A Poem for When One Is Tempted to Purchase a Gift Card
A checklist of sorts
instead visit butchers shop farmers markets research pairings drive home unload sharpen knives trim slice marinade render reduce shred toss chill polish silverware set plates light candles wait greet embrace hang coat seat serve thank God feast refill glasses offer seconds joke chuckle complain brew coffee serve pie play records whisper harmonies daydream enquire listen threaten tears laugh glow yawn blush stand smile hug open door light porch wave goodbye close door sigh snuff candles soak dishes pour again recline doze dream instead
I love this so much. Unfortunately, my pride (fear of not doing it "well enough") often gets in the way of checking off my list. This is a good reminder to repent and check it off anyway. <3