These are a few of my favorite things

of 2010

• Iced Lemon Tea
• Lemongrass essential oil
• The smell of laundry dried on the line outside
• Snuggles from my kids when they ask for "Mommy Time"
• The sense of accomplishment when I try something new and succeed

Yes, these are a few of my favorite things.

There's no raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, but these are things that lift my mood considerably when I'm feeling a little down.

Have a wonderful New Year full of promise and good things!

Favorite Things: Song

Another of "my favorite things" postings. This time it's about music. Music has powers to soothe the savage beast/breast (depends on who you talk to). For me, one song that moves me and soothes me is "Warwick Avenue" from the album "Rockferry" by Duffy.

It's got a 60s sensibility that reminds you of Pet Clark or Dusty Springfield. It's smooth and cool and her voice is just velvety.

Official Video

The entire album is amazing. More songs:

Mercy; Stepping Stone (not The Monkees!); Rockferry; Syrup & Honey

Raindrops on roses...

And whiskers on kittens...

OK, so they aren't some of my favorite things, but everyone knows the lyrics and from whence they came, so I figured you savvy readers would know that *this post* would be about [drumroll] my favorite things.

From time to time, I'll blog about the aforementioned favorite things but it won't be a regular thing and I'm not committed to how many of them I have. But suffice it to say, you'll get a treat every once in a while.

Today's favorite thing is seeing my kids playing together in the yard while I get the chance to fold laundry in peace. I know, I know it's such a simple thing. And free even! Especially when taking advantage of the sun to dry some of the more heavy duty items like jeans and towels.

So there you go: today's favorite thing: folding laundry in peace and quiet.