Grey day outside

today is a very grey day...

I have decided that I will not allow the weather to overly influence me and pull me into a grey mood. The birds are singing outside still, persistently not allowing the murkiness of the atmosphere to dampen their spirits. I will be like the birds and greet the day with sunshine in my soul, a cheerful outlook with thankfulness for all of the blessings that life has given me.

I have a mail out to complete for my work and bread to make and supper to plan. I also need to do some more work on my new craft project, a felted autumn wreath. Life is groovy, time to get moving. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Figuring out what is important

Today's reading in "Words of the Ancient Wise" (blog maintained by my husband) we are reminded of the fleeting nature of things and how they control and govern our lives.

With our 25th anniversary this year we went a little "hog wild" on buying things, (tv, surround sound, piano) which we now regret somewhat. As long as we have learned the lesson though then it was still a valuable life lesson.

I always dreamed of owning a small home slightly in the country with a small piece if land for food, animals, etc. Solar and wind powered with it's own clean water source. Beautiful yet simple, an oasis from the madness that is our society and city living. We need to refocus and realize that is our ulitmate dream and start working towards it again.