November 20, 2010

That crispy crunchy time of year...



It seems like all it took was the blink of an eye whereby I was wearing flip flops, taking photos of our garden and polishing my toes with pink and white polka dots. So summery.

I now wear cashmere sweaters, leather gloves and sweater vests (yes, vests: pull over, button-down, it does not matter. I love 'em all). They are one of my go-to items in my closet. They keep my midsection warm, while freeing up my arms for something or another. Maybe I am just following in my Dad's footsteps; he loved sweater vests and velour pullovers (and yes, I do love those too).

It certainly is late Autumn in our garden. All the perennials have been cut down low to the ground. We keep the two trellises out all winter as architectural landscapes, to create an interest during the winter months while the garden is sleeping. In December, we even hang wreaths and bows on the trellises . You'll see.

However, for now the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. I am very grateful for my family, friends and health. I wish things were different for two friends of mine. Life is not so full of thanks for them right now. They do however, have love in their hearts and are surrounded by the greatness of family love and deeply connected friendships. I love them so. Friendship is priceless.

I am also grateful dear friends for you, whom I have met in blogland. I am constantly amazed at how it all came about, however, one thing for certain is that I do know I was meant to be a part of it. I communicate with people from as far away as New Zealand, and as close as NY, with a bunch of smiles and kind words in between. Blogging has become an important part of my life. It's a journal of sorts. And the thoughts and feelings that come through onto the screen are so very sincere. Smiles, laughter, tears, joy - we share it all. And I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here.

Here's wishing you a peaceful and heartfelt Thanksgiving holiday.
~Kathleen

16 comments:

  1. What a lovely gratitude post! I always enjoy my little trips to your neighborhood. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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  2. Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful time with your family and friends!

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  3. A lovely thankful post! :-)
    A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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  4. Thank you for your beautiful, heartfelt post.
    Friends are so important in our lives and we all need to keep them close. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.

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  5. That is wonderful, we are both feeling the blog love for sure! Thanks for stopping by my post about friends, I feel like we would be fast friends for sure..., you would be the perfect neighbor actually!

    My thoughts and prayers go out to your friends. They are lucky to have you in their lives.

    Black wool austria vest with pockets & clay colored velour zippered front turtleneck ~ favorite pieces of clothing ever!

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  6. Oh I recognize those sweet little stickers...love Susan! This post is such a beautiful tribute to thankfulness, friends, bloggers, blogging and of course...winter attire! You've gotten me feeling all mushy now...thank you! ♥

    Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!!!
    xo J~

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  7. A beautiful and heartfelt post my friend. Thank you for being a sunray that makes my heart shine! Also thank you for your words of encouragement and your wonderful cards during my recovery I will never forget it! xo

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  8. Also a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! xo

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  9. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  10. I feel the gratitude in each of your posts and know that your friends are so fortunate to have you nearby. Friends are the secret ingredient to make life and the hoidays truly blessed.
    pve

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  11. Kathleen,

    I agree with Patricia's comment above. I too read gratitude in each of your blog posts. You celebrate and rejoice daily. Thank you for mentioning Thanksgiving. Too many blogs went from Halloween straight to Christmas decorating and craft ideas. I prefer to savor each moment of life I have. I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration surrounded by those you hold dear. Thank you for your friendship, for the beauty you've added to my world.

    Deborah

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  12. made me cry...so kind. so sweet. i feel the same way..i am so HAPPY we met in blogland this year...we saw each other through some pretty rough patches and here we are on the doorstep of Thanksgiving. your friendship means alot to me... blogging has added to my life in ways that i never could have imagined...and having you as a friend is a blessing in my life.
    have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Kathleen

    sending love,
    kary
    xxx

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  13. A very happy Thanksgiving to you from Sophie and me! BTW, I am sitting here in a vest too (down)!

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  14. Oh Kathleen, was it yesterday we were talking about your joining the pool and going every day? It seems so.

    I am thankful for your friendship as well and that fateful day when you wrote to me and asked if Kathy Ariano was my real name. Remember that? These connections we have made are so very priceless. Blessings to you and your family!

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  15. Happy Thanksgiving, Kathleen. I enjoy and appreciate your friendship. xoxo

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  16. Heartful post. Hope you had a great turkey day with family as you gathered around the table. Blessings to you all.

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Thanks for visiting.
~ Kathleen ~