Memorial Day 2009

Such a perfect, relaxing, sunny day off. Grateful for the troops and especially thankful for those who've lost their lives throughout the decades defending the freedom we enjoy in this country--including Kevin Mowl who I never met but whose family lives in my hometown and, I'm sure, is still grieving today. We take so much for granted.

I saw this quote in an old body + soul that I was reading in the hammock today and it seemed apropos for the day.

"To live each day as if it were your last, you would be trying to remedy all the mistakes you had made, all the regret, all the things unsaid. If you live each day as if it were your first, you are freed from all obligations, all guilt, all regret."*

Speaking of freedom, I need to embrace such a positive perspective.

Got a lust for life, yeah, a lust for life.

And now for some spare ribs that the hubby has been barbecuing all afternoon.

*Breathing Space: Twelve Lessons for the Modern Woman by Katrina Repka and Alan Finger

Smokin' Sunday

Went to Charlotte Beach today for the Roc City Rib Fest. The lines for the top barbecue joint were an estimated 90 people deep so we just had ribs and pulled pork sandwiches from other vendors. Seriously not nearly as good as the hubby's barbecue dishes but fun nonetheless.

The best part for me was spending a couple of hours on the beach in the sunshine. Not the best photo as you can barely see the water and the sailboats are tiny specks but the sand between my toes felt divine.

The perfect Sunday.