tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582017472847670522024-03-05T00:11:05.739-05:00Everyday GlimpsesCelebrating Everyday MomentsDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-42883748921176876502014-09-07T14:41:00.001-04:002014-09-07T14:41:41.384-04:00100 moments of summer...(no. 78-87)<i><br /></i>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"</i><b>All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world." </b><i> ~L.M. Montgomery</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer is about enjoying, making, watching, remembering and going...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">enjoying...a visit to downtown Nashville (good food and great people watching)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">making... something new out of something old</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">watching...the ducks and geese on my walk around the lake</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">remembering...all the fun times spent at the stables, watching my daughter take lessons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">going... to the beach with my daughter, watching her do cartwheels on the sand</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">enjoying...a beautiful evening walk by the bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">watching...a gorgeous white swan swim in the lake outside my son's new dorm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">enjoying...helping to teach an awesome on-line class at <a href="http://bigpictureclasses.com/">BigPictureClasses.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">going...to a Bird's of Prey show and being amazed at the beauty of the owls</span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-79542527065037286472014-08-01T23:37:00.000-04:002014-08-01T23:39:17.759-04:00100 moments of summer (no. 78)...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"This is what it's all about. What could be better than this?"</b> ~ <i>Big-Z ( from "Surfs Up" )</i></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun"</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ~ </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duke Kahanamoku</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"It’s all about where your mind’s at."</b></span> ~<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kelly Slater</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love going down to the inlet early in the morning to watch the surfers. This particular morning the ocean was even more beautiful than usual...the water reflected the light and it looked like it was sprinkled with diamonds. As I watched the surfers I wondered if they could see how magical the ocean looked...somehow I think they knew. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always enjoy spending time at the fishing docks. On one side of the docks you'll find the gorgeous fishing boats and yachts, some worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. They are truly stunning and you can tell that they're all well taken care of. On the other side of the docks you'll find the work boats. They're all rusty and worn and messy. I continually find myself drawn to the work boats...to me they just have so much more character! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Watching a ferris wheel go round & round on the boardwalk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A garden of white daisies</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A quiet day by the pool with a good book</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">One of the things that I love about taking pictures is that I notice things that I normally wouldn't pay attention to. When I look through the lens I'm more aware of the little things that might otherwise go unseen...and when I slow down to <em><strong>see</strong> </em>these things I also take the time to observe how they affect my other senses. How they smell, or sound, or taste, or feel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">the taste of fresh peaches on my cereal in the morning.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">listening to the sound of the seagulls and of the waves crashing when I go to the beach.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">finding cool shapes and shadows in dune fences on the sand.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">looking up and seeing a yellow roof outlined against the bright sky.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">looking down and seeing a colorful beach ball rolling by at the pool.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">feeling a sense of peace when surrounded by the beauty of the bay.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">how much better burgers taste when cooked on the grill.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">watching people on the beach...fish,build sand castles,hold hands,fly kites,walk dogs & play.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">feeling grateful when doing everyday chores (like laundry or dishes) for a life well lived.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">seeing a beautiful butterfly or white heron and thinking about how awesome nature is.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">enjoying all the inspiration found on the internet via Pinterest or Instagram.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">eating a frozen yogurt (with yummy toppings) outside on a summer night with the kids.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">listening to the music of the merry-go-round & remembering all the fun times we had.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">watching my daughter pack for sophmore year of college & wondering where the time went.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">smelling chlorine & sunscreen and feeling the warm sun on my face when we're at the pool.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">counting how many bunnies we see on our evening bike rides</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">being amazed at how gorgeous a summer sunrise over the ocean is.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">spending time watching tv shows together with my family.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">hearing the sounds of geese flying overhead.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">appreciating the gorgeous summer flowers we see on our evening walk.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">going to watch a movie on the beach (Brave)...and getting rained out, but still having fun.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">noticing how fast the time goes when you're spending it with a good friend.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">seeing a white contrail in the sky and wondering where the plane is going or where it's been.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">going to my mom's house for a delicious home cooked meal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">taking a nice 15 minute afternoon nap in a rocking chair on the deck.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">going on a trip to city that we all love and seeing familiar sights & visiting favorites places.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">finding beauty in old and abandoned things...and wondering about what their story is.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">watching Top Ten Plays on ESPN with my son.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">hearing the laughter of my kids...best sound in the world.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">making pancakes (with chocolate chips) for breakfast with my daughter...so good.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">going back to school shopping...and feeling not quite ready for the summer to end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So very grateful for all of these little things that make summer (and life) special.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-59660719171492356582013-08-02T22:57:00.001-04:002013-08-02T22:57:13.573-04:00100 moments of summer - (no. 38)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”</strong> ~<em>Charles William Eliot</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not a day go by that I don't have a book in my hand. No matter what the day may bring, I always find time to read. Books, magazines, newspapers....from the bookstore, or Amazon, or borrowed from the library or from a friend...in winter, spring, summer or fall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">comfort</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">light</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">discovery</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">growth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">life</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">hope</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-80053357511129308312013-08-01T20:41:00.001-04:002013-08-01T20:46:34.090-04:00100 moments of summer (no. 37)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"<br /><br />"What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"<br /><br />"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet.<br /><br />Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.” </strong><em>~A.A. Milne</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast of Champions...in our pantry</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Honeynut Cheerios (with peaches on top)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Kashi GoLean Crisp! (triple berry crumble)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Bear Naked granola (added into vanilla greek yogurt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nutri-grain bars (blueberry, strawberry or mixed berry)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Granola bars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Peanut butter (to put on top of whole wheat mini bagels)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Pancake mix & syrup (with chocolate chips, of course)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nutella</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Thanks to Susannah Conway for her<a href="http://www.susannahconway.com/2013/07/the-august-break-is-back/"> August Break</a> prompts!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-40157261749674692862013-08-01T20:08:00.000-04:002013-08-01T20:08:05.129-04:00100 moments of summer (no. 6-36)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>"All that is important in this one moment is movement. Make the moment important, vital, and worth living. Do not let it slip away unnoticed or unused." ~</strong><em>Martha Graham</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August? Already? How can that be? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Time flies by...just as it always does.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">It leaves moments and memories in it's wake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Memories captured in words.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Those precious summer moments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of clear blue skies</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of sunrises and sunsets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of cooking together (pancakes and pasta salads and pizza)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of trips to the beach</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of flip-flops and bare feet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of collecting shells & driftwood</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of walks and bike rides</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of fresh produce from the farmers market & roadside stands</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of books being read on the deck, or on the beach, or at the pool</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of beautiful flowers in bloom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of gorgeous morning light and bright afternoon shadows</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of birds and butterflies</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of boardwalk french fries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of quiet moments</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of afternoon naps</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of rainy days</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of cups of hot tea (and glasses of ice tea, with a splash of lemonade)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of holding hands </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of hugs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of shopping trips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of phone calls and text messages with friends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of laughter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of new friends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of new traditions</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of music</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of trips to the local ice cream shoppe</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of learning new things</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of remembering the past</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of simplicity</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...of celebrations</span><br />
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a gentle breeze...birds flying overhead...a beautiful sky...ripples in the water...peace and quiet.<br />
enjoying the ride.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-10178445643279797892013-06-18T23:29:00.001-04:002013-06-18T23:30:54.670-04:00100 moments of summer...rainy afternoon (no. 5)<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>"The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain."</strong></span><br />
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book...take early tea with hot scones and jam and look out the
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<strong>"I see great things in baseball."</strong> <em>~Walt Whitman</em><br />
<span class="quote-words"><strong>"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love."</strong> <em>~</em></span><span class="quote-author"><em> Bryant Gumbel</em></span> <!--CMGB--> <br />
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Today was the last game of the season.<br />
It started in September with fall ball.<br />
Two teams (varsity and rec).<br />
Then to winter workouts.<br />
Next came March and spring training games in Florida.<br />
A championship won.<br />
Lots of sunflower seeds.<br />
Some superstitions thrown in for good measure.<br />
Many loads of laundry.<br />
Games where it was raining. Games where it was freezing cold.<br />
Wonderful coaches.<br />
Good times spent with great friends. <br />
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And in 3 months it will start all over again for one more year...<br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-70899397519401927802013-06-15T20:57:00.000-04:002013-06-15T20:57:07.145-04:00100 moments of summer...cooking together (no. 3)<strong></strong><br />
<strong>“Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.”</strong> ~Craig Claiborne<br />
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One of the great things about summer is that the kids have less of a schedule and more free time. It's so nice to use some of that free time to cook together. We keep it simple & easy...like this Buffalo Chicken Pizza. We used a prepared pizza crust...topped it with blue cheese salad dressing and shredded mozzarella cheese. Then added cubed chicken that we cooked on the stove in hot sauce. Next we cut up some red onion. Drizzled some more hot sauce over the top and baked it in a 450 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until done. Very yummy! <br />
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<strong>"When the sun is setting, leave whatever you are doing and watch it."</strong> <em>~Mehmet Murat ildan</em> <br />
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I love sunsets any time of the year, but there's something magical about summer sunsets. The sky often looks like it's on fire. The colors are amazing with all the different shades of orange, yellow, pink and blue. It's more spectacular than any fireworks show could ever be. <br />
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Summer is here!<br />
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For me, summer doesn't begin on the summer solstice or when the kids get out of school...it begins when I see our hydrangea bush begin to bloom. I love summer...it's my favorite time of the year. The smell of sunscreen & chlorine...the sound of flip flops...sitting on the deck reading a good book...long walks on the beach...bike rides on my beach cruiser...spending time with the kids. So good. <br />
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As much as I try to savor every second, the days still fly by so fast. Over the next 100 days I'm going to do my best to capture the moments that I want to remember...the things that make summer magic.<br />
Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-89779119757747086892013-03-18T18:48:00.000-04:002013-03-18T18:48:07.550-04:00Magic Monday<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”</strong></span> <em> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Roald Dahl</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">There's magic all around us...we just need to pause for a moment to listen and to look for it. It's there...waiting to be found. It's in the gently falling snow that lands on the bare branches of a tree...it's in the snow as it melts off the branches, with sunlight glistening through the water droplets. The magic sparkles and shines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Magic can also be found in the buds just starting to open on a cherry tree...with a gentle afternoon sun shining on the blossoms. You simply need to stop to see the beauty...it's there in the soft light.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The magic is always there waiting to be discovered...you just have to believe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-11305103635858494392013-01-05T16:09:00.001-05:002013-01-05T18:36:59.631-05:00Celebrating the animals of 2012...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>"Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius."</strong> <em>~Edward O. Wilson</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>"All things bright and beautiful... All creatures great and small...All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all."</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">In looking back at some of the photographs that I took in 2012, some of my favorites were of animals. I took them in my yard and on my driveway...at the beach and at the lake....in Disneyworld and at the stables...at the baseball fields and at a farm on the side of a road. No matter where I took them, and no matter how big or small the animal that I photographed, I was amazed by the tiny details...whether it was the color of their fur or the texture of their skin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-22452408263135837452013-01-03T23:33:00.000-05:002013-01-05T18:38:15.887-05:00Celebrating the flowers of 2012...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“I must have flowers, always, and always.”</strong> <em>~Claude Monet</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.”</strong> <em>~Iris Murdoch</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A look back at some of the wonderful flowers from twenty-twelve....they were one of my favorite things to photograph. Just me and my camera...outdoors in the sunlight...with the blue sky overhead. Nature truly is amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>"How easy and simple it is to live enjoyable when the simple, interminable blue of the sky, with its long wisps of white clouds, become a pleasant thing to behold, a thing of beauty that thrills you every time you care to look skyward."</strong> <em>~John Schindler</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before I officially welcome in the new year, I want to take some time to say "thank you" to 2012. Over the next couple of days I want to celebrate some of the joy and wonder that I found scattered throughout the past year. One of the first things that I want to celebrate & remember is something that we see every day...the sky. In 2012 the sky never ceased to amaze me. Whether it was a clear blue sky, or a gorgeous sunset filled with clouds of pinks and oranges...the sky was truly a sight to behold. It was a masterpiece.</span><br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-72926869399886039982012-12-19T09:26:00.002-05:002013-01-05T18:39:45.340-05:00Words...other words...no words<strong></strong><br />
<strong>"Peace is every step."</strong> ~<em> Thich Nhat Hahn</em><br />
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<em><strong>Words:</strong></em><br />
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incomprehensible<br />
sadness<br />
heartbreaking<br />
disbelief<br />
anquish<br />
loss<br />
tragedy<br />
despair<br />
sorrow<br />
horrific<br />
mourning<br />
shock<br />
anger<br />
sick at heart<br />
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<strong><em>Other words:</em></strong><br />
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prayer<br />
love <br />
healing<br />
courage<br />
peace<br />
kindness<br />
compassion<br />
hugs<br />
faith<br />
strength<br />
forgiveness<br />
hope<br />
trust<br />
support<br />
healing<br />
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And sometimes there are just...<br />
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<strong><em><a href="http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2012/12/a-moment-of-silence/">No words</a></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em></em></strong><br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-31085815064775792422012-09-27T22:17:00.002-04:002013-01-05T18:40:42.368-05:00Remember this...photowalk by the lake<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>"True wisdom lies in gathering the precious things out of each day as it goes by"</strong> <em>~E.S. Bouton</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>"Life is not a dress rehearsal. Everyday you should have at least one exquisite moment."</strong> <em>~Sally Karioth</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>"I want to jump up and shout aloud in gratitude at having been allowed to live in this world, sharing with all its creatures the blessed gift of life."</strong> <em>~Malcolm Muggeridge</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Remember...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Remember this day...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Remember this moment...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Walking... around the lake</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Breathing...the crisp fall air</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Looking...at the bright blue sky</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Feeling...the sun shine on my face</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Noticing...the leaves starting to change color</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Watching...people biking, running, fishing, pushing strollers, holding hands, walking dogs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Listening...to the wind in the trees, birds singing, planes flying overhead</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Appreciating...the wonders of nature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Enjoying...the simple pleasures</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Exploring...a new path in the woods</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Treasuring...this life</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Playing along with <a href="http://aliedwards.com/2012/09/around-here-8.html#more-24389">Ali Edwards</a> today...documenting the here and now. It's great to do this at least once a season (like the one from this <a href="http://everyday-glimpses.blogspot.com/2012/08/remember-this.html">summer</a> ).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-500565194274129062012-09-02T23:45:00.000-04:002012-09-02T23:45:34.896-04:00Hello, September...<span style="font-family: Georgia;"> <strong>"...I know what I need. I need more hellos."</strong> <em>~Charles M. Schulz</em></span><br />
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Hello there September...welcome!<br />
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Hello to cooler weather...to getting organized...to getting back into a routine...to learning new things. Hello to possibility.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-56391017570403620182012-08-24T23:49:00.000-04:002012-08-24T23:55:02.126-04:005 Fact Friday...<dt><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fact # 1...I am the mother of newly minted driver in the family (my son just got his license)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fact # 2...I am also the mother of a brand new college freshman (how is it possible?...it was just yesterday that she was in first grade).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fact # 3...If I could be any animal I would choose to be a dolphin (one of these days I want to swim with the dolphins).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fact # 4...I'll only get in the pool if it feels almost like bath water (Yes, I'm a whimp)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fact # 5...I never cease to be amazed by the wonders of nature</span> <br />
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{Thanks <a href="http://www.reflectionofyou.org/royblog/">Kim & Xanthe</a> }<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”</span></strong> <em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~ Martin Buber</span></em><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.”</span> ~<em> Frank Herbert</em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's always fun to travel to a new place...to experience different sights and sounds and food and people. It doesn't have to be another country or continent...sometimes just a city or state that you've never visited before is all it takes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nashville was a city that I had never been to before. We took a quick trip to visit the downtown district over the weekend (after we dropped our daughter off to start her freshman year of college!). Nashville = cowboy boots and cowboy hats...music and guitars...honkey tonks and colorful neon signs. </span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-70198566485548662522012-08-03T23:16:00.000-04:002012-08-03T23:18:17.089-04:00Remember this...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>"It is while you are patiently toiling at the little tasks of life that the
meaning and shape of the great whole of life dawn on you."</strong> <em>~Phillips Brooks</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Doing... </em>I really don't mind doing the laundry...it's a reminder of a well lived life (I could do without matching the socks though).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Eating... </em>one of my favorite things about summer are the fresh peaches from the local orchard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Reading... </em>I can't begin to express how much I love to read. Books make me happy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Watching... </em>Our family is really enjoying the Olympics this year. So inspiring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Drinking... </em>I drink ice tea pretty much all day long. I make it with a little bit of sugar. This summer we've been adding a splash of lemonade to the ice tea. So good.</span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18289161984187263340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858201747284767052.post-29716510383444848982012-08-01T08:43:00.003-04:002012-08-01T09:51:27.893-04:00Dear July...<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Memory is a child walking along a seashore. You never can tell what small pebble it will pick up and store away among its treasured things."</span></strong> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>~Pierce Harris</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July...you gave us days filled with sunshine and evenings filled with gorgeous sunsets....trips to the beach and the boardwalk...time spent with family and friends...beautiful flowers to enjoy...and moments to remember. They were all much appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.</span><br />
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