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Oh happy 09.09.09

Today The Bright Side Project posed this question, “What would you pack into your satchel?”  Seeing how they also asked for creativity, I imagine they wanted something like sunshine, for a cloudy day – or maybe a Yak named Jack.  But I pondered all the same.  As I head out on this journey called life, what would I want in my satchel?

*a bible, as my guide

*a passport, for unexpected adventures

*an umbrella, for when the rain falls

*bandaids, to cover hurts

*a tissue, to wipe away tears

*a song, to sing

*journals, sketch pads, and pens, with which to capture imagination

*a book, to take me away

*hair band, with which to pull back my hair and get to work

*chapstick, for that unexpected kiss

*bread, to share with a friend

*champagne, to toast the good times

*a camera, with which to save memories

*dancing shoes, to be foot-loose-and-fancy-free

*marbles, in case I lose mine

*candles to light the way

*seeds, to plant flowers where there once was but weeds …

What would you pack in your satchel?

The bright side of summer

If you happen to be more the fall/spring sort – such as myself – no doubt you tire of summer before it ever ends.   It’s hot.  There are bugs, there are weeds, there are endless outdoor chores.  And let’s not forget the odoriferousness – throw meat in the trash at your own peril; stand in close-quarters  with a group of strangers and the stench could take you down.  

So what’s so great about summer? 

What’s so great indeed … 

  • Fireflies
  • Garden parties
  • Fireworks
  • Iced tea
  • S’mores
  • Fresh cut grass
  • Starlight
  • Flowers
  • Long walks with the one you love
  • BBQs
  • Laughter around the campfire
  • Water fights
  • Butterflies
  • Fair food     

And that’s precisely what I wish for you, my dear readers – the bright side of summer!