Your Favorite Nothing...

I took a few days off in early April. Please believe me when I say I did nothing over those days. 

Nothing. Zilch. Nada. The big goose egg.

"NO thing"

I happened to be fortunate enough to have been somewhere where I could stare at a beautiful body of water. That always revives me.

That simple act of nothing (staring at water) is life giving and restorative for me.

I've never tried filling a glass with water and gazing at that. But, perhaps I should!! 

However, for some reason I think it would prove, shall I say, empty - or at least half empty.

Get it... glass of water, half empty... ;o)

Anyhooooooo, with the approach of summer, my mind is beginning to consider vacation time and much more of nothing.   

That's made me wonder what everyone else's favorite "nothing" is.

Care to share?

I care to know.

Lisa

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What's in a word?

Hummmmmm... let's see.

How about this word - work.

Work: activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something: a: sustained physical or mental effort to overcome obstacles and achieve an objective or result b: the labor, task, or duty that is one's accustomed means of livelihood c: a specific task, duty, function, or assignment often being a part or phase of some larger activity

Or - responsibility.

Responsibility: the quality or state of being responsible: as a : moral, legal, or mental accountability b: reliability, trustworthiness

How about this one - rest.

Rest: repose, sleep; specifically : a bodily state characterized by minimal functional and metabolic activities

2) a: freedom from activity or labor b: a state of motionlessness or inactivity c: the repose of death,

3) a place for resting or lodging,

4) peace of mind or spirit

Or, my personal favorite for the next little while - vacation.

Vacation: a respite or a time of respite from something : intermission

2) a: a scheduled period during which activity (as of a court or school) is suspended b: a period of exemption from work granted to an employee

3) a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation, 4) an act or an instance of vacating.

What's in a word - a whole big bunch of stuff!


Lisa

PS. Thanks to Merriam Webster for the definitions!

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Adirondack Time

Friday night will begin two weeks of vacation for our family. This is the time you wait for, all year long. You pray for fine weather, a healthy family, and a "Walton's Moment" vacation. You know how sometimes when you are all together as a family, and the kids all get along, and everyone is happy, laughing and having a great time? (Aww come on, I know you can remember at least one time!! ;)) Well, we have always called those our "Walton's Moments". You can't plan them...they just happen right out of the blue, when you are least expecting it. We have named these happy times after the TV show, The Walton's.

As well as fine weather, a healthy family, and some great "Walton's Moments", I am also praying for some Adirondack time! This will happen right on our back deck, in our new chairs!! These chairs are manufactured using high density polyethylene from recycled milk jugs and cartons. They have added UV protection to keep the color from fading. Come on, try one out. They are very comfy. Perfect for a nap!











I made some "Perfect Lemonade", and bought some beautiful ripe, sweet strawberries at the Masstown Market today. Have a seat, and relax. The sailboats are having a great time tonight!

Tanya's Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar (can reduce to 3/4 cup)
• 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3 to 4 cups cold water (to dilute)

Method

1 Make simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved completely.

2 While the sugar is dissolving, use a juicer to extract the juice from 4 to 6 lemons, enough for one cup of juice.

3 Add the juice and the sugar water to a pitcher. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more or less to the desired strength. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. If the lemonade is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.

Serve with ice, sliced lemons.

Yield: Serves 6.

See you on Sunday for "Take 5 with Kathy"

I'm joining:
Tablescape Thursday
Sherry's Open House Party
Home Sweet Home
Inspiration Friday
Show and Tell Friday
On the Menu Monday
Show off your Cottage Monday
Making the World Cuter Monday
Rednesday
Good Life Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesday

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