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Friday, April 6, 2012

Things That Make Me Smile




No matter what mood I may be feeling, no matter what circumstances present themselves, there is always something to be happy about--whether it be a memory or an experience.

Some Things That Make Me Smile:

- the way the light dances on the amber leaves of a Japanese maple in the wind

- the fervent and boisterous song of the very small, yet stalwart, Carolina wren

- my husband's attempts to make me laugh which are usually successful

- the way my cats curl up in a circle, tilt their heads under, and stretch their toes out

- the first blushing of a full tomato on the vine in the vegetable garden

- the fragrance of Carolina Jessamine blooms as I walk by them over and over again

- the cottony and fluffy texture of Lamb's Ears between my thumb and forefinger

What makes you smile?

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I am linking in with Live and Love Out Loud, Bumbles and Light, Project Alicia:

<em>Leap Into Spring!</em> Photo Challenge”></a>
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20 comments:

  1. August Moon
    I love the name of your blog! Your list of things is a perfect example of "stopping to smell the roses."

    Thank You for dropping by my blog, I appreciate it. I also "liked" you on Face Book.

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    1. Thank you, Robyn. I really enjoyed your blog post and photos.

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  2. I love the rich colors here! Mmm... those first tomatoes of the season really are delightful :)

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    1. Thank you, Branson. I am looking forward to those first tomatoes.

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  3. Hia, visiting from the Leap into Spring Challenge :) Love your gorgeuous colorful photo ♥

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    1. Thank you, Mona. It is nice to see the colors of spring.

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  4. Beautiful! And your list is just perfect!

    Thanks so much for taking part in the Leap into Spring Photo Challenge :)

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  5. Love you list and I agree...nothing like the light on a Japanese maple, so so pretty.

    Mindy~

    www.mooneyequalsmc2.com

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    1. Thank you, Mindy. Spring has so many nice surprises.

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  6. Michelle I didn't realise you had another blog! I totally agree with you on the lambs ear - a childhood memory that I just had to pass on to my own children aswell.

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    1. Rosie, this is another blog that I began a few years ago but just recently became more active on it. Lamb's ears are a favorite in my garden.

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  7. What a great list and a great photo as well! Thanks so much for joining us in the Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge! Next week's theme will be Easter/eggs. Can't wait to see what you come up with! Have a great weekend and a Happy Easter!

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    1. Thank you, Kristi. And thank you for your very nice email welcome.

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  8. Being with family makes me smile. I love a ripen tomato too. There's nothing like home grown tomatoes. A good cup of coffee makes me smile. And your two blogs make me smile. I am so glad to have found them.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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    1. Thank you, Sheri. I am glad to hear some of the things that make you smile.

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