Desiderata tells it like it should be.

Go placidly amid the noise & haste, & remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietlly & clearly; and listen to others, even the dull & ignorant have their story. *Avoid loud & aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain & bitter; for always there will be greater & lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. *Keep interest in the changing fortunes of time Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. *Be yourself. Especially,  do not feign attention. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. *Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue & loneliness.  Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. *You are a child of the universe, no less then the trees & the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. *Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be, and whatever your labors & aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. *With all it's sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

Dated 1692.. and still applicable and very true. Isn't that fantastic??

Monday nights with the girls

Taking advantage of this beautiful new, temporary home, I've been having the girls over on Monday evenings to work on projects. Honestly, it's the best excuse to get things done. I think "thank you" & birthday cards are important. And I hate store bought ones. I decided  to build myself a stash. Here's what I'm working on lately..

Loving it.

Yes, please.

A lot has happened since my last post, yet I can't quite figure out what it is I want to say.  My heart feels full and I think if someone wanted to listen, I could talk for hours. For now, all I have to say is I am a very lucky girl.

 I am so grateful for the people who surround me. My loving, hilarious little German boy, our new roommate  and all the meals we've shared. "Friday night coffee and Saturday night tea" is the best way I can describe life in this gorgeous apartment. The pace, it seems, has slowed right down since we've made it ours. I feel so relaxed and at home in this house, with these boys.  The space always seems to fill itself up with beautiful people.

I've been practising listening to my gut and acting on it and this summer's proven to be a success because of that. The cool crisp air is making me want to reorganize everything, give away clothes, get rid of useless things, blow the dust off my projects.. It's September Syndrome. Back to school. Harvesting. New projects. Cleansing time. I just want to be outside. I am, hands down, an autumn lover.

Our last adventure was in Port Felix, NS. Daniel was brave and ventured out with my father and I for a few days to meet up with aunt Carmel at her summer house on the south-east shore of NS. My great aunt Rosa, whom I absolutly love to hang out with, met us there with her husband Herman (also German) with a lovely couple of their friends. It was funny to hear the two foreigners speak to each other in their mother tongue. Something I've never seen Herman do, as long as I've known him! Ironically, the 50+ kept us awake all night, both nights. I love my family.

Carmel has a thing for building mini Inukshuks.. they look out on the water.