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

  3. Leave it to you to take that thought to the next level…my brilliant Madame Archer. So true and something to look forward to as well…
    xo
    H

  5. Thank you, Marsha. I have over 150 of these photos that I took for this post. Remi insisted and helped me edit down to the essentials.

  7. Oh, thank you Deb. You know, I lead a really quiet life these days, so I don't have to go looking too far to see things, they tend to jump out at me, if you know what I mean. Those of you who have full-time jobs, children plus a busy social life…well, I can see how it might be a bit more challenging!

  8. Pshaw! But don't ever forget what Henrietta said about if only you and I lived closer…Much Love to you,
    H

  10. Thank you, Tina. I am off to discover, belatedly, everyone else's posts and LOVE that we all seem to be on the same page…on a subject that could have been quite different!

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