“GRATITUDE IS THE FAIREST BLOSSOM WHICH SPRINGS FROM THE SOUL.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher

What a beautiful time of year this is!  I love the change of seasons.  I also believe that there is a reason why some people are so overwhelmingly blessed and others struggle ~ which we all know is a very complex and philosophical issue to say the least.  The meaning of life and all of the questions that surround it is a fantastic and exciting subject, particularly with all of the advancements of quantum physics.  How did Thanksgiving lead into this? 

“Reflect each day on all you have to be grateful for and you will receive more to be grateful for.” ~ C. Dane

Following are just a few of the things that I am grateful for this month: 

I am grateful for all of my friends and in particular,  Virginia who I hadn’t seen for many years and because of Facebook we got in touch again.  We had a wonderful trip to New York to see William Shakespeare’s Broadway production of Merchant of Venice.  Afterwards, we went to Sardi’s where I had never been before, and Virginia unknowingly sat right under an early caricature of Al Pacino who played the role of Shylock in the Broadway production and in the movie. 

I am really grateful for my comfy bed where I am blessed to be able to rest and sleep every night! 
I am grateful for the beauty and the miracle of Gloxinia which is incomprehensible!!
I am grateful for my wonderful indoor winter garden which adds so much joy to my dining room.
There is so much to be grateful for, this blog is going to be longer than expected!
I am grateful for the bounty of our Thanksgiving table even before the dinner is upon it.
I am grateful for all of my pets and in particular our two new puppies, Daisy and Paris, sister and brother born June 22, 2010.

I am grateful for all of the beauty of the world and the people in it, and for soft candlelit evenings, but also for electricity and running water.  I really do believe in reincarnation because for some strange reason I find myself saying alot of times while standing at a sink “Thank God for running water!”

I am grateful for my sweet vintage owl planter filled with gold alstroemeria and purple snapdragons; beautiful autumn colors.  The owl symbolism is also meaningful to me and signifies insight, wisdom, and protection.  And I am also  grateful for the Villanova Garden Club’s workshop on flower arranging on a candlestick. 
I am lastly grateful that Deepak Chopra smiled in this photograph; it was questionable whether he would or not.
  I am also grateful that I was able to attend this lecture that Transformations Holistic Learning Center presented last night.  I am grateful for people like Deepak Chopra who share their study and research with the world to help us all learn and grow and expand beyond our limited five senses.  It really is one of My Greatest Joys to study the Meaning of Life! 

Daria Pew

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  1. Aw, Daria, I'm so happy you're happy, and met Deepak, but most of all I love your PUPPIES!

    Their hair looks great!

    xoxoxo

    Sandy

    Sandy

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    01.12.2010

  2. Sandy, I so love the photos of your beautiful nest. Thank you for sharing those with me. And those little puppies of yours are beautiful!!! What angels!

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful writing.

    Karina

    Karina Gentinetta

    Reply
    02.12.2010

  3. Ooops! I was writing right underneath Sandy's post and the name was on my mind. Sorry, Daria!!!

    Karina Gentinetta

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    02.12.2010

  4. Oh the Maltese are so cute. I think Maltese puppies are just yummy!! You got their bows to stay in! Love the song and all the pics. I will be back. I am grateful for you and my other "blog friends" !
    Marie Arden Pink Living

    Marie Arden

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    02.12.2010

  5. Daria, they are darling! You lucky girl!

    parisapartment

    Reply
    03.12.2010

  6. So beautiful Daria … Just like you… and so heartfelt. xoxoxo Annie

    ANNIE

    Reply
    03.12.2010

  7. We all are fortunate and it was good of you to remind us to sit back and reflect for a few moments. Happy winter weekend to you Daria.

    Ciao bella,
    Suzanne

    Italian Girl in Georgia

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    05.12.2010

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