Things I love.... (besides my awesome family and friends)

1. I love rainy days. The smell of rain, the clean air afterwards, sleeping during a thunder storm.

2. Brand new puppy breath! Puppys are something I can't resist. I could hold them endlessly. I think I need to start a shelter!

3. Sitting reading a good book on a cool fall day. Something simmering on the stove, my comfy clothes, and my dog at my feet. Fall is a great season.

4. A hot towel fresh from the dryer. Nothing better than getting out of the shower to a nice warm soft towel!

5. Getting a hand written letter in the mail. Something about the old days that makes me wish we didn't have the convenience of email.

6. The ocean. I love the ocean. I want to live by it some day. It scares me and intrigues me all at the same time. It's like having the universe to explore right here on planet earth. It's a whole world of it's own.

7. First light of day. Being able to experience the birth of a new day. Sitting peacefully watching the sun come up.

8. Finding old antique stores in small country towns. I love visiting with the shop keepers about their treasures.

9. Old people. I love old people. They are so willing to share their stories. Fascinating to hear how Grandma B's mama dyed her carpets with a sponge and food coloring. They valued every dime. There is much to be learned from our grand parents if we just listen.

10. My grandma Tourvilles basement. She did laundry down there and it had a musty and fresh smell combination. I loved Grandma. She was remarkable. (She gets to be on the list since she is not with us along with my Daddy and brother) They all could take up this entire page!