Every month I chronicle those ordinary delights that give me comfort or offer a place of reflection or joy. Here are my everyday delights for June:
1. Horseshoe Bend: This past weekend we had the opportunity to visit a few local tourist attractions with friends. Part of our travels took us to Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona. I attempted to capture the view of the Colorado River surrounded by mountains. One word – breathtaking.
2. This quote: I had a chance to spend the weekend with friends in Ojai, California. As we walked the streets of this quaint and quiet city, we visited a small gift shop. I found one of my favorite quotes of all time embossed on a ceramic tile. Now these words hang in my office as a reminder.
3. This bookstore: Independent bookstores are quirky and fun to visit. Bart’s Books is the world’s greatest outdoor bookstore. I loved that the store closes at sunset.
4. This unexpected Thank You card: Since I was a little girl, I’ve always had a special affinity for visiting the mailbox. Bills are a typical expectation, but sometimes I receive cards and thank you notes in the mail too. Those days are special and this past week, I received a lovely gift and thank you card from a good friend who thought of me while she traveled Europe. These kind of unexpected good surprises are the best.
What were your everyday delights for June?
Welcome! I am a lawyer turned freelance writer, essayist, and editor. On staff at Literary Mama and the co-founder and co-editor of the literary journal, The Sunlight Press, my essays and reported work have appeared in The Washington Post, The Lily, Saveur, Civil Eats, Brain, Child, ESPN and elsewhere. I am currently at work on a memoir on grief and culture and how it provides perspective on life’s ordinary graces. I invite you to appreciate the ordinary with me. I hope my daily practice of seeing the magic in the mundane helps you celebrate and find more of these moments in your life too.
I LOVE the mail too. My husband teases me for my outright delight when I hear the mailman on the porch. It totally makes my day. And, like you, I like cards and stationery as a (no doubt related) matter. xox
Checking the mailbox is a pleasure of everyday life. xo
I absolutely loved the quote about cracks.Thanks for sharing Rudri!
My pleasure, Sara. Glad you found comfort in Cohen’s words.
Absolutely loved the quote Rudri!Thanks for sharing.
Mail is always a delight!
And the Cohen quote is always the best.
I am not discerning when it comes to mail. I’ve always enjoyed opening up the mailbox and especially love the sight of a handwritten envelope.
I want to visit that bookstore!
It is a unique place and a bookstore I will always remember. Highly recommend a visit!