Natalie, how I love your ritual of coffee and journal in bed. I’ve changed up my morning to be more active and light-filled. I strap on my shoes and walk around my neighborhood park so I get morning light and movement. THEN I make coffee and take it to my recently covered patio, rain or shine, and listen to the birds and watch the light. My pink dogwoods are in glorious bloom as I write this.
This time of year, when it is light, I wake up, look out the window behind my head and say "good morning Kerria" to the many little gilded suns blooming outside my window (Kerria Japonica; such a wonderful plant!) Then I sit up and look out the other window at the pond, watch the wood ducks, mallards and mergasers for a few minutes, say "good morning pond" and "good morning ducks" -- and then rise and pad into the bathroom.
I go to bed around 1 a.m. If I wake and it's dark (which usually I do at about 4:30 a.m.) I just pad into the bathroom to pee and drink more water, holding my dream -- and then pad back into bed. No lights on, so I can slide back into sleep and dreaming.
I love your newsletters! Having spent time in Southern France over the years - your French experiences take me right back. And your recipes are so good!😊
My memoir entitled Behind the Painting launches 🚀 May 7th. I would like to send you a copy now, or a digital copy. Let me know.
My daughter voiced my loyal adrenal glands - Harry and Harvey - in chapter 7 on the audiobook since she is a character voice actor. She gave them a southern twang. Who knew?
Stanley’s eyes are amazing.
Mary
Note: all the book information is on my new website
Natalie, how I love your ritual of coffee and journal in bed. I’ve changed up my morning to be more active and light-filled. I strap on my shoes and walk around my neighborhood park so I get morning light and movement. THEN I make coffee and take it to my recently covered patio, rain or shine, and listen to the birds and watch the light. My pink dogwoods are in glorious bloom as I write this.
Goal for me!!! 🧡
Thank you for sharing my poem and my new book, ACCIDENTAL DEVOTIONS! So excited to talk with your book group! xoxo
I am so excited for your visit!
This time of year, when it is light, I wake up, look out the window behind my head and say "good morning Kerria" to the many little gilded suns blooming outside my window (Kerria Japonica; such a wonderful plant!) Then I sit up and look out the other window at the pond, watch the wood ducks, mallards and mergasers for a few minutes, say "good morning pond" and "good morning ducks" -- and then rise and pad into the bathroom.
I go to bed around 1 a.m. If I wake and it's dark (which usually I do at about 4:30 a.m.) I just pad into the bathroom to pee and drink more water, holding my dream -- and then pad back into bed. No lights on, so I can slide back into sleep and dreaming.
You are the opposite of Goodnight Moon! I think I feel a classic new children's book being born! xN
I am SO not a morning person! I am forever intrigued by people who are. The world needs your sunny beginnings.
Yes, but I'm in bed by 9! Can you imagine in Italy? Or France? Comme une bebe!
Love this and your positivity!
Merci!!
Hi Natalie!
I love your newsletters! Having spent time in Southern France over the years - your French experiences take me right back. And your recipes are so good!😊
My memoir entitled Behind the Painting launches 🚀 May 7th. I would like to send you a copy now, or a digital copy. Let me know.
My daughter voiced my loyal adrenal glands - Harry and Harvey - in chapter 7 on the audiobook since she is a character voice actor. She gave them a southern twang. Who knew?
Stanley’s eyes are amazing.
Mary
Note: all the book information is on my new website
Marymarquiss.com
Congratulations 🎉 Mary. What wonderful news. I’m so pleased for you! Please do send, but not digital. I’m happy to pay! xN
Natalie
I will be at Annie Bloom’s books April 30th at 7:00 pm.
Or You can pre order off Amazon now.
Or I can ship to you but need your address.😎
Oh shoot! I will be at Low Bar Chorale on that night! Have a terrific time! I will order! 😘