Finding the joy in every day. 5/24/24 Sometimes, Facebook fills a void: great pics, thoughtful verse, humour, recipes, spontaneity and lots of art. It allows me to talk to friends far away and share special moments. During covid it was a real life-saver. It allowed many of us to stay connected. There are downsides, like…

Finding joy every day. 5/23/24 When I was a kid, I loved finding these dandelion seed pods. They were magical in their symmetry. I would blow on them; make a wish; and wait for it to come true. The wish of a child is something to behold; my wishes always came true: a chocolate ice-cream…

Finding the joy in every day. 5/22/24 Sometimes pure fantasy will do! I received this in my Facebook posts today and it got me chuckling. I will carry this image in my mind all day, and have a private giggle. Sometimes it’s the little things that make our hearts fill with joy like my cat…

Finding the joy in every day. 5/21/24 Lady in Moss, sculpture in Beacon Hill Park. She is so peaceful in the shade. A friend walks the park every day and takes photos. She captured the Lady snoozing in the shade. When you come across her in the shade it is always surprising. Beacon Hill Park…

Finding the joy in every day. 5/20/24 This photo intrigues me. It changes my mood. It uplifts. Those colours of orange, red and yellow are a wash of energy. The soaring height of the trees mimicked by the height of the walls, cathedral-like. The furniture dwarfed by the height. When I am in the Salish…

Finding the joy in every day. 5/19/24 Today, take the time to smell the flowers. I’m off for a dip in the Salish Blue and will smell the salty brine; feel the wind and sun; and smile at the beauty of it all. Leave a comment. Subscribe.

Finding the joy in every day. 5/18/24 I saw this photograph on Facebook and thought how appropriate. Cats are so Zen. Our two cats like nothing better than a good nap and a brush and hugs. They are so good for the soul. I have always had cats; usually two, but sometimes four; always rescues,…

Finding the joy in every day. 5/17/24 Today a brisk wind and waves at Ross Bay. The stone wall is getting bigger as we approach summer equinox. This is the tides artistic hand at moving rocks as the tide comes in and exits. In the winter our entry into the water is much easier. I…

Finding the joy in every day. 5/16/24 Today I have posted 105 blog posts for my 100 day project. I feel that I should just continue making this a daily practice. It helps me consciously look for that “joy” or that “awe” as my friend said yesterday…every day. It is there. Our world is one…

Finding the joy in every day. 5/15/24 Today I swam solo at Ross Bay; warm, light wind and waves. It felt so good in the salty water, like silk. My swim partner was a large lion seal. Thank goodness he was going in the opposite direction. He was magnificent. The power of his stroke impressive.…