About Today

 

Beautiful view, isn’t it? I feel rather guilty in saying I can enjoy views like this every day now. We are so thankful and enjoy every moment of our life together, wherever that may be, but our hearts soar here in the tropical landscape of Panama. 

I am taking a cue from my blogging friend and dedicated writer Dan of No Facilities. Check the link to his post for more details. Dan wrote about his history of blogging and the use of numbered lists, like ‘Ten things you should never do..” only he chose the number 8. His words inspired me to do something similar that I have touched on in the past. I often jokingly say, “Reason number 200 for why I love..” 

So, I am going to use the month of November as a gratitude tribute. Appropriately it is the month of Thanksgiving and every day gives me reason to be ever thankful in spite of the messiness of the world at large. 

Each day I will be sharing 9 things I love about my day, from the smallest to the most magnificent. I agree with Dan, that 10 is all too common. Nine has been my favorite number for many years now. Here are a few interesting facts related to the number 9.

November comes from the Latin word, novem, meaning 9

Number 9 is the number of magic

Nine is a sacred number

Nine represents completion and fulfillment

Nine is a symbol of wisdom and good leadership

Nine represents heaven

In Hinduism nine is the number of Brahma, the Creator

When multiplied the number nine always reproduces itself

Tutankhamen was only nine when he became king in 1333 BC. He was born in 1342 BC (1+3+4+1=9). He married his half sister. They had two still born daughters that were found buried with him. He died at age 19.

So, on day one of my personal November prompt, here are my 

9 Good Things About Today:

1) Waking up to the sound of hummingbirds outside my window-again

2) Preparing breakfast for us using the fresh eggs we get from our landlord’s beautiful chickens

3) Having time to edit my book

4) My dear friend sending the produce guy up to my house

5) Cleaning and preparing the fresh fruit and veggies

6) Watching The Second Best Marigold Hotel with my best friend of 32 years this month! 

7) Him happily cleaning the kitchen after my food adventures

8) Making passionfruit curd for the first time-yum! 

9) Hearing the rain on the roof at bedtime

The fresh eggs made the curd special!

Yep, it really is delish

Well, I had to do something with the smidge that was left in the pot

The produce man cometh! 

When the hubby asks for English muffins one must comply

A new basket of orchids for the porch

A favorite local restaurant. Good food and ice cold beer. 

Yeah…I think I’d like to stay awhile. Stay tuned for the cake that will accompany my passionfruit curd. 

Who knows what tomorrow’s list will bring?  Here’s hoping your days are filled with lovely things. 

Be passionate about life..

Hello Beautiful! #SoCS

 For today’s #SoCS Linda Hill says to write or talk about ‘list’ or ‘lists’. You wouldn’t think that to be a difficult task. We all make them...on paper, in our heads, on our phones, a chalkboard on the fridge...look here’s one already! 

I could list my grandchildren...all eight! 

I could list the things I am thankful for...too lengthy.

Grocery list? Boring. 

Things I hope to accomplish? Too evolutionary.

Hmmmmm....how about something beautiful? We have made new friends since moving here, some two legged, but none as lovely as my feathered friends. They are so happy when I leave a bit of fresh fruit and tolerate my camera..from a distance...as long as they don’t see me. 

Now if you are expecting genus and species names for them all, well, you need to remember this isn’t Dan’s place. He is the details guy and would surely research every single one of these beauties. Me? I have done so before using our tropical bird guide book, but alas, I did not bring it with me this time. I do know that most of these colorful creatures are in the tanager family because a really nice new local friend told me so. One is definitely a Baltimore Oriole. I guess they have long held dual residency because I saw them in Costa Rica too! 

To me these feathered friends are more special than their information, each having its own personality, proclivities and partnerships. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. 

Scarlet

He must be the chief 

Little blue

Tanager family

Hummingbird. But you knew that didn’t you? 😉

Little blue

Oriole! I know this one. 

I am told this one is in the hummingbird family. It has a similar beak, but you can’t tell because it is buried in bliss. Just like me when I see them. 

Happy weekend everyone. Find something beautiful to take your mind off of the ugliness. It’s out there.