It is the simple things

This weekend was Simple Day.  It was a very enjoyable weekend.  And I re-learned, it is the simple things that matter.

• The joy and ease of setting up camp with additional hands.  Quickest ever.
• The joy of seeing a local group doing local things – begging a macaroon, giving out a baronial award, enjoying each other’s company.  That kind of thing.
• The joy of good doughnuts.
• The joy of watching parents and children enjoy the day together (mostly looking at you Adam).
• The joy of a new(ish) person to the SCA meeting and geeking out with so many people.
• The joy of managing to perfectly peel one egg.
• The joy of walking into a room like you are Norm on Cheers!
• The joy of hugs from close friends.  Especially Llew.  He gives good hugs
• The sad joy of hugging friends who are hurting and hoping that it helped.
• The joy of the blessings of the weather gods
• The joy of chatting with friends about just whatever.
• The joy of unexpected gifts from one’s SO.
• The shame-faced abashed joy of forgetting that one has not ever introduced one’s SO to their Majesties and subsequent ribbing that resulted.
• The joy of people using the photos you took at profile pics.
• The joy of teaching eager students
• The joy of learning that one’s efforts are worthwhile (apparently my vinegar makes good cheese)
• The joy of good food, good friends, and good song.
• The joy of meeting new people and remembering their names!
• The joy of going home again after a good weekend.

Simple Day is probably not all that simple to run but it is the simple things that matter.