This is the first post in a series called Simple Pleasures.

Joy can be found in the simple things.  There’s no need to check off items from an elaborate bucket list to find happiness.

Here are 5 simple things that brought a smile to my face this week:

 

• 1) Shamelessly eating persimmons one after the other like a starved lunatic.

 

• 2) Coming across these beautiful flowers in my neighbor’s yard while walking the dog.

• 3) Sneaking into the leftover Halloween candy.  However, by now, all the Twix and Snickers are long gone.
• 4) Having a great week with my teenage daughter where I now seem to be minimally annoying and a good sounding board.  This will change next week so I’m gonna live it up!
• 5) Even though there were NO waves… paddling out to the buoy and “anchoring” with two friends to enjoy the sunshine, cool water, and a chat.

What were your simple pleasures this week?

 

Salty Kisses,

Karen