In celebration of our quite wonderful
country (which looks better and better given the shenanigans in other parts of
the world) I have used its name as the inspiration for this week's blog.
C is for Carpe Diem (credit to Linda) and what a fantastic Diem it was to
Carpe. Sunshine with a steady breeze off
the lake. We brunched at the restaurant on the water and it was like being on
the Med (see Rorie's photo). It really
was a morning to savour in the moment and treasure afterwards.
A is for Active - something
we have all committed to being. And, even when it requires pure grit to make
yourself do it, doesn't it feel grand?
N is for
Nature. Walking really gets
you up close and personal with Mother N. This morning's highlight for me was
the white flags of geese bums flipping up out of the water as they nibbled on
something delicious below. Rude but delightful!
A is for Affection. I love the definition - 'a gentle feeling of fondness or liking'
and that is what I feel both for the group and the individuals within it. You
make me feel all warm and fuzzy.
D is for Determination
something each of us displays in their own way. Determination to stick to it,
to come back to it, to go faster, to just get out and keep moving despite all
the other things that call to us in our busy lives.
A What again? I am wracking my
brain here. How about A is for Amazing because I think the fact that
we are still here, that new people join regularly, that we do interesting
things together and that we support and nurture each other is just that.
So hooray for CANADA and hooray for us all.
Take note for your calendars that we will
be going to the island on July 16 (to avoid the Indy Race) and Rorie's famous
pool party is scheduled for August 13. Stay tuned for details.
