Ironing is a meditation. No, really, it is. I was standing there gently pushing the wrinkles out of the cloth and simultaneously clearing the cobwebs out of my mind. Then I was free to reflect. Tony and I have been clearing out more than the cobwebs in our minds - we've been clearing out everything. We've literally been through every drawer, closet and invididual item in the house and we've purged everything that isn't either necessary, useful, or something we love having around. There is such power and freedom in letting go. And the possibilities that come out of that are endless. The space created feels like a tiny bit of heaven and a deep cleansing breath. When you go through things in your house that have been occupying the dark corners, and the open spaces, you realize how much you collect over time and how unclear you are when you focus on things. I think this was most apparent to me when I pulled from the kitchen cabinet two banana split boats. Who has those? I'm sure we bought them one summer long ago in an attempt to create a new memory for the girls and a nostalgic moment for us. Ultimately, it was about spending time as a family and focusing on the love we share. I don't really remember eating those banana splits, and I'm guessing the girls don't either. I believe that when you clear your banana split boats, you also clear your mind. It's then that creativity comes easier and quicker. And it's the creativity that turns the possibilities into realities. Now I think I'll go have some frozen yogurt.
Ironing is a meditation. No, really, it is. I was standing there gently pushing the wrinkles out of the cloth and simultaneously clearing the cobwebs out of my mind. Then I was free to reflect. Tony and I have been clearing out more than the cobwebs in our minds - we've been clearing out everything. We've literally been through every drawer, closet and invididual item in the house and we've purged everything that isn't either necessary, useful, or something we love having around. There is such power and freedom in letting go. And the possibilities that come out of that are endless. The space created feels like a tiny bit of heaven and a deep cleansing breath. When you go through things in your house that have been occupying the dark corners, and the open spaces, you realize how much you collect over time and how unclear you are when you focus on things. I think this was most apparent to me when I pulled from the kitchen cabinet two banana split boats. Who has those? I'm sure we bought them one summer long ago in an attempt to create a new memory for the girls and a nostalgic moment for us. Ultimately, it was about spending time as a family and focusing on the love we share. I don't really remember eating those banana splits, and I'm guessing the girls don't either. I believe that when you clear your banana split boats, you also clear your mind. It's then that creativity comes easier and quicker. And it's the creativity that turns the possibilities into realities. Now I think I'll go have some frozen yogurt.
You may not know it to look at him, but Daddy loves ice cream. And this picture makes me smile for just that reason. It was taken last November after Daddy proved at Stone Cold Creamery just how much peanut butter and chocolate a man can eat with ice cream. Wish I had some right now. Awesome!
At the end of April, Tony and I went back to visit my family in NC. Afterward, we drove down and spent a few days in Charleston. We really enjoyed the time with the family, and I got my "southern" fix for sure. Charleston had perfect weather and we walked the city streets and enveloped ourselves in the slow, relaxing way of life. The American history and architecture in Charleston are impressive. As you might guess, Tony and I enjoyed every day and had a few great lunches, as in this photo.
Last weekend, Tony and I attended a party at the home of our friends Tom and Elizabeth. What a GREAT time! Here's a photo taken by Tom. I think Tony was about to start laughing - can you tell? We had to leave the party early to pick-up Veronica at LAX - home from college for the week. Sunday, we had a picnic with both the girls and spent the rest of the afternoon lying by the pool. It was truly a vacation day.
