I’m trying something new in this blogosphere of a more personal vibe every month. A chance to capture some sparkles or sparks of joy in my ordinary, well lived life.

Here’s where I found life’s sparkle this September.

Waiting for grass to grow after learning how to grow it and careful care in our yard.

Listening to the bassoon being practiced, the viola being plucked, and the marching band practicing in the distance every evening. 

Watching all the sports – swimming, baseball, soccer and my brave ones who wear marker mustaches and volunteer to catch and play goalie and face the balls constantly being hurled at them. 

Making plans that we get to keep. Like a taking my Broadway obsessed child to see Wicked! and traveling to New York City for a dear friend’s wedding in the shadow of the Empire State Building. 

Eating to mark milestones in time. Birthday cake to celebrate another year with the ones we love… and scones to mark the historic moment of the Queen’s passing.