It’s 1:32 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, and I’m just in from taking Charlie outside for a quick bathroom break before (finally) heading to bed. I’ve made it a habit now to grab my Blackberry, put on my headphones and turn on Pandora before heading out with him. While it’s windy and a little chilly out (just cold enough to shiver a little, but not cold enough to want to run in), I couldn’t resist the big hill by the side of the condos where there’s a perfect spot for moon-watching. The clouds were rolling by quickly across an almost full moon. Bright enough to make you squint just to see the craters on the surface. As I stared up at the moon with the clouds rushing by, I listened to the melancholy music from my earphones and sat in the cool grass holding Charlie under my left arm as he nibbled at the grass.  It was such a simple peaceful moment. Something I hadn’t done since last Summer. I don’t take those moments for granted. Many of us may not realize how lucky we are just to have a small peaceful moment like that. I’m grateful for every one.

So my message tonight (or this morning considering the time) is to take in and cherish every moment you have. Try and take a moment to get away from it all by sitting in the grass on a nice night and staring up at the moon and the stars. It’s the most simple peaceful thing we have.