I’ve just been The Crown
The pub is under new management
An Older and pragmatic couple
I met a friend from the village who is newly separated
And it felt good lending an ear so to speak .
Before we parted
He shared that he hated coming home to an empty house
And I was reminded of some sanguine advice given to me by auntie Glad when the Prof left
I shared it
“ When you go out in winter John, always leave a light on in the cottage- “ she said, her watery blue eyes gentle and twinkling
“The light will welcome you home”
And my friend smiled at the simple power of it
Great advice from Auntie Glad.
ReplyDeleteShe could have filled a book
DeleteHow very wise. Another of those little things that make all the difference.
ReplyDeleteShe was sweet , always she was sweet
DeleteWhen my husband was in hospital for some months I always left a light on to return home to! It did help me feel less “deserted/lonely” however silly that sounds especially in winter months. A very helpful comment for all on their own I feel 💕💕
ReplyDeleteShe was right
DeleteI did too under the same circumstances, but I had a dog waiting at the door also. It helped and in a small way helped me get ready for widowhood, being alone at home for 5 months. Gigi
DeleteGood advice. I also think you fill your home with the furry friend because this means a living, loving creatures is there to greet you, heartbeats to fill your cottage and make it a home. A welcome. And of course we must leave the lights on for the animals. I'd be lost without my Mo the Pug. He is not cuddly or empathetic, but he is a constant friend for my loneliness.
ReplyDeletelizzy x
Tonight Roger greeted me with a McDonald’s bag on his head , my porridge bag
DeleteMade you smile, made you laugh. I hope he wasn't stuck in the bag all day and scared tho?
DeleteRoger just made me smile.
DeleteWise words indeed. . I've recently been taught a new word by a friend....Hyggee. Same thing....sense of warmth and wellbeing created by warm light (usually candlelight) and conviviality..... Auntie Glad knew that!
ReplyDeleteSusan M/ Calif.
I love huggee
DeleteAuntie Glad, what sweet memories you left us with. John, I’m glad you shared that.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Carol in Atlanta
She’s always with me …..
DeleteBut sadly you didn't visit her very often once she went into a home.
DeleteNo u are right I didn’t
DeleteA light on at night is always welcome.
ReplyDeleteI remember in university I used to hang those fairy lights (lmaooo) and leave them on all night..
XOXO
Lovely x
DeleteShe was a wise woman as was Weaver. Gigi
ReplyDeleteIndeed she was
DeleteSuch wise words from Auntie Glad! Perhaps you can have an Auntie Glad chapter in your book if you have more wisdom from her to impart?!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Oh babs so true
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DeleteHmmm. Copyright comes to mind.
As usual, anon has something negative to say! Reminds me of Art in Christmas Vacation:
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsaxNehMibg
Water off a ducks back jackie
DeleteOh, yes, a welcoming light. And I think I'd set some gentle music to start playing as I arrived home, too. xx
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DeleteAuntie was a very knowing gem. She will never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteNot if I have anything to do with it
DeleteAuntie Glad, what a gem she was!
ReplyDelete🩷🩷🩷🩷
DeleteEspecially in the winter.
ReplyDeleteOh yes……I always hate walking into the cottage on a winters night
DeleteI think we all need a light on in the window to welcome us home. Life can be a very lonely place at times. She was a good and wise friend.
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DeleteI never went out in the evening that I didn't leave lights on in the house, and a radio on or the TV. I rarely leave the house after dark anymore, but if I think it's going to be dark before I get home, I leave a light on and the radio. Galestorm
ReplyDeleteI couldn’t leave the tv on ,
DeletePerhaps even leave some favourite music playing too.
ReplyDeleteThe music would keep the dogs company but they are invariably at trendy carols
DeleteHow lovely, I love that advice. Can we have more Auntie Glad gems like this please?
ReplyDeleteWill try to find more
DeleteI miss Auntie Glad. And Weaver, too. :(
ReplyDeleteI know you do x
Deletesage advice..... lovely..... all we do is make sure the house is tidy for burglars before going on holiday.......
ReplyDeletelol,
DeleteThere is something comforting about seeing a warm glow through the window when approaching a home on a dark night.
ReplyDeleteComfort
DeleteWe always leave a light on if we are going to be back after dark not so much to welcome us home but to scare off the " burglars" !!
ReplyDeleteI’ve got barking terriers that do that too
DeleteWe always leave a light burning - so much more welcoming than a dark house.
ReplyDeleteIt would seem everyone does it for varying reasons
DeleteThere should be a book of Aunty Gladisms.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. Good sensible solid advice
DeleteThere’s a blog full of them
DeleteI have a low light in my kitchen that I always leave on. I am often grateful for it.
ReplyDeleteDuring Covid, when I was on nights in winter , the dogs and the kitchen light always welcomed me home
DeleteThat is a sweet memory. We are putting 4 windows in the attic. We have solar lighting for them with the idea that they will be a welcome sight when we pull into the driveway at night.
ReplyDeleteI think humans need that sense of welcome
DeleteGreat advice, and so you to pass it on.
ReplyDeleteThat’s the nature of advice
DeleteAw, Auntie Glad's words live on through you. So she's still helping people ... now you just need to perfect those scones!!
ReplyDeleteI will leave the scone making to village leader ian
DeleteIt is much nicer to come into a lit house, that's true.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I’ve seldom come home to an empty house, sometimes it felt very still if the dogs were at Trendy carol’s and Albert was out eating rabbits
Deletethat is nice; I plan to do this.
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