu joy ride. We had a blast cruising around in the sunshine!
Tuesday — Graydon made me a delicious breakfast, complete with a set table, and Margot and I had a magical day in my hometown (see the Hand in Hand Through Time entry from July 8). Love my Tater Tots to pieces!
Wednesday — I loved hearing Margot sing Kool & The Gang’s Celebration as we drove around town in the minivan. My mom loved that song!
Thursday — I had dinner outside with two of my best friends, and on the way home I heard Duran Duran’s Ordinary World. The chorus of this song struck me like never before:
“But I won’t cry for yesterday.
There’s an ordinary world
somehow I have to find.
And as I try to make my way
to the ordinary world,
I will learn to survive.”
Friday — I had an inspiring essay session with a rising senior. I’m really excited about my new writing venture – Show Don’t Tell Essays.
Get outside this week and replenish your soul! That’s what I’m gonna do!