Lately we’ve had heat and rain, cool days and warmer ones, which equate to the grass in my backyard growing at an extraordinary rapid rate. Today, finally, I had a chance to get out there and mow it.
But it’s not just the grass that is growing at a crazy rate. My oldest kid will be 18 in two months, my youngest is 15. Life seems to be speeding by. It’s already February. And still the grass grows. But I’m thankful. For the sun, the rain which nourishes and yes, even the grass that will grow again. After all, without growth we would have no life.
And neither would our three little relaxed guinea pigs. The furry trio enjoyed a huge batch of greenery in their hutch today before it was mowed down.
Maybe I should take a leaf out of their book.
I rush too much. From here to there trying to get things done. And what happens? Well, see my hideous nail below? This is what happened when I slammed my thumb in my car door. That was over three months ago. I have never experienced such pain. Ever. I saw stars. Now that’s a lesson for me to slow down and be more mindful.
Mundane Monday Challenge #45 is hosted by Jithin at PhoTrablogger, celebrating the the ordinary and the every day, a the beginning of each week. This is a challenge created to find beauty in almost everything …capture the beauty and upload the photographs.
As we go about our new week, may we try and slow down to enjoy and appreciate what’s right under our noses.
May we savor the grass under our feet, the sky above us and all that comes our way.
Happy Monday everyone.
Fabulous pieces on your published work Miriam! It is difficult to get anything published nowadays, persistence pays off – you are on a roll.
As for Mundane Monday – I’ve just spent the past 14 hours catching up on my images and posts – as you know. Just when I was whining (inside my head), mouse writs aching and needed a break – this post appeared – timely! thanks! Cheers Lexa 😀
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Thanks Lexa for your kind words, appreciate it. Sounds like you’ve had a long day, time for a cuppa, or something stronger!
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Cudos to you Miriam – yes a very long day – the downside to the fun part – yet rewarding! Wifi reception can be limited here – hence the backlog. 😀 Just about to close off for the night.
Again, thanks for the great chats and connection to your blog. Cheers L 😀
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Absolute pleasure Lexa, look forward to many more chats. 🙂
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You’ve also got some great posts on your site! Especially bubblewrap??? The bike accident post…..
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That was a sad one.
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Yet a good reminder..makes you stop and reassess…
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Well said, Miriam. It’s good to be reminded to appreciate the small things.
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Thank you … sometimes the very small things!
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After spending time on the weekend with two dear friends, both of whom are my age and not at all well, I’m just grateful to be fit and healthy. It’s such an incentive to continue going to the gym.
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Couldn’t agree more. My mum always used to say if we have our health and we have love we have everything.
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That certainly is a Monday Challenge, I’m never sure if lawnmowing is rewarding, therapeutic or just plain boring. More fun for the guineas eating it!
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Ha, ha. I’d settle for mainly boring though today I got a good workout.
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Beautifully said. Sometimes we have to slow down and enjoy, just because.
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So true Wendy.
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Wise words, Miriam! Thanks for the reminder…
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No worries Ann.
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Ouch, your thumb looks painful. Injuries to the hands always hurt so much. It’s strange! It’s a good reminder to slow down 🙂
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It is a good reminder! The thumb looks worse than it feels at the moment. The pain’s mostly gone now, though we’ll see when the nail drops off, eeek!
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I love how you tie it in together.
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Thank you 🙂
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I love how you do that so well!
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That’s nice, appreciate your support.
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Guinea pigs are wonderful creatures. They go great with a nice bottle of wine and a salad! 😉
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Ha,ha! That’s what my husband thinks as well.
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Our family raised them for local pet stores when I was a kid. I think we had over 20 one time. There’s something about their squeaks that’s kind of soothing. Wonderful animals.
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That would have been one noisy household, I know how loudly they can squeak! They definitely have their own personality and I agree, such wonderful little animals.
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I know this my sounds strange, but I really love the color of your grass. It’s vibrant and a dark rick green. Very pretty. And your thumb, oh my. I had an iron door scrape my big toe nail off in high school, so I feel your pain. I like the flow of your post, reading it is nostalgic.
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Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes the grass is a nice rich color, maybe a tad less so now that it’s cut short. As for my nail, well that’s not looking so good!
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Ouch.. that hurts!! Be mindful next time 😉 May MMC help you for that 😉
Cute pigs and green grass!! Good work, the before and after picture says you have done a good job! 😀
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Thanks. It definitely looks better. The grass that is, not the thumb!
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Hopefully your thumb will also look better soon 🙂
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Eventually. As they say, time heals all!
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True that 🙂
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Life has a way of teaching us lessons the hard way 🙂 Things are snow and ice covered here so slowing down is a given. Hope today finds you savouring more slow time 🙂
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That’s very true. Being outside in the warmth and sun makes life seem somehow busier but today, thankfully, was a slower day. Enjoy yours. 🙂
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That’s great to hear. Thank you – mine is just beginning 🙂
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I would still be on medial leave for that thumb! Great daily photos! 🙂 -OM
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Thanks so much for reblogging this Jason, even though it’s no longer Monday!
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No worries Mariam! I appreciate you sharing the post with me!
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Thanks for sharing.
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My pleasure Don. And thanks for the follow.
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“May we savor the grass under our feet, the sky above us and all that comes our way.”
Well said Miriam.
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Thank you!
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Hi Miriam,
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I am glad you liked my post about the Sticky Blogging Formula. How did you find it? It’s several months old now! In response to your post, I took a trip to Ireland last summer your photos remind me of.
Janice
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I’m not even sure Janice. Something lead me to you, I can’t even remember what, it’s been that sort of a day, but I was happy to find your blog. And read your great tips on blogging. Resonated with me. Thanks for commenting on my post as well.
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Thank you for following my blog! Excited to get to know you!
Janice
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As I am to get to know you too! 🙂
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I love doing something simple as mowing the grass and reflecting on life. We all should slow down and enjoy those moments. I had a backyard fire pit with my family last night in February in Canada! It was wonderful and I look forward to that magic again. 😊
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Thank you so much for your comment. I love backyard fire pits, such a great way to get together and enjoy being outdoors.
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You’re welcome it sure was a nice way to relax in the week. 😊
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I miss my Guinea pigs. We had two, both girls as not to have more. Both were pegnant.
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Sorry to hear. You couldn’t consider getting any more?
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We have four inside cats and a stray outside. The inn is full for now.
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Ah these pigs look so sweet! I have always wondered why people call others ‘pigs’ with the intent of insulting someone. I sure hope the pigs call other pigs ‘you human’ when they wish to insult each other. Sounds right,
Regards
me
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Ha,ha. You’re right, they are cute and there’s nothing insulting about them so I don’t really know where that negative intent came from. The guinea pigs don’t care either way! 🙂
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Of course they don’t! It is better not to understand what humans say, most of the times! Lol!
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Ouch on your thumb:( And your guinea pigs are just adorable lol
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Yea, my piggies are pretty cute but my thumb nail is not … it’s barely hanging on, eeek!
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Looks and sounds very painful:( The same thing happened to me years ago and soaking it in epsom salt and warm water helped:)
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Thanks for the tip, Nena. It’s actually not that painful anymore but if the nail rips off too early it will be!
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Yea we don’t want that:(
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Such great advice! here it is Saturday night already and I’m just catching up on last Monday’s post…life is busy!
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It sure is. But we do what we can when we can. Enjoy your Sunday Deb.
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I plan to relax!!
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Sounds good to me. Hubbs is away interstate for work so I’ll be doing the same.
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