The Little Things: 2018-8

The rain did little to dampen the spirits of readers and writers.

[tweetthis] I’m still in the afterglow of Printers Row Lit Fest. I was under the tent with CWA, IWOP, and IWOC. [/tweetthis] In spite of the rain, I had a wonderful time with friendly and helpful people. Today I’m recovery by sleeping late and taking a nap.  Whoo!  After the excitement, the fatigues can set in.  Here’s a few more things, in no particular order, that give me joy this Monday morning:

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  The lone pansy that made it through the mailbox.  She looks so hopeful smiling by the mailbox.  Or is that a scowl?

A lone pansy guarding the mailbox.

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  Flonase getting me through a pollen storm, with no side effects.

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  Post surgery positive check-up.  All systems are go and an A+ on scar healing.

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  humming birds by the trumpet flowers.

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  Mr. L’s ‘Welcome to High School Party.”  Another grandchild maturing awesomely.

Here I am under the tent with Illinois women of Press (IWOP)

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  Printers Row Lit Fest.  I sold a suitcase full of books and met a bunch of wonderful writers including the poet, Owen Patterson.

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  Deer frolicking in the retention pond after the rain.  I swear, they looked like a scene out of Bambi, only alive rather than a cartoon.

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  Beaded curtains.  Miss E2 leftover streamer decorations made me think a beaded curtain would be just the thing.  Thanks, Miss E2. We’re always leaving this door open for Sasha and Misha.  They have their own cat door, which they rarely use.  They love the beads and string.

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  Remember Hilda and her Rhubarb Crunch every summer.

[icon name=”heart” class=”” unprefixed_class=””]  An overnight at Wrestler #2’s while I attend the Write to Publish conference coming up later this week.

What’s on your top ten list this week? Please leave a comment so I can share in your joy.