Like a lot of people, instead of making resolutions at the New Year, I did what I did last year, and chose another word for this year.
DeLight.
When I first landed on it,
I wasn't sure if it was quite right...
The way the year had started out, I didn't think I was finding it so much...
But I tried to keep my eye out for it,
I kept looking around -
and asking myself,
so - just where exactly was this DeLight, anyway?
Sometimes, it's hard to see things right under your nose...
Because sometimes,
I forget to remember what last year's word taught me -
I think I may have forgotten to share that with you too --
last year's word was 'beauty' - and I discovered that 'beauty' - it turns out, she shows up in some of the most unexpected places. Even if you wish she'd show up at her parlor, or hopefully, every once in awhile, the mirror - she doesn't all of the time -- at least for some of us. Sometimes she's hiding inside (she's not all as thin-skinned as her reputation), and sometimes she's busy at other people's houses - and sometimes she shows up in the humblest of places, like right in your own front yard...
Anyway -
sometimes I forget to remember, that like her sister beauty, often the key
is that deLight
-that is, when she decides to show up --
what you may find is - that where she often shines the brightest -
is in de dark.
And as they say,
it's always darkest
and -
(like they said)
I say -
It's all right...
Hello, deLight!
Delighted to see you again...
well, I always knew your middle name must be Delightful!!
hope you are feeling better dear Tink xo
Posted by: miss*R | January 14, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Ohhh Tink..i love this post..you know i do. It is lovely and playfully worded. May deLight shine on and on like de Sun ,and de Moon and de stars......
Posted by: pam aries | January 14, 2009 at 07:10 PM
DeLight in DeDark - oh yes!
Your tinkerings are always delightful it is a wonderful word to play with for a year!
Posted by: Caroline | January 14, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Delightful post, dear Terri! So clever. Hope you're feeling much better by now.
Posted by: Paris Parfait | January 15, 2009 at 12:25 PM
awesome photos! DeLight - love the play with the capitals in that...it really opens the word up, visually and meaning wise. I like the one word thing too - where did that get started? I first saw it on Christine Kane's blog. Where did you get the idea?
Posted by: Tam | January 15, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Yay! You've found de light of day Tinker.
So darn cute!!!!
:-)
Posted by: gemma | January 15, 2009 at 06:34 PM
A fine word, though I'm usually being sarcastic when I use it myself...
Posted by: Pacian | January 16, 2009 at 12:49 PM
oh
"""sometimes I forget to remember"""
too.
:-)
i am DeLighted here
to see you have not forgotten Beauty
at it is wearing some pink...
{{ say,
next year, Dear Tink,
remind me to pick a word, too. seriously }}
Posted by: somepinkflowers | January 16, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Hi Tink,
Love your word of the year! De Light ~ May you find yourself more and more delighted with in each moment of your life!!
I will carry your word with me and think of you!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | January 17, 2009 at 06:04 AM
oh, such a good word and I have no doubt you will find deLight in many ways this year!
Posted by: stephanie | January 18, 2009 at 09:31 AM
I love the word delight and what a good idea. I look forward to other delights.
Posted by: inlandempiregirl | January 18, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Hello, Tinker :)
Delight is one of my absolutely favorite words. May your year overflow with it!
Posted by: paintandink | January 19, 2009 at 12:19 PM
i love your word! makes me think, i should pick one!
BIGLOVE to you and a very happy 2009 dear Tinker.
THANK YOU for all your kind words and encouragement in the past year
i enjoy coming here and reading your thoughts and it is truly my pleasure to have met you
Posted by: elsa | January 19, 2009 at 01:08 PM