From my journal--April 28, 2007

Things I love: the first cup of coffee in the morning. A weeded garden beginning to bloom. A movie that moves me and makes me think. My children, my grandchildren, my husband. Having a best friend and having many friends--especially the comfort and continuity of long-term friendships. Chocolate chip cookies. Creme Brulee. Tapioca pudding. Margot Cafe. The Florida Gulf beach. A good novel or memoir. Writing for fun. Our house. A finished article, a finished test, a finished paper, a finished class. Fresh garden vegetables in the summer. Swimming. A fireside dinner in the winter. A snow day.