Accio Joy

On this day, 27 years ago, we moved to Santa Cruz. We’re spending this 27th anniversary in quarantine and in-spite of what has happened over the many weeks due to Covid-19 I still see how we are daily blessed.  We have each other, our own space (which is important when you need alone time,) luxuries, meals on the table, our health, and our backyard to sit in silence and soak up the sun or read a good book. 27 years ago I could smell the lemon blossoms and it soothed my anxious mind. Today, due to Covid-19, my min d is anxious again but that sweet smell from the lemon tree grabs my attention and takes me back to that calming moment reminding me that things will work out as long as we do our part. I’m just ever thankful for the sanctuary of my home. Here are some moments in the backyard that I took snapshots of this evening: - my reading view - our lemon blossoms - my hydrangeas growing more blossoms

A list: - Sunflowers, always sunflowers. - Dancing like a fool - Cooking dinner with the kitchen curtains open and the golden hour spilling into the room while sounds of Sam Cooke or Nat King Cole play - Laughing around the dinner table - Game nights - Backyard movie nights - A gooooood book - Washi tapes, planners, stickers, markers, etc - A drive along the coast on a beautiful day - Going to the farmers market - Mexican food - Themed parties - Naps - Phone calls over texts message (you just laugh more!) - Hardcover books - Movies - Silly, made up traditions - YouTube Meditation Videos - Giving a great gift - Clean and organized spaces - etc What would be on your list?