It goes so fast. We never had time to look at one another.
Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it?
(Our Town by Thornton Wilder)
This week I watched the movie Our Town. I've seen the play, but have always wanted to see the 1940 movie version. The line above is a poignant reminder of the passing of time. I immediately thought of Friday's Fave Five, our weekly exercise of being deliberate in noticing the blessings in our lives. Thanks to Susanne for keeping it going week after week.
Another thing I'm thankful for this week is a little gift from my hubby! Now that his workshop is completed (it sets in the far corner of our backyard) I can no longer pop out to the garage to borrow a tool, but in the cold winter months have to trek all the way out to the back 40 to get what I need when hanging a picture or doing a craft. I've long had a little hammer and set of screw drivers in the kitchen junk drawer, but decided to put together a more complete tool kit. He gave me a level, a tape measure, and then came home from work one day with a pair of pliers. My kit is complete.
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love sending cards and receiving them in the mail. Yesterday, the mail did not disappoint:) This year, I left up our little dining room Christmas tree and it is all decked out for Valentine's Day.
On one of my walks this week, I met a woman who lives not far from me. We started chatting and come to find out, our families knew each other really well when we were growing up. She and I were in different classes, but I knew her sister. We shared lots of good memories -- our mothers knew one another quite well and became friends. One of the things I like about living in a small town -- there are always friends I didn't know I had!
HaPpy VaLenTiNe'S DAY everone! <3
My daughter and son-in-law lived in Colorado for a few years. They now live in Nashville (presently moving to Florida) and she tells me that they tolerated the winter much better in Colorado than in Nashville. Here in TN, it's always cold and damp due to the rain. If we have snow, it actually feels warmer. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteHello - I love your cute Valentine tree. How festive! The roses from your hubby are lovely. My husband gave me roses last week and Valentine's carnations this week. I do love flowers. Utah is pretty warm, in fact my tulips are starting to come up! I guess all the cold air is coming down on your side of the Rockies. So nice you could meet up with an old family friend and become reacquainted. Have a lovely Valentines Weekend.
ReplyDeleteI think the idea of keeping the tree up longer than Christmas and decorating it for other reasons is lovely. I remember reading about Harold Lloyd, a great silent movie actor, who kept a tree up year round at his house and decorated it all throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet valentine tree and good idea!!
ReplyDeleteYay for special flowers from your guy.
Single digits this morning too here in eastern NY ( hey ....it's still winter and better now than in April!!)
How fun to discover a new old family friend!!
Happy long weekend
Valentine's day is less celebrated in Belgium and probably swapped over from the States. I didn't know that use at all and my Italian husband neither. We never have celebrated it at all. The younger generation yes. This year it's difficult because we are still sitting in our lockdown !!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice idea with your tree! How nice to rediscover your family friend. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines's Day!
ReplyDeleteLove your tree.
Enjoy the celebration!
A simple tool kit should be in every home! -smile-
ReplyDeleteMy husband's shop is right in the garage, so it's easy for him to pop out and get something. But he still keeps a small screw driver, in the kitchen drawer.
Delightful to have a Valentine Tree!
We can't have any sort of flowers in the house, because of our allergies. -sigh- -sigh- -sigh- Enjoy your roses!!!!
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It is nice to have your own toolbox.
ReplyDeleteMr. Ken gave be one years ago.
Sure helps having one upstairs and not having
to go downstairs t find something!
Happy Valentine's Day, my friend!!
M : )
I like the idea of keeping the tree up and decorating it for Valentine's Day (and maybe St. Patrick's Day, too).
ReplyDeleteHaving your own set of tools in the house is a great idea. I've heard of women buying ones with pink handles, so the guys wouldn't take them. :)
Happy Valentine's weekend.
Having a little tool kit all your own is fun especially with everything you do. Love the valentine tree, but I think my hubby would draw the line. LOL. What a lovely bouquet! It's been way too cold for any walking in these parts but yesterday we saw a bit of a turn and hubby was able to take the dog for a good half hour walk.
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