A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked.
Anais Nin
I’ve been bottling the sunlight and catching dazzling rainbows to take out and enjoy when winter seems long.
I’ve collected diamonds from the snow and weaved them into a necklace for you.
If we take the time to look around, we can find our joy – every day.
How are you going to fill your heart with happiness today?
Lady Fi 
Oh baby, send some of those rays my way. The weatherman said this morning we haven’t had sun for seven days.
Have a wonderful day sweetie!!!
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amen to this !!!
and that first photo is just wow.
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Chocolate!
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Well mine just became happier because I just heard that someone I’ve longed to meet is coming tomorrow 🙂 🙂 I still feel weak though and not entirely well…. so I hope that it will all be magically better tomorrow 🙂
Oh how I miss seeing grass.
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Thank you for the diamonds.
My joy today comes from some very old, but very sweet memories, and writing about them.
V.
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I´m glad you´re getting some sun again. You deserve it! 🙂
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Through your photos and words, Fi – I generally find happiness. The rays of the sun whether on grass or snow are welcomed.
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Love the rays…. I enjoyed them in my front yard today after days of gray, gloomy skies and a cold that kept me in bed. Today was the day to enjoy my daffodils.
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
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Big stretch and breath on the deck in the sunshine.
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yes we can…
it really was a beastly day today…
but the sun was shining…
so i smiled as it ended…
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By looking at these lovely photos!
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Sunny in this part of the world, too. And I saw my first lupin — a sure sign of spring. Looking forward to seeing more photos of your beautiful land as it unthaws.
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Nice reminder to look around and appreciate what is right in front of us. This morning I didn’t get right up when I woke up, I found myself enjoying listening to the sweet singing of the birds outside the window and it lulled me back to sleep for another hour. What a treat.
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To see beauty all around you- that is happiness.
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Oh dear, with a day like I had yesterday, I forget to look for happiness. Perhaps I’ll see it sticking its head round a corner as I take temperatures, dole out doses, clean up doggy mess and arrange yet more LemSip!
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For one second I looked at that first photo and thought, has all the snow melted???? Lucky girl! Then I realized it was a photo taken earlier..lovely regardless! I’ll be filling my day with time with my loved ones both the furry ones and non furry type…they generally always make me happy!!! Have a super day Fi!!
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Yes – that first photo was taken in the summer! Still buried under snow and ice here.. oh – and it’s started snowing again! Have a lovely day too!
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It’s beautiful spring weather here at the moment and all my hyacinths have finally flowered. I’m planning on getting on with some deadheading this afternoon – this means that it is probably going to rain.
Lovely photos as always, Fi.
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Happiness is where you are. Too many people think it is where they are not.
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I’m looking out of my window right now at the snow sparkling like diamonds in the sunshine. It’s a wonderful sight.
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Beautiful! Is that your back yard?
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Your photographic talents are unreal. Always a treat to visit here.
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Everyday joy is the best kind. 🙂
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Anais Nin, interesting choice. I think I’ll quote Henry Miller one of these days on my blog….
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I am going to enjoy playtime with my lil’ dude. He’s like a jolt of sunshine!
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My heart will be filled with happiness when I climb into my own bed tonight! Tom’s sofa bed is getting more uncomfortable every week!!
C x
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SO true! Beautiful shots!
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Bravo! Those are gorgeous pictures.
I find happiness every time I see my husband walk thorough the door. I’m a lucky girl.
xo
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Such an awesome captures.
Happy weekend.
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Oh, those spreading rays of sunlight are beautiful. I find my joy today by being right here!
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Lovely photos Lady Fi..are you renting that cottage place at the lake again..or did you purchase it? You still have so much snow..we are getting an early spring..the snow is almost all gone:)
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Lots of snow here, but gradually melting…
I don’t think we’re renting it this year as the owner wants far too much money… A shame as it was truly delightful!
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I am not sure how you captured those rainbow rays, but WOW… they were a blessing to each that saw that picture.
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Beautiful gifts of nature – and you’ve captured them all so well.
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Beautiful photos … especially the first one 😉
Most of us are just about as happy as we make up our minds to be.
Hugs and blessings,
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how beautiful. how very, very beautiful. the words and the pictures.
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