I’ve recently discovered the work of Jen Louden – and loved her recent post about a “thimble list.” I’m a big believer in small, beautiful ways to celebrate and savor each day (see the subtitle of this blog!). So here’s my current “thimble list.” I love her idea that these are one-time pleasures, not a new list of “ideal life have-to’s.” I always set myself up for failure when I try to do the “perfect life thing.” But pleasures to savor – even once? Yes, please!
1. Listen to Sarah’s latest mixtape
2. Reread the entire Betsy-Tacy series for the sheer joy of it
3. Eat Haagen-Dazs fruit sorbet (so delicious)
4. Sit out on the porch – writing, eating or just being
5. Write a long, long email to a friend – because I love to write long emails
6. Read poetry or something equally inspiring over breakfast
7. Knit something with that delicious green yarn I bought last week
8. Laugh at a favorite TV show
9. Sew something by hand
What’s on your thimble list?
cakes, tea and dreams 
Hi Katie – a couple of things:
1. I have Haagen-Dazs fruit sorbet in my freezer for dessert tonight. I can’t wait, and if you weren’t in (or heading to) Nashville living it up with Bethany, et. al., you’d be more than welcome to come partake.
2. You might check out this site for inspiration for that green yarn…http://yarnbombing.com/
Hope you’re doing well! Have a great weekend!
Rachel
1. Host a three-day summer Cousins’ Camp for our grandchildren.
2. Spend an entire afternoon at my writing desk.
3. Take all my daughters out for a lunch that stretches into dinner.
4. Hold hands with my husband at a sentimental movie.
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