Diamonds for breakfast

“They love to discover, these two.”

It is a bit of a catch-phrase between Remi and I. Because it is oh-so true. Discovery…the power of it, the adventure…has been a long link in our relationship. As a perpetual revelation of the new, it can be addictive. We roamed the world wide to sip its brew but now find our panoramas more confined.

I spend a lot of time in our little village. It is a Provence that is off the map and that too holds a bit of a thrill. But the challenge has been to keep seeing, to keep discovering and not fall prey to its lullaby, no matter how charming it may be.

I want to wrap the beauty of the world around me so tightly that it courses through my veins. And it is right there, everywhere, this ultimate luxury, our great gift.

Lately, the morning dew or la rosée on the grass has been wicking at my ankles as I walk the dogs. And so I open my eyes a little wider, let my heart get a bit more quiet and relish in the splendor of having diamonds for breakfast.

Today’s post is my contribution to the monthly international blog party, “By Invitation Only” on the theme of “Life’s Luxuries.” To read all of the other takes on this theme, please hop over here.


PS. Imagine my surprise this morning when I saw that the lawn where these photos had been taken…had been mowed! I try not to be too moralistic around here but Life was certainly saying:
 “Make the most of everything while you can…”


56 comments

  1. Much Mahalo, Bill. I am really grateful to have such kind and generous people who stop by here – yourself most certainly included!
    Where are we in the countdown to France??

  2. Gretel, I love your comments. Do you have a blog too? I think that the last time I looked I didn't see one but I would love to ask just in case. I love your description of the sea…such magic…
    And yes to the grass, even if it makes me sneeze!

  4. Yes, I definitely feel the same. I sound like a broken record here most of the time talking about the Big in the Little but I feel it is worth repeating…even if only for myself!

  6. Oh, that will make him happy to hear, David. It was for you, after all…

    And I love those lines too, they never lose their appeal. It is interesting how bendy time got when I was taking these photos. When I would stop each day it was almost like waking from a dream or coming up for air after diving in the sea…
    xo
    H

  7. Sister, please take those photos! Pleez? You have such an amazing way of seeing – I would love to see what you see!

  8. Thank you Loree, that is an amazing thing to say! And I like these better than the kind that you put on your finger…

  9. This absolutely made my day. You are a wonderful, beautiful friend, Elizabeth!

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