I'm staying HOME

Although the circulars are falling out of the newspapers and reminders are everywhere that THIS is the biggest shopping day of the year....I am not going to be anywhere NEAR a major shopping mall. On purpose. Not just because I loathe traffic and go into sensory overload when confronted with hordes of maniacal shoppers on a Mission to procure the latest fad, but because there is simply nothing I NEED or WANT at a mall.
I remember the Sears Wish Book. When it arrived, the four of us took turns drooling over the glossy pages. We had an elaborate system for "sharing" this treasure, but nobody was allowed to mark up the pages. We all kept separate lists as I remember....until we were old enough to get the NEED vs.WANT lecture from my Daddy. What do you really WANT? He'd ask....and then the Lesson would begin. What do you NEED to DO to get what you WANT is till a mantra I use with myself when I am trying to solve a problem or overcome some feeling of lack. So today I am asking myself....what do I WANT? I want for nothing. My children are happily watching a movie after having breakfast and meds. We are going to putter around here, maybe go for a walk to the park later. I have what I NEED, too. Which is a deep sense of appreciation for these simple joys. My children are happy, and have the skills they need to become independent, compassionate, caring human beings. They love to be productive and useful, so later today we will find a home for some of our leftovers, gift a couple of dozen cookies, donate to the Food Drive.
Daughter bird has been knitting scarves for the homeless, decorating the Hall Tree with all of my stash yarns....we may go deliver those, too. Extra treats for the animals, we'll donate to our local humane society as well. I'll play the guitar this afternoon...I've discovered my hands ache now when I don't play! I've passed the blisters stage, and am relaxed enough to actually produce something resembling MUSIC.
Here's hoping you are Happy and Healthy and Warm and Dry, with enough Love to keep you satisfied.
A little music, a little grace, some knitting in front of the fireplace.....
SO MAY IT BE!
Blessings this day,
as always!

Comments

[Pioneer Melissa]

Blessings to you, my dear. And yay for getting past the blisters stage. Strum on!

[Rachael]

There's no store that carries what we've got, darlin' - peace and love and happiness and yarn (oh, okay, yeah, yarn I guess) and family and warmth. Shop INDOORS today, inside. It's all here, innit? XOX

[Ann]

You said it. Amen, indeed :)

(Although I may need some brandy for the Mushroom Gravy... ;))

[maggi]

Yes, indeedy, you got it all right. amen. But I'm still happy to have gotten my mama in the car and down to see Ann's bakery and get her some yarn to start knitting again! Now I just have to locate her old needles . . . XXO

[stonering]

So mote it be. :-)

Happy home day.

[Carolyn D.]

My sentiments exactly. Although, the desire to avoid mall traffic kept me from buying yet more beads today. . .

[Kim]

Hear, hear for not going to the mall! I've not been to the mall in Boise in several years. And I certainly don't plan on breaking that no-mall streak this year. :)

Your father gave you some beautiful gifts dear girl, and you are providing your children with those gifts also. What a great parent you are.
xxoo

[Lisa]

Smart woman. Knitting at home is much better than shopping at the mall. I stayed home too.