Saturday, October 16, 2010

Only Count the Happy Hours


Little details make our home meaningful to us. Our space is where we create comfort, beauty, and a sense of place, not only for ourselves, but for our family and friends. These little details frequently extend to our outside environment: our yard and garden. Adding statues or sundials to our garden helps to create a point of interest, even during the cold months of winter. Imagine a sundial with snow gracing it's surfaces? Or a statue of a bunny hidden among a sleeping garden and covered with a coating of frost. Although the winter months have chased the garden into dormancy, the sundial still counts away the hours and adds center to the space. Have you ever given a sundial much thought? Although not very large, they are sturdy and enduring. Usually made of brass, they are a solid and timeless piece that counts the hours in the day. Generally sundials are enhanced by a verse that is added to it's face. Some are simple, like this one: "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be." Or this one: "I only count the happy hours." Sometimes the verse adds humor to the day of the reader. This verse is an example: "She doesn't say tick, she doesn't say tack, she has no bell, she has no beat, if the sun is shining she works, and if it's raining she stops." Isn't that the truth.

While we are speaking of happy hours, I would like to invite you to stop by a place where I am writing about children.  I'd enjoy your visit and if you'd leave a comment there, it would make me so happy!  

Be blessed today! 

PS:  Thanks for the head's up regarding the broken link.  It's fixed now.  Much appreciation to those who commented and let me know.

7 comments:

  1. Beautiful thoughts. I have a small sundial, but it's a bit more garden decor than totally accurate. :o) I really want to get one that works. Have a beautiful weekend!
    Janice

    ReplyDelete
  2. As a little girl I was fascinated by sundials and thought I would like to have one someday. Thanks for the reminder. Had to laugh, my bunny tucked in the garden is cover with moss not frost this morning.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hi La Tea Dah...I love statuary in the garden. Wish I could get a couple of those Italian ladies...quite gorgeous. I TRIED to go to Writing for Children but it wouldn't let me open it. Hope you are having a fabulous Saturday. Susan

    ReplyDelete
  4. Beuatiful and meaningful words spoken well!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Another heads-up: your writing for children link isn't working.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thank you for the head's up on the broken link. It's fixed now --- I appreciate the feedback!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I like your title...it'd be a great verse for a sundial and a great philosophy for life.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for commenting on my blog post. I am always happy to hear from blog readers. Your words encourage and inspire me. I am glad you stopped by to share conversation, recipes, ideas, and thoughts on creating a welcoming home.