on the cusp of summer
walking by the river
three hours
before the season’s return.
—
‘just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”
-hans christian andersen
—
hunron river, ann arbor, michigan, usa – summer 2020
Jun20
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Beautiful. I hope we get some sunshine, I’m sick of the rain.
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A matter of time –
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I couldn’t agree with you more, Beth. There is so much beauty in life. Bless you for finding it. xo
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Sunshine, freedom and a little flower sound good! Just waiting for the sunshine now…
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Not too much to ask
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Down here in Geelong today….
“There’s sweetness in the winter sunlight” … Ivor Steven
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☀️🌺
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How true!
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Simple, really –
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(◍•ᴗ•◍)♡ ✧*。
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❤️
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I love the sentiment. And couldn’t agree more with you. I’m also getting sick of the rain! “Darlin’ I love you but give me the sunshine!” Just a parody on an old song.
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☀️
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Oh the sun! As I get older I start to understand why the ancients worshipped it – lol. I would myself but it’s so 2000 BC
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Love!
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Love your poem and it’s message
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thank you so much
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Always a pleasure Beth.
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What a fantastic spot…..beautiful place
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it is calm and beautiful
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I’m taking the advice of James & Terri of Gallivance and coming in your front door! I like your blog — the background is warm and inviting, and so are the pictures you post. Glad we’re in this blogosphere together!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad we’re here together, too.
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YES
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Blessings, all. Sky was light until 10 o’clock last night. Great night for birthdays on the beach.
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Perfect conditions
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One must definitely have FREEDOM, sunshine and flowers. Absolutely. That’s what people are fighting for and that’s exactly what trump is trying to destroy. So we have to use the freedom we do have to protect the environment so we can see the sun and the flowers, and keep the bit of freedom we have and spread it to others.
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Yes!
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It’s summer! Have a great weekend, Beth!
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you too!
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Agree completely…the energizing solitude from nature is what we all need now, instead of the solitude from #quarantinelife
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absolutely
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Your words totally show how the meaning of the quote can be fulfilled. The difference between living and only existing!
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yes!
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😊
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My arms are wide open welcoming the summer.
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Mine too
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Open arms, singing loudly (but poorly) greeting the summer!
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I think summer is pretty nonjudgmental about our singing, luckily
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Whew !!! 🙂
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Breathing deep of this goodness. ❤
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❤
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is this near the place you live, Beth?
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yes, the river and the park are at the end of my street
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You are so lucky to have that beautiful place near you 🙂
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I do feel lucky and just moved here late last summer, the timing was perfect
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I loved the picture and the lines..the serene lake looks like our Indian village pond,hidden behind bamboo grove and mango orchard…it looks so still and inviting.
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thank you, and how nice that you have that –
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Every day is precious and to be celebrated if possible 🙂
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absolutely
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Love this quote! I just posted it in my garden next to my fairy house.
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wonderful!
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But could I please have the sunshine without the heat?
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Absolutely
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Lovely!
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome, Beth.
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Beautiful😊
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Thank you
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