Yesterday, as I was walking with my three beautiful children and Chris, the love of my life, through the Raleigh Flea Market, I found a real treasure ... one that spoke to me .... a pink picnic basket with a red interior for a real bargain price. It reminded me of so many years ago when my little sister, Missy, and I used to give my mom some much needed "quiet time" by carrying our little picnic basket filled with whatever wonderful creations my mom came up with ... up the hill to the beautiful oak tree that sat behind our barn. We would sit there for what seemed like forever until we knew that my mom might be missing us. It was wonderful ... sitting in the warm sun, we would just talk and sometimes complain to go back to the house ... but it was wonderful to have that time with my sister, the person that I hold so dear in my heart. And funny....today, I continue that ... not quiet time for me but quality time for me and my children or quality time for me and Chris. It is such a romantic concept...especially for a true romantic at heart. But a very real treat... one that I will always treasure and hope to share and pass on.
This blog is dedicated to the art of picnicing ... an art that should not be lost. A valuable treasure that should be continued and embraced by everyone. The beautiful and magical act of sharing your love of nature and good food and togetherness with someone you love or care for. Its an act of casual spontenaity. The act of togetherness and family and love. It is happiness wrapped up in one little basket to share with everyone you wish.
This blog is about something that I hold very dear. A fond and wonderful memory and a tradition that I have shared with my children, family and friends. And a tradition that should be shared with everyone. Please follow me through a wonderful journey of great picnic experiences in the Carolinas and everywhere that we travel to find beautiful picnic places and ideas that you can share with your family and friends.
Happy picnicing ....
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