"Describe a simple pleasure you enjoy with someone"
It got me thinking of simple pleasures. I thought of last week when we ran to the grocery store after Ali's doctor appointment. When we were near produce I saw the boxes of Clementines and and exclaimed "Ali look!! Clementines!" We of course bought a box of them and proceeded to eat 3 on the way home (Ali ate 2, me 1). And of course I sang the song Clementine all of the way home. I thought of how wonderful simple pleasures really are.
Then this morning on my way to court (I had jury duty and was picked for a jury!!) I stopped at Starbucks for breakfast. I am normally not a Starbucks person, it is just so darn expensive, but the Dunkin Donuts parking lot was packed. When I looked at the menu in Starbucks, I saw my beloved Peppermint Mocha. Yes, back for the holidays is the Peppermint Mocha. Ahhh, simple pleasures once again. As I waited for my order to come up, I thought immediately of Deborah, my friend from Maine who now lives in Texas. One morning when we were both in Maine I was going over to her house, I think just for a friendly get-together, and I stopped at the Starbucks near my house. I knew Deborah was a coffee lover and wanted to bring something. They had Peppermint Mocha on the menu, it sounded wonderful, so I ordered one for each of us. When I got there, Deborah was thrilled, telling me that she LOVED Peppermint Mocha. So yes, once again, simple pleasures. I am not saying a dear friend like Deborah is a simple pleasure, absolutely not. A dear friend like Deborah is a rare gift from God; but a wonderful memory that warms your heart, that is a simple pleasure.
I have since decided that simple pleasures are the best of all pleasures. They are all around and always a wonderful boost.
Here's to simple pleasures.
Then this morning on my way to court (I had jury duty and was picked for a jury!!) I stopped at Starbucks for breakfast. I am normally not a Starbucks person, it is just so darn expensive, but the Dunkin Donuts parking lot was packed. When I looked at the menu in Starbucks, I saw my beloved Peppermint Mocha. Yes, back for the holidays is the Peppermint Mocha. Ahhh, simple pleasures once again. As I waited for my order to come up, I thought immediately of Deborah, my friend from Maine who now lives in Texas. One morning when we were both in Maine I was going over to her house, I think just for a friendly get-together, and I stopped at the Starbucks near my house. I knew Deborah was a coffee lover and wanted to bring something. They had Peppermint Mocha on the menu, it sounded wonderful, so I ordered one for each of us. When I got there, Deborah was thrilled, telling me that she LOVED Peppermint Mocha. So yes, once again, simple pleasures. I am not saying a dear friend like Deborah is a simple pleasure, absolutely not. A dear friend like Deborah is a rare gift from God; but a wonderful memory that warms your heart, that is a simple pleasure.
I have since decided that simple pleasures are the best of all pleasures. They are all around and always a wonderful boost.
Here's to simple pleasures.
1 comment:
Oh Lisa! I have goosebumps! Thank you for such a wonderful sentiment. You are such a blessing. I am looking forward to sharing a Peppermint Mocha with you sometime soon! (It could happen!)
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