Small Joy. January 22, 2021

I love it when "bird leaves" appear on the trees. Lately I have noticed large flocks of starlings flying as if they were synchronized swimmers. This morning on my walk I saw group of starlings take flight and then abruptly land on the tree branches like swaying leaves. It was mesmerizing. It may sound silly, but I am surprised how many times little events like this go unnoticed because I am too busy to stop and notice my surroundings. I no longer waiting for something big to happen to brighten my day, I finding pleasure in the simple beauty around me. Once you force yourself to be present there is a world of possible.

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Small Joy. February 27, 2021

Small joys can be coming across an old photo of an old friend that passed away suddenly. She was an amazing woman and someone who saved my life when I needed a friend the most. After my divorce I badly needed respite of some kind and Susan offered it to me and my two children. She was a generous individual and off we went to Spain for a month, to get away and think and try to make a plan to rebuild my life as a single parent of two adopted kids. Savor each moment. She will be missed.

Small Joy. March 1, 2021

Dogs provide endless hours of enjoyment. After working on my writing I came in to get a much deserved bit of lunch only to find that Liam must have had a rough day on the job. I did not pose this picture, it is a sign of the times that a dog is resting beside a mask. Maybe this is the next step in Covid 19 protection. It made me chuckle and he was no worse for the wear.

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