It’s cold and raining today.  Walking across the parking lot to my car reminded me of Spring Days in the Smokey Mountains.  You know that cold and slow rain.  Everything smells good and fresh.  I like hiking trails on those days and sitting by those streams that suddenly get agitated by the rainfall.  Then you get back to your cabin and build a fire and warm up.

I’m driving home and thinking, wouldn’t be nice to have a fire.  A friend calls and we chat for a moment and then I pull in my drive.  As soon as  I got out of the car and smelled the wood smoke, I was smiling.  When I walk in, I get a big hug and kiss, dinner is ready and there’s a fire burning!

Peace and joy