I did something completely out of character. I made a purchase even though it’s not quite time to use it. Of course, I could go ahead and use it, but there’s a peculiar sweetness in the anticipation of holding off until the right time.
Twice a year I go in search of a wreath for the front door. Spring/summer and Christmas. Sometimes I use the same wreath the following year, but most times I’ll give it away once the season ends. It’s still Winter here in Texas, and it’s been relatively mild as I see fellow Texans itching for Spring, but I really want to wait for it to arrive instead of rushing toward it. A friend of mine has already hung a Springtime wreath on her front door and she’s been working in her yard.
From previous experience, I don’t trust buying wreaths online. The photos look amazing, but once the wreath arrives I’m disappointed in the lack of quality. The other day I was at Target, strolling through the Magnolia section of the store and didn’t really have a wreath on my mind, but there it was sitting on the bottom shelf as if it were waiting to be noticed. There was no hesitation in stepping over to take a closer look and knowing instantly that was the wreath for this year.
I’m excited! Once home I thought about going ahead and hanging it on the front door, like my friend, but my heart pressed the pause button. It’s only January, and February can be an unpredictable month for weather, so I vowed to wait to enjoy it Spring through Summer. It came in a sturdy box with a lid, so I closed it up to wait. Every time I see that box, it brings a smile to my face like I’m ready for the next season, but for now will slow the pace to embrace this season we’re in.
Take a break from reading and let me read this to you:
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Your written articles are very awesome, that’s why I am starting to follow you.
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Thank you very much!
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Nice! (I’m betting no later than February 14th, that wreath finds the spotlight!)
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Thank you Gary! Ahhhh….I see you as a betting man who doesn’t lose many bets. Lol That would be an excellent date for it’s debut, but I’m going to try to hold off until March. What are we betting my friend? 😊
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Let’s see….easy money, I think….how about a handwritten local postcard that reflects where we live with an acknowledgment that a certain wager was lost?
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Hahahaha…That works for me! You might wanna start looking around for postcards. 😊
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Boy, that wreath would sure look beautiful on display today. It would bring a real sense of the hopefulness of Spring into the lives of the entire world. Maybe just a quick look and see?
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No cheating! 😂
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Hey, how did the wreath look? I am sure it looks beautiful up there…somewhere… anywhere….
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Hahaha….it’s still in it’s box! I hope my postcard is pretty. 😊
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garymcmahonhomemail@gmail.com Shoot me an email with a mailing address….right now I am looking at some old Christmas cards, only used once….never wager with a lady from Texas, how many times did my daddy tell me that?
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Hahahaha….if only we listened to our parents more often. I just sent you an email and thank you!
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Loved the post and your beautiful voice😊
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Thank you Dwight! You are a sweetheart. The audio is a way to stretch myself a little and offer a more personal connection. Thanks to you, after reading one of your posts, I joined eHarmony too! 🤗
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Love it when we stretch ourselves. Ha! I’m barely getting my feet under me on eHarmony. I have to be careful where I click for sure. I think it will be an interesting adventure. 😊
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I’m with you. Spring will be here soon enough. 🙂
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