Category Archives: gratitude

Sunrise Through the Misty Morning

 ”In the morning, everything is new. The day’s blank slate lies before me, ready for my writing. May it be words of beauty I write. May it be deeds of grace I do. May it be thoughts of joy I … Continue reading

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Summer’s Stunning Sunset

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore. Summer has made a very late appearance in my part of the world this season. … Continue reading

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Farewell, 2011.

“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instil in us.”  ~ Hal Borland “We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a … Continue reading

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Capturing the Moment

“Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no delay, no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”~Lord Chesterfield. The above quote sums up an important lesson I … Continue reading

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As the Day Winds Down…

I’ve been parousing my photos this afternoon, looking for a particular series taken in May of this year, to add to Facebook. However…I’m easily distracted! Instead, I have come across another series of photos, taken not so long ago, which … Continue reading

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