Gratuitous Niece Picspam

[eldritchhobbit]

Thank you, my friends, for all of your kind and sympathetic words. They've meant a great deal to me over these recent days.

FYI, my most recent "Looking Back on Genre History" segment is up on Episode 410 of StarShipSofa. It's the first of a two-part look into the science fictional and historical inspirations behind the Jedi of Star Wars. If you listen, I hope you enjoy!

And now, a moment of joy, courtesy of my niece. Kaitlyn's favorite thing to do this season is dive into a pile of dry leaves.

Comments

[estellye.livejournal.com]

If only we could all access our joy that easily! I think we all need to roll around in some leaves. ;)

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[jan-u-wine.livejournal.com]

hardly gratuitous! I agree with Estellye.....noticeably, my joy has decreased when I stopped rolling(diving, leaping) into the leaves of life....

makes ya think......

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

It does indeed!

[mosinging1986.livejournal.com]

That's why I love to observe young children. They know how to live in the moment and take joy in the simple things!

I make it a point to at least walk in the crunchy leaves every time I go out. People may think it's silly, but it helps keep me connected to that simple, pure joy that kids have. Who doesn't need a bit more joy in their life?

And who says joy is just for kids?

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Yes! Great points! I need to crunch some leaves today.

[groovekittie.livejournal.com]

Oh my! RIP Virginia. I know I haven't been on LJ in a *very* long time, but I hope you know that I am very sad to hear of her passing. She was one of my favourite parts about reading your journal. *hugs*

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much for this! *hugs you back*

[ankh-hpl.livejournal.com]

That latest Sofa segment was excellent! Just listened this morning, & can't wait for more Jedi esoterica next month.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

This makes me so happy! Thank you very much. :) May the Force be with you!

[xjenavivex.livejournal.com]

I missed this!!!! And happy Birthday

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you!