“And I learned what is obvious to a child. That life is simply a collection of little lives, each lived one day at a time. That each day should be spent finding beauty in flowers and poetry and talking to animals. That a day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered. But most of all, I learned that life is about sitting on benches next to ancient creeks with my hand on her knee and sometimes, on good days, for falling in love.”– Nicholas Sparks
In reality…everyone’s world, everyone’s day is never made of empty spaces.
It’s made up tiny (but massive) jobs, tasks and steps undertaken here and there
Each job feeling twice as big in the beginning of the task
Then gradually taking shape; finally the whole process over and done.
Then there is the end of the day. Glittering thick with orange and red sunlight, as the night creeps up from the land; finally touching the still warm sky, brilliant light filling air with dreams!
From my world to your heart,
Linda
So thoughtful and poetic
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I like Nicholas Sparks…he sees life well.
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Ending a busy and productive day with a beautiful sunset for well-deserved sleep and sweet dreams!
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At our ages sleep doesn’t stay consistent. Terry plays Spider Solitaire, but Beaglie and I go for a walk.
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Thanks for sharing the beauty in the little things about your farm.
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In all our lives, really! 🙂
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Beautifully said. Our days are made of small things that create the big picture. Your sunsets are always stunning. You get so much good in your life because you always appreciate every bit of it.
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Even to the point of exhaustion. Tee Hee
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Thank you, a lovely post 🙂
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I love reading Nicholas Sparks. Do you?
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I don’t believe I’ve ever read anything by him. I shall see what the library has…
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I think he is a very good writer…it will interesting to see what you think.
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I’ve reserved a couple at the library and with luck they’ll arrive when we get back.
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Good! Let me know what you think.
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Will do!
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Love your sky picture Linda, and love your garden…..looks like it’s coming along very nicely!
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My yard is way too large anymore. I need to figure out how to cut back, but I can’t seem to figure it out. 😦
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Looks like Terry is fixing fence! He is always busy! 🙂
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Yes, we were pouring cement to replace the rotten poles. Seems like there is always something needing repaired, anymore.
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I love where I live, but one of the more frustrating aspects about being here is that I must sometimes go into the San Jose area, where there are more than a million other little lives getting in my way of things.
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Sometimes people way over-whelm me. Sigh!
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A million of anything is overwhelming. A million puppies would be too many!
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Oooo Yes!
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Glittering glowing sunset … oh my! Love your garden beds Linda
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They are starting to come along. Thank you, Julie!
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