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
—
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
—
image credit: john drysdale, 1978, london, england
i stopped to fill up with gas
and grab a cup of coffee
when heading out of town
and home once more.
as i paid and told
the very happy and chatty clerk
to have a good day
he glanced across the street
at the beautiful view he sees each day
and thanked me for reminding him
because every day was good
and especially today
because today was the day
that he was going to win the lottery
but somehow i thought that he already had.
“i count myself lucky,
having long ago won a lottery paid to me
in seven sunrises a week for life.”
~robert brault
came upon this peaceful man
sleepy with quiet thoughts
on a quiet noon
spent in bandamer park
ann arbor, mi. usa
—
“summer quiet thoughts on summer quiet noons.”
-ray bradbury, now and forever
back in the parks today
under a sparkling sun
with
happy smiling people
and
playful animals
warmer.
—
“spring will come and so will happiness. hold on. life will get warmer.”
-Anita Krizzan
—
huron river, gallup park, ann arbor, mi, usa
“mix a little foolishness with your serious plans.
it is lovely to be silly at the right moment. “
-horace
I didn't have my glasses on.... 