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I awoke a bit later this morning and was so pleased to see light outside rather than inky darkness. It's a little taste of the brighter mornings after the time change on Saturday night. I met with my writer's group today. Gathering with likeminded people is both encouraging and inspiring. Just like coals in a fire need each other to keep the flame alight, we humans are social creatures and need each other to thrive.
My walk this morning went through the woods where all kinds of fungi hang out. Big ones and tiny ones. About half way through my walk I wished I'd worn gloves. The breeze was sharp and carried with it a strong reminder that it's the end of October.
A cute mushroom nestled in the bark of a fallen tree looks like a very tiny person might emerge from the cavity and set off on a walk with a natural umbrella.
I'm posting a bit earlier tonight because friends are coming over and we will cut into this beautiful cake my husband ordered. Lemon and white chocolate. Mouthwatering.
It's been a lovely birthday. Another trip around the sun. I am thankful to God for the gifts of life and health, for family and friends. The world is full of such immense beauty alongside the brokenness we see in the news every day. While not ignoring the hard things, and doing what I can to alleviate suffering (which isn't much), I choose to focus on the loveliness of small things and nature.
On a lighter note, Agatha Christie once said, "An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in her."
Homemade apricot jam 🧡 Yummy!
ReplyDeleteMany happy returns, Lorrie 🎉🎁🎈🎂
Interesting bracket fungi. They look like something from outer space 😀😎
That sounds like a perfect birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday dear Lorrie, I'm glad it was such a lovely day. What a super quote from Agatha Christie!
ReplyDeleteI am sure that as soon as your back was turned, a little person popped out from under that pretty mushroom.
Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteLove the Agatha Christie comment. Sounds like a perfect way to spend a birthday. Delicious cake, scones and jam. Glad you had a good day. Happy birthday to you. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you for the month of everyday posts. It must be hard to do everyday. Happy Birthday. Your thoughts and photography are very special.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! That cake is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween! 🎃💀👻
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Happy Birthday 🎈🎈🎈. I hope your day is full of lovely things.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the mushroom in front of that cavity brought a poem to my mind. I wonder if you know it ( it's a child's poem). It begins: Under a toad stool.... Crept a wee elf....Out of the rain...To shelter himself.....
Love that cake! Happiest of birthdays to you!!
ReplyDeleteHappiest Birthday! That cake looks lovely and tea and scones with your daughter is delightful! Another year given to glorify God! I'm with you about seeking out beauty of nature and small things.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Lorrie. Your celebrations look and sound wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAgatha Christie makes an interesting and humorous point.
Happy birthday! Beautiful cake!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great season for mushrooms.
Many Happy Birthday Wishes.
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks so delicious.
Early good wishes for the new month of November too.
All the best Jan
That birthday cake is fantastic! And I loved the interesting fungi. I love seeing when it grows on the trees like that.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday, Lorrie! I wish they had been on time - October has been such a busy month for me. I wish you a wonderful new year of life.
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