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Ten Important Things

12/20/2017 By Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie 6 Comments

Ten Important Things

When I left the house to go out early yesterday morning, the sun was not yet up, and there was slushy snow on the ground. Yes, I was careful not to slip walking through it. I drove through big wet falling flakes. When my headlights shone on them, it looked like I was heading into Star Wars hyperspace.

These are the longest nights–the time of year when I turn inward and think about what the last twelve months have held for me, what I want to bring with me into the next year, and what I am ready to leave behind. 

A few years back I made a list of ten very important things and as I was searching for another something, it popped up. I read it over and thought, yes, these are all things that are on my lifetime What is Important List and I’d like to share them with you. 

Ten Very Important Things

  1. My family and good friends.
  2. My health.
  3. Knowing how to make bread and soup.
  4. Pie.
  5. A brightly colored umbrella I can twirl and that makes me feel magical.
  6. A comfy bed with down comforters and pillows.
  7. A crackling fire in the woodstove on a snowy day.
  8. Snuggling on the couch with my dog and cat.
  9. Sharing the table and good conversation with family and friends.
  10. The Bunny Planet*

For me, it is not so much about what I have or don’t have, but more about feelings. Anyway, you might want to make a list of Ten Very Important Things, too. If you do, please feel free to share them here, or keep them just for yourself. 

*A very dear friend told me about The Bunny Planet when she was facing a terminal disease. It’s a place we can go to have the day that should have been. Here’s a lovely video that was made of The Bunny Planet stories. It may be twenty of the best minutes you spend today.

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6 Thoughts on Ten Important Things
    Jim M.
    20 Dec 2017
     11:57am

    The Bunny Planet……. ah, how sweet! First tomato soup…..mmmmm!

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    Lotta Hope
    20 Dec 2017
     4:25pm

    Thank you for the hint. I ordered a DC for DH for Christmas, and I’ve changed my name in case he’s stalking me.

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    Jen
    22 Dec 2017
     2:30pm

    It’s been so long since I’ve been to the Bunny Planet. It was one of our favourite places when our young one (now grown up – so maybe not so young to her) was very young. I loved those stories then and I love them even more now. Thank you for the return trip!

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      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      22 Dec 2017
       3:04pm

      My pleasure Jen!

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    Connie
    26 Dec 2017
     11:40am

    Ahhh…, Kate you not only bake pies you are also a prolific writer that lifts my spirits ever time I read something you’ve written…

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      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      26 Dec 2017
       12:07pm

      Oh Connie, thank you for your kind and encouraging words! Kate

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