Of Spring and Summer…

The most beautiful spring slowly escaped…

Through early morning light of fairy tale dreams – and it became summer.

Once again, and just like that.

The roses flourish in ruffles and ruffles of candy colored petals.

I try to grasp each moment of it.

Making a memory of the light and the scent, but it changes so quickly.

Cool brisk breeze turns into warm basil flavored air.

I pick the last of the citrus.

Plums and peaches appear.

I sit in my gardens that I tend like a mad woman.

In heat and sun, I am there.

Their protector and caretaker – always there.

I thank all the petals and greens for showing up again.

And every year I am as amazed as the last.

And so, now it is time for sleeping under the trees.

Counting stars.

Telling stories.

Making memories.

Memories bound in silk ribbon and tucked deep into a tattered apron pocket.

All the memories you can collect, like piñata candies flying through the air.

Scrambling on your knees to gather all you can.

So many memories you can barely capture them all.

But a few make it through the lense.

Breakfast amongst the flowers in my garden.

Forcing ourselves to take a moment to enjoy the moment.

Slow down and breathe.

At sunrise and sunset – the sun casting dreams – if you can catch them.

Make sure to take time for you.

To savor the beautiful moments of the seasons.

I know I have to push myself to remember sometimes.

We get so busy and caught up.

But what is this life if not to be enjoyed?

Have we forgotten that?

In the hustle and bustle of worry & busy – have we forgotten to enjoy?

Are we afraid that something will go wrong if we let our guard down and enjoy our lives fully?

Something could go wrong either way, so we best enjoy it all we can.

Turn negative thoughts into positive ones and create humor around worries.

And above all - 

Be good to yourself.

Okay?

 

See you real soon!

 

Looooove, V

 

 

 

ps:  what's your favorite thing about summer?