A few of the things which catch my eye, inspire me, pluck at my heart strings, make me smile, or that I just enjoy. Maybe they will do the same for you. Anything shaped like a heart. Stones, leaves, crafts, baskets . . . anything. Geraniums. I especially like red ones . . . still wanting them for my windowsil! Ducklings . . . . baby anything for the most part, except for bugs . . . Celtic and folk music. I just adore it. I could listen to it for hours. The stories that are told . . . I also love Bluegrass music. Same thing . . . stories told. Mystical . . . ethereal . . . toe tapping . . . Beautiful tins . . . old, new . . . just love decorative tins. Counted cross stitch samplers . . . Illustrated Poetry . . . Misty mornings . . . they usually foretell a fine day in the offing . . . Little wet noses . . . Cottage gardens . . . . carefully unkempt . . . A patchwork quilt to snuggle under . . . Owls . . . they look so wise . . . Old typewriters . . . I learned on one of these. You needed some strength in your fingers . . . Audrey . . . she had such class . . . Buildings filled with history and beauty . . . be they homes, public places, cathedrals, etc. Story book cottages . . . nibble nibble like a mouse . . . Black sheep . . . I saw a whole flock of them once. Near Chirk castle . . . Anything Potter . . . . Forget me nots . . . . Stone gardens . . . they fascinate me. Who were these people. They all had lives, stories to be told . . . hopes and dreams. Plans. To do lists, never finished . . . And those are my favourite things for this week. What are some of yours? A thought to carry with you . . . ° * 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。 ° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚ ˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~\。˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ | 田田 |門 ★ *May your book shelves be full and your tea always warm . . . ° * 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •° * 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • In The English Kitchen today . . . Old Fashioned Oven Hash. Simply delicious. Hope you have a beautiful day. Love and be loved! We are off to vote in the European Elections today. Don't forget! ═══════════ ღೋƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒღೋ ═══════════ ⊰✿░G░O░D⊰✿⊰L░O░V░E░S⊰✿⊰░Y░O░U░⊰✿ ═══════════ ღೋƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒღೋ ═══════════ And I do too!