weekending

:: reading together in the sun room, just as the morning sun streams in

:: building a putt-putt hole in the woods

:: spending a summer afternoon as it should be, hanging out talking to neighbors as the collective kids whirl around us in play of all sorts

:: starting up a new soccer season, in a new town, at a new field, with new coaches, and new parents

:: ever sighing at how new all of the new is

:: sharing fresh homemade quesidillas and the rare Corona with a dear -- old -- friend

:: devouring the insight of Cheryl Strayed in tiny beautiful things - Advice on love and life from Dear Sugar

:: having two days in a row where coffee was enjoyed by the cup-full, not sip full (can it be?)

:: considering an afternoon at a nearby Greek food festival, or a hike at the national park, or maybe, just maybe, a bit of sewing -- oh it all sounds delightful

Joining Amanda in her ritual of weekending.