You all know that I LOVE to plan. Making plans and lists makes me happy. And good planning can allow you to make the very best use of your time.

But it's equally important not to be so bound to your plans that you miss wonderful opportunities. As the saying goes, "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans."

I had an object lesson in this over the weekend. I had big plans for working out and writing and canning. The weather here was so amazingly gorgeous that it seemed a waste to spend one unnecessary second indoors. So, I did the workout — a 7 mile run outside that let me take advantage of the weather. I did most of the canning after dark, so I didn't waste sunlight. I lost a little sleep, but — oh well. And the writing– well, not as much got finished, and I'm sure I'll regret it as the deadline approaches.

But I spent hours yesterday lying in my hammock enjoying one of the last gorgeous days of summer.

My plans can wait. Carpe diem!