All Creatures Great and Small was a book written by James Harriot eons ago. It was made into a small tv series that my family watched every Sunday night without fail. Oh it was bliss. I remember always being so sad when each episode ended. My friends never really got why we liked it so much, but our little clan did. All of us, huddled around the one T.V. that was tucked away in mom and dad's room. Making sure our blankets and pillows all fit, we were a cozy crew for an hour, enjoying the tricks, trials, and triumphs of the Scale Dale house.

Recently I've watched most of the seasons over again. This is probably the second or third time in just as many years, and I'll tell you, I love it just as much as I did then. The simplicity, the kindness, and overall politeness is a missing part of our society I think. It makes me want to drink more tea, and eat scones, and sit around a fire and read. To have friends over, or to stop by the pub for a pint as I'm coming or going. To cook more at home, instead of just sticking with the boring salad or cereal because its late and I don't feel like dirtying another dish. 

Oh, to be sure, they are running around at all hours of the day or night, having their own trials and fires to face. They do it with such a joy for each other though, and a love of things that are good and honest. They sit to breakfast in the morning together. Try and gather for dinner again at the evening. Mrs. Hall is busy about the place, cooking, cleaning, and generally looking after them all. The men are all in and out about the dales as duty calls them, and Helen is busy working, cleaning and helping where she can.

Anyway, if you haven't had the chance to watch it, then you must try it. It's one of those that you can't help but like. I find myself putting it on as background as I grade pages, or do things here and there. Try it, and may your life be simpler for the watching.