here was what I found:
what have your found that you are grateful for?
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image credit: simpleacres
how fun it was
to see two very different adults
each alone
riding their shopping carts
through the parking lot
one as I made my way into the store
one as I made my way out
both were full of glee.
—
“it’s like learning to ride a unicorn.
you never forget.”
-eoin colfer
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image credit:carriagetrade.org
ireland, summer 2016
when dropping off donations
at the local salvation army
i was met by
friendly, happy workers
who have struggled
had challenges in their lives
listening to opera music
it clearly brought a lot of joy to them
there was no way to avoid
getting taken in by the music.
—
“everybody is always in the middle of their own opera.”
-greta gerwig
(a candid moment from my recent fiesta)
—
my goat and i would like to thank
each and every one of you
who help me
celebrate every day
(the best day ever)
by being a part of my life.
—
“instead of hate, celebrate.”
-prince
what a wonderful surprise
when at my salon
in the midst of the day’s music
‘say my name’ came on
one of the stylists
began singing along
before long
some of the staff
joined in
clients were
at least smiling if not singing
the space was filled with
song and dance and laughter
a sudden burst of happiness for no reason
the best kind
the woman cutting my hair
asked out loud
“why not?”
exactly.
—
“the only thing better than singing is more singing.
-ella fitzgerald
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image credit: john drysdale, 1978, london, england
