“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

This is what’s bringing me joy lately:

Homemade bread topped with cream cheese, chives from the garden, smoked wild Alaskan salmon, Maldon salt and pepper. Savory, salty breakfast of choice.

The wind blowing the unmistakable aroma of blooming lilacs around the yard.

Mysterious, elusive Morel mushrooms are being hunted. It’s lovely to have friends who will share their bounty.

A stressful day ending with the one I love offering to make his famous fish tacos topped with pineapple salsa for dinner.