Bloom Where You Are Planted

A few weeks ago, when I was stopped in traffic, 

I looked left and saw this:

In a rough neighborhood,

in an abandoned lot,

on a graffitied wall.

from an old pipe,

this little pink flower moved me.

With an upcoming relocation on my mind, it's presence reminded me:

It doesn't matter where you are planted.  Just bloom.

Things that Made me Happy this Week

What made you HaPpY this week, 

my dear readers?

Temptation

Serious temptation.

It doesn't take much for me to get excited.

Baubles, buttons, and beads- oh my!

All that glittering goodness was almost too much to resist.

My inner conversation went like this:

Kathianne, you have enough glitter.

But it's 50% off!  Look at all those colors!

Kathianne, you have enough.  You're trying to live with less things.

But it's glitter!

Can you believe I left without a sparkling purchase?  

Me either.  I'm so proud of myself.

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You can read more about my glitter addiction here: 
 Glitter is my Crack 

and here: Confessions from a Glitter Addict

Happy June

Happy June Dear Readers!  

We just celebrated the unofficial start of summer.
I am a happy camper.  

Welcome sunshine and long hot days.  

Iced tea, lemonade, and popsicles
 (made with 100% fruit juice, of course).  

Hello to sundresses and sandals, 
seasonal fruits and vegetables, 

and collecting shells along the shore.  

Most of all dear readers, 
I wish you lots and lots of blooms.  

Just be sure to stop and smell them too!