Smile

Good morning and happy Saturday. 

Like a squirrel, packing away her chestnuts, I have been busy readying my home, work, garden, and attitude for winter. Getting things done always makes me smile. But this morning as I contemplated today's chores and a blog topic, I found that I just wanted to enjoy a bit of goof-off time before getting on with the day. So, I poured a cup of coffee and began surfing the web. Which is how I stumbled upon the YouTube video on today's post. 

I watched "The Bucket List" last evening and it made me smile. It also made me laugh, and cry. I'm a sucker for sappy stories that include the most important parts of our lives: family, friends, and bucket lists. As I watched the Chaplin video I felt inspired to think about my own bucket list. Aside from having not yet sailed the Greek Isles, the Italian coastline, or the BVI's....I'm pretty much living the best possible life. I've got the greatest husband in the world, an amazing clan of kids, a loving (and funny) family, a loyal and super cute dog and some very special "forever" friends. I have a good (great!) life, I am happy, I am healthy, and I feel connected to the ones I love and to my community. Still, there are always new dreams, wishes, and goals on the horizon. As I do chores today, I'm sure I'll come up with some items to add to my bucket list. Try It!