The Simple Things in Life

This Thanksgiving is a celebration of the simple things in life: a windowsill, a Sunday morning breakfast, a good cup of coffee.

The sun is shining. A grocery trip is being planned. A list is being made. I’m thinking ahead to cooler days of oven cooking.

The holiday season is upon us once again.

The jars of Jet-Puffed marshmallow creme are waiting to be made into a walnut fudge. This is a tribute to my father, he was a Christmas candy-maker.

My husband is a bread-maker. He likes to grind the fresh wheat berries into flour. He has not made any in awhile.

Once again our holiday decorations will be simple. A table top tree will suffice. The bird ornaments go with all our natural decor.

The spirit of the season is alive and well. Giving thanks for all the bounty of life, and for my loved ones around me.

Next month a special birthday will be celebrated. Tradition will be honored as the spirit of giving continues.

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Katherine J Krein

My name is Katherine J. Krein. I lost my father in June of 2013, and then I lost my mother in November of the same year. After they both died I went through a mind-warping number obsession that has taken me years to control. This is my story. It is now 2025. I still use this site to post some poems and thoughts. My obsession has faded, however, I still notice the numbers. Faith, hope, and love is what guides me now.

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