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Soak it in

22 March, 2019 by moi 23242Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F2019%2F03%2Fsoak-it-in%2FSoak+it+in2019-03-22+19%3A22%3A40moihttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F%3Fp%3D23242

A few weeks ago we hopped a plane to San Diego for a long weekend.

My honey attended a quick business trip Friday morning; I read. Then we proceeded to folic. We made memories with a few of our favorites; enjoyed dinner at a most delightful Italian restaurant; meandered The Midway; perused the San Diego Zoo; looked for the Top Gun house (recently torn down); made an In-N-Out pilgrimage; and buried our toes in the sand.

We also visited the La Jolla Cove to take in a few sea lions.

You know, it would behoove us to take a page from their playbook every now and again. Be you large or small, simply find a good spot and soak it all in. All those to-dos? They can wait.

Chances are good it will be worth it. I mean really, just look at those faces! Pure bliss . . .

xo

Posted in: Miscellany Tagged: live, wishes

More of the little things

25 January, 2019 by moi 231701 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F2019%2F01%2Fmore-of-the-little-things%2FMore+of+the+little+things2019-01-25+22%3A25%3A19moihttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F%3Fp%3D23170

Greetings!

The week held a plethora of diversions, and yet there’s nothing much to report . . .

I was randomly selected for drug testing. In the words of my honey, they are barking up the wrong tree. All the same, I nearly blew my eyeballs out trying to get the breathalyzer to beep; and it was somewhat appalling to know a stranger stood guard right outside the restroom, and I couldn’t flush the toilet or wash my hands immediately following. Eew.

On a brighter note, I was able to “collect a sample” on demand (something of a miracle, that); and the elevator didn’t fail me on the way down to the basement (equally impressive).

Of course, to recover, I had to make tacos for dinner–Double Decker tacos, no less, with all the fixings . . . including green onions.

I’ve not had a raw green onion for quite some time. It took me right back to my childhood.

You see, my dad had two great aunts: spinster sisters, they had carved out a comfortable life for themselves–laughing, reading, doing as they pleased. Every so often we’d go over for dinner. Mom and dad would sit with them around the table and talk for hours; I’d lounge about on the sofa, playing with my dolls, perusing books and magazines, watching television.

And the food! If food truly is the way to a man’s heart, I’m amazed there wasn’t a line a hundred miles long. No matter the menu, it was always delectable; and there was always enough to feed an army. Platters and bowls covered every inch of the table. And without fail, there were green onions.

Those ladies loved their onions. And it tickled them pink that a little girl with strawberry blond hair loved them too. Here’s our onions, Amy, they’d cheerfully announce. They’d hand me the bowl and I’d dutifully place them on the table. Then they’d chortle with glee as I spooned a helping onto my plate. You like onions; that’s a good sign, they’d say. You’re obviously destined for greatness. Then they’d throw their heads back in a fit of hilarity.

Funny how a taste (or scent or sound) can take you right back . . .

With that, I wish you a happy weekend. May your days be full of small blessings and the simplest of pleasures . . . plenty to make you smile.

xo

Posted in: Miscellany Tagged: wishes

Kicking it off in style

18 January, 2019 by moi 231562 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F2019%2F01%2Fkicking-it-off-in-style%2FKicking+it+off+in+style2019-01-18+08%3A00%3A57moihttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F%3Fp%3D23156

I’ll be heading to the office today. Seems a bit melancholy, that.

You see, last Friday my love and I played hooky (I feel compelled to add that we did so quite legally, in full, grow-up fashion, with approved time off) . . .

We slept in; we sipped coffee and tea and nibbled freshly baked biscuits; we played a rousing game (or two) of cribbage; we meandered a museum;
we read a bit, lounged a bit; we discussed story ideas, and holiday ideas; we ate by candlelight, with music to soothe the soul.

Of course, right on the heels of such delightful nothingness came the usual flurry of activity. We finally took down the tree (all other Christmas decorations had been safely tucked away, mind you, but the tree remained). There were chores to do, clothes to wash, meals to plan, groceries to buy–another hurried week for which to prepare.

But Friday? Pure bliss.

Needless to say, I highly recommend. Even if you’re unable to take a workday, find time that’s all your own; no plans: nothing you have to do, nowhere you have to be . . . just wide open hours with which to kick back, relax, catch your breath, dream, maybe stumble upon an adventure or two . . .

You just never know where it will lead you.

xo

PS. I don’t do well with electronic organizers (I’m sure that comes as a shock). This year, I’m trying something new: a Day Designer. One, it’s adorable; two, it has a full-month calendar + a day-by-day breakdown for the week (including Today’s Top Three). I don’t know; the year’s but a babe, but so far I think it a brilliant idea.

Posted in: Miscellany Tagged: getting it together, wishes

Future’s so bright

27 April, 2018 by moi 230241 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F2018%2F04%2Ffutures-so-bright%2FFuture%27s+so+bright2018-04-27+07%3A00%3A47moihttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F%3Fp%3D23024

The weather seems to have finally made a turn for the better. Of course, it also seems to have skipped right over spring, and planted its toes firmly in the warm grass of summer. Still, it’s glorious. And everyone seems to be taking full advantage by digging weeds and planting flowers, packing picnics and taking long walks in the park.

After months holed up in of doors, you just never know what you might see.

Take work, for instance. The windows outside our cubicles overlook the bus depot. There’s usually not much to report; but yesterday, the view afforded a plethora of free entertainment.

Our personal favorite: the lady dedicated to getting her groove on. She began right outside the depot. After tripping the light fantastic (and falling off the curb) she collected herself, sashayed her way across the street, and continued to dance in front of the funeral home. Her repertoire was vast, and she didn’t miss a beat: she bobbed and boogied, jumped and jived; she swayed and shimmied. At one point, she even grabbed hold of the bus stop marker and did a wee (yet relatively impressive) pole dance.

I’m hard pressed to think of a more entertaining fifteen minutes of my career.

With that, I hope the days ahead provide you revelry all your own: may you put on some good music and dance like no one is watching; may your heart feel light, and may you spread nothing but joy to those around you.

Happy weekend, my friends.

xo

P.S. I’m fairly certain I need these shades from Warby Parker. Supposedly, they’ve a narrow fit; yet I remain dubious.

Posted in: Miscellany Tagged: live, wishes

From me to you

23 March, 2018 by moi 229801 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F2018%2F03%2Ffrom-me-to-you-2%2FFrom+me+to+you2018-03-23+20%3A46%3A46moihttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.magpieandmuttonfly.com%2F%3Fp%3D22980

Ah, would you look at these beauties? 

They’re Peruvian lilies. If you want to get technical, you can call them by their genus name: Alstroemeria. They’re named in honor of Swedish botanist Baron Von Alstroemer who returned from a trip to South America in the late eighteenth century, Peruvian lily seeds in tow. Thanks to his introduction, they gained popularity in Europe and around the world.

It’s understandable, really. They’re such cheery fellows. My home is rarely bereft of a banquet or two. They boast a myriad of colors; and since they stick around for two weeks or more, I feel nary an ounce of guilt.

They also symbolize friendship and devotion.

Seriously, what’s not to love?

So consider this my gift to you. May you feel the warmth of friendship in the days ahead; and may you find the hours bright and lively–even if winter has yet to give in.

xo

Posted in: Miscellany Tagged: flowers, wishes
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