One of the best things we can do is to eat in beautiful surroundings. You may find your dining room, breakfast nook, or couch in front of the TV (although I cannot imagine how THAT is possible) to be your beautiful place. My beautiful place is on my back deck. It overlooks a creek and is shaded by tall, strong trees. I share my deck with all kinds of birds, which I have diligently documented in my birdwatching book. In addition, there are other woodland creatures who share my space...
Tonight, I sat on the deck to eat my dinner: tender cheese and herb ravioli with roasted vegetables and a tomato cream sauce, green salad with ripe red tomatoes bursting with the flavor of summer, and warm fresh buttery whole grain oatmeal bread and a glass of crisp chardonnay. It was delicious and as the sun began to sink in the sky and shards of light cut through the trees, I listened to the sound of the birds. The sweet and acidic tomatoes alongside the peppery arugula were perfectly cut by the balsamic dressing and I was thinking what a wonderful way to enjoy a meal. I should take all of my meals there!
Just then, I heard dogs barking and then...the sounds of the coyotes. Their bark is so different from the dogs. I could hear them calling to each other in the long way that they do...howling, but just a warm and excited sound. Five minutes, maybe less, and they stopped. What a blessing to share my dinner time with the coyotes...mealtimes should be pleasurable not just for the food, but also for the company you share.
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