Random Ramblings

I've become, I think, the worst sort of "yarn snob" lately. I only want to knit with yarn that I have spun myself. I am finding such deep satisfaction in it. I'm sure this will pass, and so I am enjoying it while I can. This is some Blue face Leicester I spun up last spring or so. I dyed it calling it my nasturtium colorway. This is Allison's first fingerless mitt. She needs something to keep her hands warm while she rides. Her favorite color is orange so this worked out perfectly. We are having some "winter weather" here in sunny San Diego. This means that it has been raining off and on for the last few days. We even got snow in the mountains. This is Cuyamaca peak from our front porch. Trust me its not that close, I cheated, I zoomed. haha. Its about a 45 minute drive from us but I get to see this beauty from my window. How blessed. This is about the most snow I have seen in years. Yay!!

I love to read Henri J.M. Nouwen. He was a priest, psychologist and professor. He was also an amazing spiritual writer. He died in 1996 but his wisdom lives on.

Something about this mornings devotional has really stuck and I'd like to share. Of course I'm totally paraphrasing so.....

He says that small signs of friendliness can create much joy, and small disturbances between people much sadness. While "great events" of the day often don't touch us so deeply.

Think about it. You get a smile from the lady in line at the store when your late to get where you need to be. It lifts your heart. You receive a note in the mail "just to say hello" It makes your day. Someone rushes ahead to hold the door for you. You can't help but feel special. Your inner life is lifted up a bit, the grass greener, the snow whiter. While in truth a distant catastrophe has much less affect then a nearby mishap.
So how then can we "use" this knowledge. The way to someones heart seems always to be a quiet, gentle way.

(Oh yes, I love old bottles have I ever mentioned that.) When I take the time to be the smiler, the note writer, the door holder opener, It blesses me too. And we all win.

Just some things to ponder........

This is Sassy. She found just the right spot, the sun kept peeking out just long enough to keep her very warm and cozy between rain showers.

Til later then, Wishing you, your very own cozy spot in the sun!!!!! Blessings Sue