

It was a deeply nourishing day yesterday. The scents of billowing smoke wafted from the smoking pork shoulder, beans simmered, rice softening in herbs and tomatoes. Bright green drinks cooled our hearts because they were garnished with massive stalks of mint from my garden. Laughter rose from my children, their friends, and mine. Streaks of light from sparklers dazzled.
"Thank you"s flooded in from my guests when they were safely home. So this morning I stayed longer in my bed, mentally patting myself for my role as hostess done well, and letting my body rest