Tag: Joy
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Mesmerizing Water Lilies: A Monet Painting Come to Life
Dark blue pond ripples bedecked with white gracefulness on this summer morn- enchantress of water world glorifying quiet beauty. I felt like I was gliding through a Monet painting. One of his famous Water Lilies. As I sat in my kayak and scanned the pond, my eyes were filled with hundreds upon hundreds of white…
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10 Things I’ve Been Meaning to Say to My Family Vacation This Year
Smoky Mountains National Park Bowling Green, KY Fork in the Road Mammoth Cave National Park Cuyahoga National Park
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Joyful Surprise: Unexpected Golden Gleam
Unexpected glint golden gleam in sunlight’s path lost earring found-joy! Unbelievable! Still can’t believe that I actually found this earring. Last evening, I was grocery shopping and ran into a friend. She pointed out that I was missing an earring. I had no idea where or when I had lost it. I just assumed it…
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Waking to a Bird Song Sonata- Day 29 SOLSC
Over the past few mornings, as I am rolling between sleep and awakening, my ears have been filled with the songs of birds. It is a musical call to bring my mind consciously into the new day. As my eyes flutter a few times before fully opening, I hear one bird calling out and another…
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Fan Girling over Amanda Gorman- Day 28 SOLSC
Excitement was bubbling through my veins like celebratory champagne waiting for Amanda Gorman to start speaking at University of Buffalo’s Distinguished Speaker event last night. The event was sold out- of course it was! There was an hum throughout the whole auditorium. This young woman is just enthralling. Everything she says is so poetic. I…
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Tea + Books = Great Night – Day 26 SOLSC
When I saw the advertisement for a book launch at my favorite tea bar, I knew I had to go. I could not resist a night that brought together a few of my favorite things- tea, books and friends. Walking up to the door, there was a sign that said CLOSED for a private event.…
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My Unexpected Walking Companion- Day 25 SOLSC
I thought I set out on the trail alone some solitary time under blue sky and sun But then I caught your whisper, welcoming your company. Your whisper floated through the chilly air even though my eyes couldn’t find your presence Under the cover of ice and snow you flowed creating a syncopation of plunks…
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For a Moment, I Was a Cat – Day 21 SOLSC
The sun filled every pane of my French doors painting the wool green and cream area rug in light. I felt pulled to bask in that glow after an exasperating day at work. Tossing a few pillows on the floor and grabbing a soft, soothing blanket I sprawled on the floor like a cat lapping…
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Maple Syrup IS a Season- Day 18 SOLSC
This is one of my favorite times of year in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. The sap starts flowing and maple trees are tapped to collect this treasure. Then the sap is boiled down until is produces that sweet amber liquid- maple syrup. All the weekends in March, you can go to farms…
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The Joys of Imagination- Day 5 SOLSC
Walking down the main hallway in my school and a little girl who is not one of my students turns to me and says, “This is my imaginary horse.” I replied, ” It is nice to meet your horse. What is his name?” “Horsey.” “What does Horsey look like?” “Oh, he is brown like chocolate…
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