Plenty-the simplest of Saturday’s

 This week has taught me over and over how incredibly fortunate I am. In the ongoing aftermath of cyclone Gabrielle, the human spirit is a shining light. Those who are less physically affected by the monstrous damage need to remind ourselves- 

To be grateful for your health, a roof over your head, to have a safe place and enough income to provide for the necessities. Remembering as our income expends often so do our list of necessities. What we truly need is much less than we frequently persuade ourselves we depend on. 

Today was a truly Saturday-ish Saturday. A full, and fulfilled day. Beautiful meals prepared at home - a sumptuous yet simple dinner and a decadent breakfast outside with the birds as my background soundtrack.  Time in the garden clearing up from the storm in full summer heat,  time with my eldest daughter, a local walk observing the dramatic cloud formations, and a soak in the bath with peppermint tea and the rain pattered. Simple perfection. And a brand new day tomorrow… with, dare I say it… more sunshine forecast …