as the month is winding to a close (last post tomorrow), i am grateful for more than this little blog can contain. it's been a roller coaster ride the past two years, and i guess it may continue along those lines for a bit. the trick is finding a peace and contentment with the ride. yesterday, while exploring, i found flowering plum trees blooming. in november. that's unheard of really (okay, i've never heard of it anyway). spring flowers so late in the fall. and that's what a sense of contentment will bring for you, the ability to bloom in the oddest of circumstances.
i hope you find that too.
What a pretty visual in your words, inspiring images of strength and determination. Wishing you the same ...
ReplyDeleteOh I like your words today Char, especially the last line. Take care.
ReplyDeletehasn't this fall brought so many miracles when it comes to weather and mother nature.....
ReplyDeleteand your flowering plum tree proves once again, that winter is taking it's time this year.....and I love it that way !
well, that struck my ticker in a good spot.
ReplyDeleteoh what a perfect post. thanks.
ReplyDeletegorgeous photo as always
lucky you to have found that tree, awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat last line is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat words to live and "bloom" by!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo!
the ability to bloom in the oddest of circumstances
ReplyDeleteMay you always have that.
In many ways, I feel like you have that ability to bloom in the oddest of circumstances. With your pictures and your words. Thank you for this post. It was lovely to visit here today.
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-maria
"the ability to bloom in the oddest of circumstances"
ReplyDeleteThis is will stay with me...
Beautiful Char. Thank you for sharing your gratitude posts...they have been wonderful to read.
Oh, my heavens! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Char. I've really enjoyed being here all month.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post!
ReplyDeletethat is a lovely shot! i enjoyed 80 degree weather on thanksgiving! yowza!
ReplyDeleteThe ability to bloom in the oddest of circumstances.
ReplyDeleteI love the above phrase, is this not what life is all about to shine when we least expect it.
beautiful, absolutely enjoyed visiting ♥
ReplyDeleteAlmost there! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of the photo. And such perfect use of texture!
ReplyDeleteThat photo is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner that photo is! Love the deep colors.
ReplyDeletefantastic image
ReplyDeleteand love the last line...
perfection.
blooming in the oddest of circumstances is such a lovely thought. and reminds me that i saw a canola field beginning to bloom the other day. and that's REALLY out of season. i guess it will be a good illustration for the global warming when COP15 starts here next week...
ReplyDeletei think your 30 gratitudes were much better than my 30 secrets. so much more life affirming. :-)
oh, wow! this and the photo above {of the horse} are so dreamy and magical. i LOVE the processing. you always find the perfect shots to process with that magic touch. i love the framing in the horse pic, too.
ReplyDeletesad to see your gratitude posts end. you've been full of positive and upbeat thoughts, and that is so nice to see. i'm so glad your year has turned around for the better, char. i remember saying back in the spring that good things are to come for you. and i see it happening already. can't wait to see how the coming year unfolds. for both of us!
i *really* appreciate your gratitude posts. thanks!
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