"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Having Fun

Well, we figuratively took out our harmonicas and played "Polly Wolly Doodle", like in the movie, and, sure enough, good things happened.
Some of the highlights of the past several days are:
  • eating chocolate truffles,
  • tossing rocks into a pail,
  • watching Billy Elliot,
  • reading to my boy,
  • trying a new salsa,
  • placing first at dominoes,
  • placing last at dominoes,
  • bowling on the Wii,
  • walks every morning,
  • sofa conversations,
  • many welcome visitors,
  • hugs all around,
  • good night kisses,
  • a hearty dose of laughter,
  • lots of family love,
  • sunshine in the morning.
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Emily A. said...

I think this weekend is a great time for some more wolly polly doodle!

June 22, 2007 at 6:45 AM

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