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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Simple Joy

I'm hip deep in a couple of projects...and I've spent all my creative energy for the day. So I'm keeping it short and sweet tonight. 

But I AM celebrating today's blue sky and fluffy white clouds. It was a spectacularly gorgeous day even though we desperately need rain. 




I'm not sure I've had this many white rain lilies at one time....
simple joy was all around me today!

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  1. AnonymousAugust 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM

    Ah, the joy of a beautiful day! I love those rain lilies as well as your hand painted cyanotypes from yesterday. So much beauty! Judy

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  2. dotty seiter: now playingAugust 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM

    Blue skies, puffy white clouds, bright warming sunshine, dry air, and a gaggle of white rain lilies—tiny corners of simple joy in every direction, MaryAnn : )

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeAugust 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM

      Oh how I love the word "gaggle!" Thanks for celebrating more of my tiny corners with me Dotty!

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  3. LouCAugust 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM

    Absolutely lovely. No blue skies here just overcast. Must be saving it all for the holiday weekend.

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeAugust 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM

      I'm hoping blue skies for you too! Enjoy the rest of your week and weekend Louise!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM

    The little things really are the best, aren't they? I'm not saying I don't want one big splash of an exciting day- but boy - we've had beautiful blues skies as well, cooler temps, comfy clothes, a good book, and a home cooked meal- these are the things that make days great- and I think a lot of the things that get underappreciated. JOY is every where- sometimes you just have to step back and realize it!
    Kathy

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeAugust 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM

      Yes yes and yes! Your list is my list...love all those simple things. And I agree...sometimes we have to be deliberate about stepping back and appreciating the little things. Thanks for joining in me with that Kathy.

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