When the dog bites,
when the bee stings,
when I’m feeling sad,
I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don’t feel so bad.
Days, even months, sometime become quite filled with the issues at hand leaving scant moments for posting here. This has been the case since my last post here along the Cutoff. So it is, dear friends, that I have not written for a while. I just wanted and needed to take a few moments to thank you all for continuing to stop by – even in my absence – and for being such a steady presence in my life.
Thank you!
That old dog did bite and the bee did sting, but, I do want to share some of my favorite things from the past month or so, including these munchkins, who aren’t so little any more, and who spent some time here at Thanksgiving. We baked, and colored, made silly pictures on Photo Booth and enjoyed so many special moments together.
Ezra asked if he could decorate a wee tree that was sitting in his bedroom. What a clever young boy he is.
At a particularly glum time last week, the super moon appeared and it followed us all the way home.
I’ve read a few books that kept my attention and thought that you might be interested in them as well.
I hope to be back posting more often soon as I pray you are all well and enjoying this season whether you are entering summer or into winter and especially thinking of those of you in harm’s way with the fires burning in California.
Dear Penny, I’m so sorry that dog bites and bee stings have come into your life. What treasures those little ones are (even not so little). May you find solace and may goodness and love surround you as you weather this time. I send you gentleness and nourishment as winter solstice approaches, and hope with the turning of the sun.
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Thank you, Juliet.
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I’m sorry to hear you’re having a difficult season, Penny. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family.❤️
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Thank you, Jill.
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You’ve been in my thoughts Penny, knowing you’re going through a challenging time and praying for the strength you need and for peace – and that you have you favorite things around you as much as possible.
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Thank you, Janet.
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Penny, I am so sorry for the bee stings and the dog bites. I hope they go away soon. It was almost 80 degrees here in California. I hope the rain comes soon.
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Here’s hoping you have that rain soon, Gerlinde. Thank you.
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Remembering our favorite things in times of turmoil was a good post for me to read. Thanks for your leadership in life.
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Your kind words are appreciated, Mike. Thank you.
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Dear Penny, I hope the dog bites and the bee stings have ended and that you are able to enjoy these days of hope and expectation without any concerns over health or other of life’s issues. Your grandchildren are growing up and they are such a blessing in your life as you are in theirs. Please cherish yourself as much as you cherish others. Peace in this season that brings forth light to warm and guide us.
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Your words are solace to me, dear Dee. Thank you.
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You are loved dear friend.
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Oh, dear Marilyn, thank you so very much.
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Penny, we may only know each other through the Internet, but I count you as a friend. Sorry that you are going through bad times. Remember to take good care of yourself. Thank you for sharing with us the beautiful pictures of your grandchildren and the books you’re reading. I can’t resist adding the books to my already-too-long list of books to read, lol.
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You are most welcome, Susan, and I thank you in return for your kinds words and support.
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Sorry to hear things have not been going too well, Penny. Hoping things are improving. What beautiful grandchildren you have. I hope they bring you joy whatever ‘dog bites and bee stings’ are happening in your life. Take care.
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Thank you, Cath. They grands do bring me much joy. Best to you and your family – and books! 🙂
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Gosh, Penny, I didn’t know anything was wrong. So sorry. Thinking of you, dear one.
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Thank you, Nan. I appreciate your kind words and thoughts.
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Penny, I hope you realize how much we love you. I’m sorry things are hard right now. When I think of my favorite things, your blog always comes to mind as one of them. But I totally get the need to step away. You are in my prayers!
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You are so very, very kind, L. Marie. Thank you so much for your prayers.
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Every time I checked your blog for a post and didn’t find one I said a prayer for you and yours. Glad you checked in with us. Noted your book suggestions and have one for you: Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson.
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I’ve needed those prayers, Joyce, and thank you so much for sending them. Hard times are made more bearable with kind folks like you.
Catching the Wind will be placed on my TBR list, which you’ve helped to sustain and has brought me much good reading in the past. Thank you, Joyce.
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Warm hugs to comfort you, dear Penny! Kezzie and Ezra will always bring sunshine to your cloudiest moments. Your sweet blessings are growing up quickly and are as cute as can be! ♡
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Thank you, Dawn. Warm hugs are most appreciated – and yes, indeed, the grands are very sweet blessings.
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As your other friends and admirers have already said , I also sent good thoughts winging your way each time I noticed no posts from you. You ARE loved and your words have brought so much joy and inspiration. I am glad Kezzie and Ezra (and I assume their parents )) ) were with you over the TG Holiday. Sending virtual hugs and real wishes for health happiness and healing.
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Dear Sallie, thank you! Hugs and wishes and your kind words are most appreciated and I am grateful for them.
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