So Cee’s post this week has me thinking about my level of contentedness. I like to think of myself as a pretty content guy. You know, ducks and water and rollin’ off the back and all that. But as I looked at Cee’s questions this week I realized I might not be as contented as I first thought. Paul the apostle said: Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Phil. 4:11-13 NIV
I realize I have a ways to go before I get there; So thank you Cee! I am going to use this post to practice my contentment affirmations! What an opportunity!
If you had a choice to live anywhere would be your preference salt water beaches, forest, fresh water lakes, hot tub, ski resort or desert?
I love each of these locations but God has given me a great home in North Central MA. I get the privilege of living in a coniferous rain forest. We seldom have anything close to real drought. The weather changes regularly so I don’t have time to get bored and the four seasons show themselves in full splendor. I am sixty miles out of Boston and just a little farther from Providence. The rocky beaches of the Atlantic are only an hour to my east. The Green Mountains White Mountains and Berkshires are all within a day’s drive. That means hot tubs and ski resorts are all just around the corner!
What was your favorite toy as a child . . . and now?
My favorite toy as a kid was my magic set and now I would have to say it’s my Kindle. I recently thought my Kindle was broken and I was pretty sad about that but I prayed and guess what? It turned back on!
Which do you prefer sweet, salty or both at the same time?
Both at the same time. Salty chocolaty stuff is really yummy. Dunkin Donuts here in MA started selling Salted Caramel hot chocolate this year Yum Yum!
Would you prefer snowy winters, or not, and why?
Oh heavens! This is where I have to really work to bring up the level of contentedness I am an enemy of the cold. As we await the arrival of Winter Storm Nikka and her foot and a half of snow I am bolstering my attitude with thoughts of salted caramel hot chocolates! By this time tomorrow this will be me.
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Lillie-Put 
I might not have your favorite salted caramel hot chocolates but I would have an hot latte with you. I got snow today (OK 1/2 inch maybe). It’s pretty and we are all safe and warm for the night. 🙂 I adored your answers. Sounds like you live in a real pretty place. See you next week!
It is beautiful. I hope to go out after the storm and take some photos. I am just awaiting the sun and the blue skies to make the snow glisten like diamonds.
Let’s agree in pray that won’t be you tomorrow with the exception of the Salted Caramel hot chocolate in hand! Amen!
have not had my hot chocolate yet but the sow hasn’t been too heavy so I am content. 🙂
You do make Massachusetts sound beautiful and perfect; except for all that snow. Ugh.
I do dislike the snow and the extreme cold but I have to say this storm has not been too bad so far. I have shoveled twice so far (about eight or nine inches). I imagine I will need one more go at it before the night truly sets in.
I grew up in Minnesota. Live In Providence now, and I consider it a moderate climate. Back home, this morning’s “storm” would have been no reason to cancel or postpone anything. Business carries on as usual until the winds create total white-outs or the temperature drops to minus 25. But if that happens on Christmas Eve, people venture out to get to the family gathering, no matter what! So, I’m very happy to be here where winters are extremely mild!
LOL It really is all about perspective isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by!
That hot chocolate sounds great! Love the picture of you in the snow. That’s an awful lot of snow! You truly have been blessed with abundance!
Indeed. At least we will not have a drought.