PINK KITTENS

I spent today's thoughts as close to the gratitude latitude as possible. There were moments of ego, but for the most part, I was in the moment. (EGO = Edging God Out)

I was elated today by nothing more than a sound. And that's all it took to center me.

Pomegranates are plentiful this time of year and I have them all over my kitchen. I had an urge for a break from plastics, so I juiced 10 or so and made pomegranate jam. I ladled my labor into hot jars and tightened their lids. Then I went back to work. They sat bright red and happy on my counter. 20 minutes or so later, they began to "pop" as their lids sealed in the sweet jam offering. The continued sound of lids "popping" in a satisfactory way, made me smile. And so went my thoughts.... These little moments ARE life. Not bills or aches & pains or yard work or oil changes or obligation to go vote today. No, it's just a tiny "pop" that is the essence of life.

And so, as I worked the rest of today, I listed in my head the tiny things in life that delight me.

And they are.........

New Socks - when I have the means for indulgance, I will have a new pair of socks every day. There is nothing better than a never before walked upon sock. This is my favorite luxury.

Witnessing a "V" of Geese

Skiens of Yarn

A remembered heartache that echos inspiration

Coyote sightings

Egg Salad

Mailing a package and imaginaging the recipient's unexpected delight

Music and late night blogging

A Democratic outcome

The lingering smell of PineSol after eagerly cleaning the house

A virgin notebook waiting for ideas to be jotted

Imigination

Dark Clouds

Leftover turkey and ketchup

Gerber Daisey's

Lists of things, making lists and all things organized

A "not yet read" Magazine - preferably the cooking variety

Watching Phil smoke in the dark

and My Beloved Dreams (the sleeping kind) .........I am an avid dreamer. Just ask the pink kitten.

The Pink Kitten ......this is my mind. Enlightenment is not far behind