A Change of Scenery and Senses

To balance the karma of my last maudlin post, and to thumb my big nose at the -13 degrees and who knows or cares what wind chill outside, I'm posting some happy places and things from my photo file. I feel better just looking through them, choosing what to share.

Thanks, Vicki Lane, for reminding me to visit where it's warmer in the deep chill of winter, and encouraging me to bake some bread.

Thanks, Sandra, for the soup inspiration and encouragement from the farther and colder north.

Thanks, Ms. Moon , for reminding me to pull myself together, and to put on my boots.

Thanks to all my blog friends who help keep me sane on the craziest, coldest days.

And now for the lovelies:

I can feel the sunlight on my face, smell the flowers and blossoms, feel the bark on the tree, hear the butterfly wings flutter, smell the salt and sand, hear the ocean, the kids laughing, feel the fireworks booming.... it is very good to remember. And to know there will be more yet to come, if I will just be patient.

And the chickens, well, they just make me smile. Hope you do too.

XO