I wish you ...

Fall is truly here

and all of the colors of nature

are in their finest display.

I hope you are enjoying this time of year,

cause I sure am!

Fall is always a time of year

where I slow myself down a bit,

sip that cup of hot tea a little longer,

read some good books,

breathe in fresh air,

rock in my rocking chairs in the evening,

pay attention to the sounds of nature around me.

I love this time of year so much.

I look around at all the nature around me,

and it astounds me to see Nature's palette

of colors.

Here in Virginia Beach,

the leaves are just beginning to turn colors,

and fall to the ground.

I try, but I can't paint, color, or come close

to the beauty I see right now!

So I have gathered a few of my favorite

photos I've taken lately,

and give them to you as a gift,

as a reminder to slow down,

don't miss the beauty of the season!

Just remember you are Worthy of great things!

You are important each and everyday!

Happiness is yours for the taking!

You are special!

So today, this 26th of October 2017

I wish you:

Peace

Love

Understanding

Contentment

Security

Joy

Love for yourself and others

Creativity

Fulfillment

Rest for your soul

Happiness

and

all good things to come

your way!

I also wish my sister n law Lori

a wonderful happy birthday,

for this is her special day!

Love always,

Donna Lee (and Josie girl)

Happiness Is . . .

I was just reading a blog I love to visit this morning

Book Chatter

"Chatting with friends about books and life"

I encourage you to get on her mailing list,

her posts are always inspiring for the reader.

Today she posed the question

"What makes you happy?"

and she listed her 100 things

Okay so here goes mine ...

Happiness is 

my family's love

my relationship with God
my two sons and their wives
expecting our first grand baby
loving my hubby of 36 years

time spent with girlfriends

feeling my toes in the ocean

painting and creating

writing

reading poetry

time away from the office
feeling a cool and gentle breeze
moonlight
summer solstice

good music
watching the sun rise and set
taking an e-course
having good conversation
a clean house
Instagram
a cozy fire
new furniture
birthdays
picnics
weddings
outdoor music concerts
sharing my thoughts
wearing my red boots
watching Parenthood
dreaming
collecting sea shells
early morning coffee
quiet time
weaving at my loom

long naps in the afternoon

a delicious meal

shopping just to shop

creating zendalas
dancing (when no one is watching)

being with sheep

knitting

journaling

collecting words
playing with my grand doggies
meeting someone new
cooking with my own herbs
reading my poetry at open mic night
learning something brand new
forgiving someone
loving others
time spent with my senior writers group
good conversation

picnics

bike riding

 early morning walks
reading an awesome book
writing my blog
vacations
hugs
birds singing
going to poetry readings
artist dates with myself
time alone
being healthy and well
love notes in the mail

my hot tub
giving gifts
spending quality time with others
listening, really listening

art galleries

coffee shops
Aromatherapy

Jerry's Artarama
meditation
buying fresh flowers just because
Trader Joes
time spent with my best friend Minna
Holiday celebrations
quaint book stores
Popcorn and a movie
Pandora
the smell of lavender
Zentangle
Art Retreats
Squam by the Sea
Thunderstorms
photography
pajama days
candlelight
incense
hot baths
watching my boys play softball
eating gelato from Strawberry Fields
wearing cool eyeglasses
bird feeders

my backyard sanctuary
old movies on TCM
gardening
yoga
time in my studio

I guess I could list so much more
but especially today ...
I am celebrating the birth
of my baby boy Drew!
He is 30 years old today.
Happy Birthday Son
your mom loves you so very much,
everyday watching you live out your life
makes me so very happy!

It's hard for me to believe that
last year on Drew's birthday
I began my 100 poem journey
you can visit here ...
Wow time is passing quickly!

donna lee

Little Red Boots

My Little Red Boots

Well it all started with Pinterest!

I created a Donna Lee's Wishlist Board

there they were

Red boots from the Sundance Catalog

Oh how I wanted them,

drooled over them,

kept returning to the catalog,

looked at others,

but nothing took their place!

One day my hubby said

"Why don't you order them?"

It didn't take me long to call

1-800-Sundance

and they were in within a week.

I am just a happy little girl.

I love them,

I can't believe they are

finally mine.

Isn't it amazing how something

wonderful can make us feel

so alive and new?

Can't wait to pack in my suitcase

and wear at Squam By the Sea!

Now I need a cute jean skirt

to go along with them,

the list is never ending.

I am giddy over them,

happy to get them,

love my hubby for his

generous gift,

Me and my Little Red Boots!

How happy we will be!