I love little moments that matter.
They make everything worthwhile.
It’s a study day at home today. Reading around Uni subjects, catching up with paperwork , rewriting notes.
Emailing and list ticking.
I shopped for dog food and picked up my antibiotic prescription which was delayed from Friday.
It’s cold but sunny,
And I suddenly realised that I needed the Sun on my face.
For an hour, after I returned home, I sat in front of the cottage,
Just like Auntie Gladys used to do up High Street in the height of summer.
I sipped coffee and listened to Radio 2
And Mary joined me and immediately fell asleep, snoring gently.
As I watched the Sun shine through the metal agapanthus sculptures
With narrow eyes, and a warm face
What a cute photo of Mary!
ReplyDeleteFinding a little sun trap on a cold day is lovely. Feeling the warmth soaking into your bones - bliss. And a furry hot water bottle to cuddle, even better! xx
ReplyDeleteWe all need a little sunshine to chase the winter blues away.
ReplyDeleteToday does bring hope doesn't it x 🌄
ReplyDeleteGray and COLD here but I have some good books to read so I don't mind staying inside. I am glad you had the sunshine to lift your spirits, John. xx
ReplyDeleteSun on one's face is a great way to lift the mood. Flippin' cold here though.
ReplyDeleteYou get more pleasure from your dogs John than anyone I know. I sat in my chair, snug and warm indoors and the sun shone in my face. I slept away most of the morning.
ReplyDeleteYou're lucky you can be out in it! I'm stuck at work. :(
ReplyDeleteI've been sitting in the sun outside our holiday cottage rental in Aberystwyth, The Red Kite is keeping me entertained with calls and soaring. I wish we lived here x
ReplyDeleteDogs are such great company - they are our four-legged shadows.
ReplyDeleteIts minus 10 here this morning but thankfully we have bright sun. My dog has found herself a sunny spot to curl up in. I don’t need to go out today so I will read my book. Mary is really enjoying the sun on her face. The sun really lifts ones mood doesn’t it? Gigi
ReplyDeleteI'm relaxed just reading that.
ReplyDeleteWonderful
ReplyDeleteI know how you felt. We went over 2 weeks without the sun and when it came out, I sat in the LR with the most powerful sunbeam on my face and all 4 cats jostled to find the best spot to enjoy it too. It stayed in a prime spot for almost 20 minutes and we loved every second. It was glorious and very much missed. Ranee (MN) USA
ReplyDeleteMary certainly looks blissful. Always good to get some sun after days of cloudy weather.
ReplyDeleteI'd be so wrapped up against the cold that there'd be no skin showing on which the sun could make Vit D!
ReplyDeleteSounds absolutely blissful! Love the photo of Mary dozing on your chest in the sun.
ReplyDeleteThe light and the sky in your early morning photo is beautiful. What a lovely view. My doc recently checked my Vit D. levels and felt I should take a D supplement during the Winter months. Easy enough.
ReplyDeleteSafe on her best friend's lap. Makes me smile with glee. B. (Gemma's person)
ReplyDeleteThe sun can surely be a tonic sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI love that picture of you and Mary :-) Jackie
ReplyDeleteMary is so elegant when she sleeps like that. I, too, need to sit in the sun for a bit. Never left the house today and jet lag–slept for three hours. Should have done it outside!
ReplyDeleteJust exactly what was needed 😉. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet photo of Mary.
ReplyDeleteA lovely resting Mary!
ReplyDeleteThose too brief pauses in the Weather which keep us going...much needed
A blog delighting in the small joys of life. You sound peaceful today, and as if you have managed to breathe deeply. Over here, a delightful grandad called Jeremy, in Madness t shirt and biker jacket, mended my washing machine to stories of old cars and rescue dogs we have known. Very pleasant, very old school.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day for you and the littles. Mary turned her face to the sun, blinked at its brightness, and nodded off. How sweet!
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Hugs!
My dog and I sit out in the sun most days after walk and his breakfast. Until like now, the days are grey and true gale winds blow, 50, 60 mph sometimes---and I finally give in and lash down my last chair and the table. The view of the dunes, beach, ocean is centering; I briefly study the ships, the birds, the waves. 6 months now til summer....
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Loved seeing such a gorgeous picture - it really cheered me up John x
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I sit on my deck from 6-9 am from May thru September. I definitely notice it helps my sense of well being. Looking forward to late April or so.
ReplyDeleteThere are few things better than sitting idly in the sun.
ReplyDeleteThis doesn't have anything to do with your post but, somehow, I thought you'd like it. As I was coming home from some errands this morning, I saw a man walking along with a totally black cat on a leash. Predictably the cat was somewhat balky but his owner seemed patient.
Mary is so sweet, sleeping on your lap. I would love to sit outside, in a few month maybe:) Glad you got your Vit D.
ReplyDeleteI sat enjoying the sun on my balcony today as well John,just along the road from you in Llandudno,and in Craig y Don park, but now we are expecting to be snowed in here tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThe apricity of the winter sun on my face makes me feel quite happy.
ReplyDeleteSweet Mary xxx
ReplyDeleteI wish Billy would cuddle-up on my lap, but he's too much of a Border Collie.
ReplyDeleteOld ladies , like Mary love to face the sun with eyes closed
ReplyDeleteJohn
You are too soft for your own good
Lee
Turning your face to the sun, no matter what the weather feels good doesn't it, especially at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteA healing time together in the sun. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe sunlight shining through the sculpture is beautiful too.
Why don’t you answer some posts over others?
ReplyDeleteLee
I apologise but sometimes there’s not enough minutes in my day
DeleteSunny here today but wind chill of -32 this morning. No school. People were grousing about it but some kids have to walk to school or wait at bus stops. Yes 99% would be fine….taken by parents or whatever but who would take a chance on even one child getting frostbite or worse. I sat in a sunny spot in my living room and read for a bit. Kathy near Chicago.
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