Thankful Thursday
It’s Thankful Thursday here at Pieceful Thoughts. I’ll be joining LeeAnna and the others listed over at Not Afraid of Color, as we share our weekly likes and things that remind us to be grateful.
I like late afternoon sun and shadows as it plays across the furniture. The photo above was taken on a lazy afternoon at our casa rental in New Mexico.
I like the clouds in this photo of the Rosario Chapel in Santa Fe. I didn’t notice them until I looked at the photo later in the day.
I’m thankful for the joy of reading. We read books on road trips. I read as BigJ drives. We read Nothing Daunted by Dorothy Wickenden and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is the true story of two society girls who give up society life to teach in the wilds of Colorado, particularly the area surrounding Steamboat Springs. A worthwhile read if you enjoy the history of the westward expansion United States.
The other book, No Life for a Lady by Agnes Morley Cleaveland is the author’s account of growing up in the wild country of New Mexico. We’re about halfway through this book and have enjoyed hearing her stories of exploring and living off the land, riding horses, roping cattle, and other stories of pioneer life.
The Weekly Wilbs
Can’t end this Thankful Thursday post without The Weekly Wilbs. While I was gone, Wilbs made sure he was a big help around the house. Here he is, doing some quality control, just to be sure whatever our daughter brought home in that bag is acceptable.
And that’s my Thankful Thursday post, my friends! Thanks for reading!
Wendy
18 Comments
Cindy Pieters
OH that Wilbs is funny! He reminds of one of my grandchildren who can’t wait to see what grandma brought them.
Vicki in MN
I thought it look like Wilbs was saying ‘What did you bring home for me’!
karenfae
nosy cat lol just has to see what is in the bag he hasn’t seen before. My uncle lives in Santa Fe a beautiful town for sure.
Judy Blauer
Some lovely photos! I don’t read while we drive, it makes my tummy queasy, but we do listen to audio books. It does make a road trip enjoyable. Sometimes, there is just nothing to look at.
ROCHELLE SUMMERS
That photo of the mission with the blue, blue sky and clouds is fantastic. I loved Nothing Daunted when I read it a few years back. Have you read “These Is My Words, the Diary of Sarah”? A very good book. Every the curious cat, Wilbs is a great way to end the post.
LA Paylor
we moved to Colorado hoping to see the West especially NM and haven’t been yet. Thanks for the book reviews, and Wilbur of course. Life is safer because of his vigilance
Carol in Texas
New Mexico has an aura all its own….especially the northern part of the state. There is a calm that is hard to describe. We had a place in Albuquerque for several years, and trips to the north through the state were always a treat. Oh that Wills! Love him!
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! Oh Wilbs! Great job on the quality inspection . . . and that bag may have contained food or something that needed to be otherwise handled. Both of those books look good . . . I can’t even imagine giving up high society to go into the wilds of Colorado. WOW! It sounds like you two make the best use of time while driving/riding and it’s a good thing that reading doesn’t make you car sick. {{Hugs}} Happy Thursday! ~smile~ Roseanne
Kathleen Scargle McCormick
What a lovely trip and so nice that you read books together when driving. Love the QC engineer. I’m sure he kept an eye on things!
Needle and Foot
I sure wish I could read in the car. No possible way. Sometimes I can get away with briefly looking at my phone but that is about it. I put both books on my To-Read List!! Thanks for the recommendations.
Patricia Evans
I’m sure Wilbs was just scouting out the bag as a possible cozy place to curl up. Looks like your trip was very enjoyable.
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
Love the photos from your trip! Looks like you really enjoyed the casita. Those books look interesting – I’m going to check and see if my library has them. Hilarious Wilbur! Makes me wonder what was in there!
quiltinggail
The clouds … oh my, they are fantastic!!! Love them!
I’ve put your books on my “to read” list!
Wilbs … so cute!!!
Sally
Wilbur, you goof. That chapel photo is very pretty.
Jocelyn Thurston
Beautiful sky photo Wendy. Those books both seem like ones I would enjoy. It must be such a comfort to have an on-site snoopervisor. LOL
Danice G
Beautiful photos. Yes, we all need to remember to be thankful for all that we have. Blessings.
Quilting is in my Blood
That chapel is so pretty. I’ve been there before, but was years ago. Love the clouds in that photo. Wilbur is definitely an entertaining boy!
Colette
Lovely photo of the church, and Wilbs caught in the act is hilarious. The books sound good.