Today's cup is certainly not fancy, nor does it remotely resemble Christmas....but it means more to me than any of the cups in my cupboards. These cups, rather the hands holding these cups, are dear, true friends. Friends that I pray with, laugh with, cry with and celebrate with. Friends I gather with either at Bible Study on Wednesdays or when not in session, at Barnes & Noble sitting around a table sharing & caring. Today, favorite Christmas memories were shared, some so funny that our laughter could be heard all over the store, so we were told. I hope that all of you have friends like this, if you do you are as blessed as I am.
After the laughter & the coffee & a quick trip to the bathroom....I wandered the town, picking up a few gifts and wrapping supplies. I walked into "The Paper Source" and was overwhelmed with all the ideas of wrapping gifts & making gift tags. Oh what fun.
Our town is built around a small river and our fair city has taken full advantage of developing a delightful "river walk". Any time of the day or season of the year folks walk these sidewalks and enjoy what the city has given to us.
I picked up a little book on the sale table & B&N today entitled "The Complete Live and Learn and Pass It On". It is filled with great little tidbits from every age which I will be sharing in the next few weeks. Some make me giggle, others cause me to pause.
"I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they almost always stop what they're doing and wave back." ~ Age 9
"I've learned that some people go for brains and some for beauty, but everyone appreciates a good sense of humor." - Age 30
"I've learned that the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can." ~ Age 46
"I've learned that I wouldn't feel eighty-five years old if I didn't look in the mirror ~ Age 85
Sharing with Kristi at Live & Love Out Loud for WW, Alica at Project Alicia, and Bluff Area Daily's Watery Wednesdays
Until next time.....
Sounds like an amazing place. Love the tree in front of the river!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful way to spend a day! I love the bare twig.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful walk and wonderful friends to laugh and just be you with. Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteyour cups today were very special. :)
ReplyDeletegreat shots. i love those coffee mugs. so fun!! some one has on a decorative sweater with all those buttons. fun!!
ReplyDeletei love that quote about waving ... i love that!! big hugs. ( :
AH! It certainly is a joy to have very good friends. I too am blessed. :)
ReplyDeleteoh the beauty of friendship! Nothing quite like it. So glad you had a fun get together and such lovely shots of the riverwalk! Have a blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI always love the hear about your hometown ... I can't wait to visit you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful way to spend a day. I can't wait to see my Italian friends for the holidays and do the same. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. The cup isn't fancy, but the time spent with friends is priceless.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots of the river. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts and images! The river walk in your town sounds (and looks) wonderful. I think I may have to look for this book. I especially love the last one - I feel that way in my 50s - I hope I always do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful & loving post, Deanna, it's a wonderful feeling to have true friends such as yours... I know you cherish them. Wonderful captures, too, to be sure... perfect texture on the 2nd one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining this year & hope to see ya back in the new year! =)
Beautiful photos! Enjoy your Holidays!
ReplyDeleteI loved taking that walk with you!! I especially loved the quote about looking in the mirror....I think I need to heed that advice ;)
ReplyDeleteI loved those sayings, Deanna. I am looking forward to hearing more and more.
ReplyDeleteoh... I can't wait for more tidits on life. I love little books like that. Your city is amazingly gorgeous. I know the cold is difficult, but there's something about snow that's so beautiful & peaceful. Perhaps I should add, "live for a month" in a city where it snows?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonderful book full of words to live by.. Your photos once again are amazing. I really do enjoy seeing what capture..
ReplyDeleteHugs~
The best coffee is that shared with friends. Absolutely beautiful shots of your town and I love the tidbits.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, post, Deanna!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour tones in these photos! Especially loved the last sepia one!
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