-light streaming through a stained glass window
-the smell of fresh basil
-music, always music
-cool, fresh morning air
-a pet curled up beside you
-a clear sky full of stars
-deep red cardinals, bright blue jays, and glimpses of hummingbirds
-a rainy afternoon, and a good book (or 3)
-a long talk with an old friend
-a long stretch of highway and some good tunes
-naps
-the scent of hyacinth
-a freshly mowed lawn
-remembering all your passwords on the first try
-a quiet day at the beach
-hugs
-road trips
-peace and quiet and a fresh cup of coffee
-a perfectly poached egg
-flowers in full bloom
-finding a forgotten $10 in a pocket
-people that know how to merge
-fireflies
-climbing into cool crisp sheets at night
What are some of your simple pleasures?
You've named so many of mine here. But I will add a few.
ReplyDelete-a text or call from one of your grown kids
-browsing through bookstores
-watching a movie
-riding the motorcycle with my husband
-fishing
-painting and sketching
-solitude
-hearing the birds chirp early in the morning
-laughter
-strumming my guitar
-hugs from grand babies
-seeing the happiness you bring to someone
-the smell of sweet grass
-knowing you make a difference
those are wonderful!
DeleteHow about these?
ReplyDelete-the smell of pine needles warmed by the sun
-the smell of earth just before it rains
-the purr of a cat curled up next to you
-sudden brightness when a cloud moves away from the sun
-savoring a wild strawberry found unexpectedly
-the smell of fresh bread from a bakery
-the smell of orange blossoms drifting in through the window
-hugging someone you love
ah...the smell of freshly baked bread!
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