HAPPY INCIDENTS OF LIVING

"One can't complain. I have my friends.

Someone spoke to me only yesterday."

-Eeyore-

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This homeless visitor
interrupted his lunch to wave at me.

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My blog friend D.L. sent a care package
with three gorgeous linen garments,

 plus this surprise Aquarian tarot
to join with my other two.

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My dear Florida friend sent dried pungent thyme
hand picked from her garden.

 I separated the sticks for tea,

 ...and strained the leaves for fine spicing.

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My old buddy A.E. brought a bag full of dry goods
including a ten pound bag of choice Basmati rice!

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Really, how cared for can a person be before she bursts!  I'm counting blessings not sheep, and attempting to give away some of the rice because I'll just never get through it.  None of the garments (a stunning blouse and two sleeveless vests) fit me unfortunately, but I have two friends who will be just delighted to have some class additions to their wardrobes, and I'm going to love making them smile, so still great gifts.

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Then Spring turned cool and bright.

May all beings be happy
May all beings be free from suffering
May all beings live with an easy heart.

Thank you
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BIRTHDAY GIFTS

 From my dearest, dear Florida friend:

Loving thoughts and a loving gift enclosed!
Merci Mon Ami

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"August"
This cloth lived here for awhile on loan a year or so ago,
Then went back to it's maker, Grace Forest in New Mexico.
Today it was returned to me as a gift with this note:

Yay!
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 One Perfect Sumo Orange
A great delicacy from my lovely long time neighbors:
"Sumo is a name that fits this new orange because of its size and its distinctive topknot, like a sumo wrestler. A cross between the mandarin and a California navel orange, it took 30 years to develop in Japan, where it is called Dekopon and highly prized."

Thank You
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Tonight

I'll sit Zazen for Gratitude