Finding Joy In Simple Things
In the rearview mirror: Writing Week 33 of Twenty Twenty-Five
Have you ever sat at the window early in the morning and looked outside at the sun shining? Noticed how different it is from the afternoon sun?
I’m not talking 6am sun. No, anything before 10am. It’s like the rays are filtered. Like they’re softer. The afternoon sun shines brightly, and the rays seem to penetrate everything, while in the morning it just gently brushes trees and walls and flowers.
I find joy in that.
On Saturday, we went to a store because I needed a tiny container for my work to store my ‘drops’. Waterdrops, that is. (Want to know what that is, check here. You might have to change the country settings.)
In the store, we saw a simple bread toaster. You know, of those you put the bread in the top, and then it pops out when done. We hadn’t had one of those in years, and on the spot, bought it. That evening I had toasted bread with jam.
It’s so simple, but damn, it brought me so much joy!
Every Thursday morning, just before the week’s groceries are delivered, my husband throws the leftover bread in the garden for the birds and hedgehogs. There’s this turtledove couple that comes every Thursday after the jackdaws and magpies have been, and they clear away all the crumbs.
I love watching them and want to believe it’s the same couple that’s been coming here for years. They are such gentle, beautiful birds, and an absolute joy to watch.
Those are just some random things that bring me joy, and they might not do the same for you. But it’s important to find pleasure in small things, don’t you think?
So today, my question to you is:
What brings you joy?
Monday, 11 August 2025
My mom passed away over eight years ago, and for the past maybe five or six years, I’ve been wearing her ring. This is that story, but also about another ring.
Read: Not An Heirloom, But… Those Rings! — The ring I liked least, became one of the most beautiful things
This was my summary post of last week, and one where I shared more about the good weekend I had.
Read…
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
I cross-posted this from where I originally shared it on Know Thyself, Heal Thyself. It’s the third article in a series of three, dealing with a remarkable week in June.
Read: The Child, The Protector and The Adult — Why early trauma shaped my patterns, how survival kept me going, and how the healthy part is leading me home.
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Do we ever talk about gut issues, about poop? Well, I asked AI a question about something I suffer from, and the answer was quite surprising!
Read: Your Gut Isn’t Overreacting — It’s Communicating — Why standing and social pressure can trigger poop urges, and what you can do about it
Thursday, 14 August 2025
These four friends have found new ways to enjoy each other’s company, and will continue with their shenanigans on their trip.
Read…
Friday, 15 August 2025
The prompt was ‘open for business’, and this was the story that flowed from my fingers.
Read: Red Vinyl and Harley Dust — One chance meeting on a desert road gave her something she thought she’d lost long ago — peace and belonging.
Saturday, 16 August 2025
I love writing 100-word stories, and many times, I work something of my own life into those, even if it’s only the longing to sometimes just be away from all the stress of my life.
Read…
Sunday, 17 August 2025
Steve introduces Katie to his special room, where she will discover more pleasure.
Read: Discovering His Play Zone — Katie & Steve #25: Katie flinched, feeling the aftershocks of the whipping, a dull ache reverberating in her bruised bottom.
On Serial Stories this week
Home Sweet Home — Power Struggle — Chapter 7 by Jason Tabrett
The Woman Who Wanted To Be Funny — Chapter Forty-Four — Felicity by
A Matter of Trust, Part Forty Nine — Max reveals his secret, but will Olivia reveal hers? by Maisie Archer
Lady Jacqueline And The Murder in Glasgow — Part 3 — A wife, a fiancée, and a lover by S M Revolinski
Zayn — Chapter 10: All Hail To The Butcher Of Las Vegas — A Tale of Mafia Romance by Rayan Khan
Chapter 41 — Breakfast Conversation — Touched by Spirits Book 1 — Shelter in a New World by ElementalWriters
Conclusions & the Months that Followed — May the Best Man Win — Chapter 32 by
Passing Fancies #19; Lies, Damn Lies, and Truths About The Stuarts — Screen siren states local swain all the man any woman needs by J. Crispin-Ripley
Pithy Observations of Britain and the Brits by another Bumptious Yank — Part 12 — More British Sports -Mostly Cricket this time with a few comments on baseball thrown in for cultural balance by Glenn M Stewart
Frank Heads for a Home he Can’t Remember — ‘Tons of Sex — 2. Deadman on the Fast Track, Part 1 of 4 by J. Crispin-Ripley
Daisy Daydreams, Part Ten — Meredith is devastated Ian might not be serious about her by Maisie Archer
Blast from the past
This is a post I first wrote back when I had a blog, and then I added some pieces for Medium. Since then, I’ve bought another camera, so can actually change the post again! Yes, it’s about cameras.
Read: Camera Antics — Gadgets have intrigued me for as long as I can remember
That’s it for my writing from last week.
Wishing you all well for week 34 of 2025!
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