Today marks Gladys Taber’s 118th (give or take a few years due to my Math skills) birthday. I originally was introduced to Mrs. Taber’s writings through the beautiful quotes in Susan Branch’s art and books. I am so glad I found her! I have been inspired and charmed ever since, appreciating her attitude of thankfulness for the simple moments in life. A life where beauty can be found anywhere, if (and this is a big if) we just S L O W down and notice it. Be still and know. The little hands of my baby boy squishing his hamburger with delight as he takes a bite, the stamp on a handwritten note, and the moon’s light casting a haunting glow over eventide. The way my husband’s hand rests on the back of my neck, our 12 year old, humming while he does the dishes, and the light hitting a stack of books just right. A gratefulness wells up in me, an astonishment over these gifts I have been given. It turns my heart towards my Savior, from whom all blessings flow. Thank you, Gladys for sharing your life with us. I think I will go make a cake in your honor.
~
A.M. Pine - Hearth Ridge Reflections 
Hey there! I would love it if you could join the blog party happening this Sunday. https://scaleitsimple.com/2017/04/07/spring-blog-party/
Hope to see you there 🙂
LikeLike
you must know, that i adore Gladys Taber.-happy birthday to someone who left the planet a better place because of her life work-of celebrating an authentic life. One day, I am going to Stillmeadow.! thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I also dream of someday traveling to Stillmeadow! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
you are welcome- I am enjoying your blog-so the pleasure is all mine!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m old enough to remember reading Gladys’ columns in my mother’s Ladies’ Home Journal magazines. Even though I was quite young, I appreciated her writing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh wow, Anne. How special! 🙂 I love the title of those…Diary of Domesticity. Thank you for commenting and I just love your name. I named my oldest Ann with an e after Anne Shirley. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person