Monday, August 11, 2025

an ordinary place


                                                                        
This is a day
when the road neither
comes nor goes, and the way 
is not a way but a place.

                                              -Wendell Berry

I love the ordinary. I love place, the place I call home, my home with all its carrying-ons, duties, and daily substance. And the many days when I do stay at home this place grounds me, matures me, and provides hours of ordinary flourishing in so many ways.







 I personally stress the making of lists and the hand-written recordings of diurnal events and happenings scribbled within the pages of my daily journal entries. Therefore, when I come to the end of a busy day at home, my place, I know without a shadow of turning the deep soul satisfaction fostered from the achievements of this place and consequently of the upmost importance it holds.



                                                               

                                                           









                                       

                                      

3 comments:

Mari said...

This is a beautiful post! Joy in the ordinary days is a blessing. I enjoyed every one of those photos and they brought me joy too!

Joyful in His Presence said...

Such lovely reflections here, Cathy. Our homes are truly where we grow as we care for those around us.

Andrea said...

Pretty photos. I am working with local jalapenos and peaches this week. andrea

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