Simsbury, Connecticut

I am on the East Coast for the next week, visiting my lovely friend and roommate, Ina. Here are a few nice things I like about her small town, Simsbury, CT.

1. The weather. I anticipated snow, but apparently Connecticut is having an unnaturally warm December. Nevertheless, I love the cold weather. Unlike the typical Texan, Conneticuters are always prepared for snowfall.

I learned that this intimidating massive contraption is a snowblower. 

2. Holiday Decor. No tangly lights or oversized blowup Santas. Just simplicity and elegance.

(The owner of the house was pulling into her driveway as I snapped this one. That was awkward.)

This is the Flower Bridge in Simsbury.

which brings me to...
3. Colonial-style Houses! So adorable but very expensive. I had a hard time choosing the top four.

(Continuing the holiday theme with TEN wreaths.)

This one has a balcony over the door!

4. Mom-and-Pop places.

Like coffee shops with a little living room and books on shelves.

Or stores that sell un-pasturized local milk.

And pizza places with yummy eggplant fries. :)

Tomorrow, I'm headed to Rhode Island!

Reminders on enjoying God

Psalms 34:8 Just taste and see that the Lord is good

This meatless burger might be tasty but our God is even tastier. :)

 Genesis 2:9 And God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground, trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden [was] the tree of life...

I'm not sure what this film is about but I can guarantee you that it is NOT about God Himself as the Tree of Life, the real source satisfaction, for man to partake of and enjoy!

Isaiah 58:9 Then you will call and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say, Here am I...

Romans 10:13 For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

At any time, we can utilize our "call box", our human spirit, to call on the Lord, that is contact God.

This is the secret not only to our daily salvation but also our enjoyment of God. :)