Month Two

Here we are, getting ready to enter the second week of February, and already I’m having conversations with month number two, admonishing it to slow down. 2013 is a-month-and-some-change shorter but my to-do list just keeps getting longer. Not fair. I’m telling myself not to freak out about it, but why is it, I kind of am? Probably too much quiet, not enough inspiration, and the realization I shared with a fellow blogger the other day that I clearly thrive on a little noise. Maybe even a lot of noise. Which isn’t to say I’m not enjoying myself here in South Florida, because trust me, I am. Just haven’t really had any Hemingway moments.

As always though, I found plenty of things to smile about this week, including…

this day.
With my hometown getting socked with horrendous weather yesterday, and the East Coast getting blasted by a blizzard right now, I’m feeling more than a little blessed to be here enjoying such perfection.

this book. It’s an amazing compilation of joyful images by photographer Joseph Peter.
this paper. The company that allows you to send hundreds of virtual invitations with nary a paper cut has just introduced a new line of stationary using… well, you’ll see.
this slideshow. Check out this Friday flashback of head-turning Grammy fashion.
this exhibit. If you love shoes you must go.
this line. If you love Marchesa you’ll be thrilled about this.
my youth. Ah, yes, sweet youth.

Even in middle age it is possible to feel like a kid again, at least in this particular part of Florida, where it appears that I am the youngest one in every room I enter. Old-timers rule here…