We are so blessed to live here on Daniel Island. Everything I need or want is at home or within walking distance. I lead a small life--going to church, taking care of my family, writing, singing, and reading--but feel so rich. I've written a story about contentment--it still needs a home--but when I wrote the final sentence, I felt a tremendous wholeness. I should send it out. I used to be so good about sending out my work. Now, after a couple of rejections, I return to writing. Must try to spend one writing session each week on business aspects.
The crepe myrtles are in bloom, but I thought I'd post a picture of a painting that Dagny made in high school. And since my camera cannot capture the beautiful crescent moon, I painted it instead (on a piece of cardboard).
We do so love making things from the bounty in the garden--dill pickles and salsa (my Mexcian stepmother, who is a great cook, gifted me Salsas that Cook by Rick Bayless and it is a GEM). I could live on chips and salsa :)
4 comments:
Daniel Island... such a beautiful ring to it. I had no idea you lived on an island, and it is beautiful.
This post rings with summer joy. You really should send out your story! I love the idea of devoting one day a week to the business of writing.
People in Jesus' time might have said Jesus lived a "small" life because He never traveled far from home, but look at what we know of His impact now. Never underestimate your impact in your "small" corner of the world.
Mirka, Daniel Island is formed by two rivers--the Cooper and the Ashley--and it is the most peaceful place I've ever lived. That's why I never want to go anywhere for a vacation :)
Jenni, I love summertime and the more relaxed pace of life. Just today, I spent the entire afternoon reading a book. I finished it too :) All the better, since a new book from the library is waiting for me. I used to be so good about balancing the writing with the business side. The older I get, the more I do just what I want to do...teehee.
Oh, Carol, it's so true. And there's a ripple effect too. The one person you touch will touch others. Thank you for that encouragement. I still marvel that a ragtag bunch of fishermen spread the Gospel to the whole world.
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