Rain and Soup...

Ok so it is Sunday and before I head out to the markets to get ready for the week I am going to make what I call "Clean Your Fridge Out Soup" :) Pretty much I look at what I have left from the week and see what I can throw together in a pot and make a delicious (well I hope delicious) soup!

Today I am working with some cabbage, green beans, small gold potatoes, celery, brown onion, garlic, some canned corn and tomatoes. So far it smells yummy and it hasn't even come to a boil!


Now I am sitting here...listening to the rain and smelling the yummy-ness that this soup is turning out to be...and I am thinking that I am so lucky for many reasons. The present few are that one, I am able to sit inside a warm home, listen to the beautiful rain and actually appreciate it. I am not out trying to drive in this weather and I am not having to walk or "live" in this weather because I have no place to go. I have food that is being prepared and I am excited to plan my menu for the coming week. Life is good and I am blessed for sure!

Of course there are the many other things that I am blessed with that include my family, friends, Nick and the wonderful weekend that I have had. I guess taking this time, making soup and listening to the rain with Portishead and DJ Shadow playing in the background gives me this little moment of clarity, this moment of bliss. And for that I am truly grateful and appreciative.

Thank you soup...thank you rain...because both of you have made it possible for me to slow down for these few moments and appreciate what I am blessed with! Thank you!

Today Sounds Like:

Just Like I Pictured It - Medeski, Martin and Wood

Look Out For My Love - Neil Young

One For My Baby - Billie Holiday

These Days - The Black Keys

Jack-Ass - Beck