A reason to smile...

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"Looking at beauty in the world is the first step of purifying the mind."

Amit Ray

As the world seems to be enveloped in the unknown, I find myself needing more reasons to reach for a smile. Nature always provides! Whether it's being outside and hugging a tree, observing from my window or looking at beautiful pictures from the internet. The beauty and wonder of nature never cease to amaze me. It's free and accessible to all. May you find what makes you smile today!

In Awe...

When the fall season comes, I am always full of anticipation for this beautiful specimen of a tree right outside my back door. I'm sure I posted about it last year and maybe even the year before. I never get tired of seeing the spectacular color that is so close I can touch it. There are days I just stand outside or look outside my patio window "in awe" of its presents. It really isn't any different then any other tree that has turned yellow in the fall but I think because it is so up close and personal that I find amazing. I am just glad it chose me to hang out with!

Friday...

I've had a marathon of a week and it won't be over until about 9 tonight. But I have a small window of time in-between one thing until the other and I am SO tired, I'm taking a short nap and a few present moments to catch my breath. It feels so good to pause...

Surprise...

Well... mother nature sure "surprised" me with a beautiful beautiful day. I opened all my windows and drank in all the coolness that was offered. It's July and a day like this is not something I ever expected but I am so grateful and full of JOY! Thank you mother nature for my surprise ~

My Favorite...

AHHHHHH... It's my favorite time of year again ~ FALL! 

I saw yesterday on http://happsters.com/ an idea called the "Fall Bucket list" ~ how cool it that!  I do love making "lists", so why not make one for one of my favorite things ~ . So here it is, and as any list, to be continued...

Nancy's Fall Bucket List

Picnic

Collect leaves

Take more hikes

Make warm soups

Make/Bake all things pumpkin

Wrap myself in a handmade shaw 

Open all the windows and invite Fall in

Pick out a pumpkin... 

Makes Me Smile...

It doesn't matter how I'm feeling, when I see a dog hanging out the window of a car it just "makes me smile!" Don't really know why and doesn't really matter, it just always lightens my mood. Animals have an unconditional love that can't be beat. I'm grateful they bring so much joy to our lives and we can share this world together!