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February 1, 2010

I'll let you in...

maybe it's because you're new
and
fresh
and
that much closer to my beloved spring
~~
maybe it's because we celebrate my daughter's birthday
with you
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maybe it's because you're spelled funny
~~
maybe it's because
when you say
30 days has september
april june and november
all the rest have 31
except
february
which has 28
I love that you are brave enough to stand all alone
~~
well
whatever the case
~short brave spelled funny~
february
I'm opening the door to my heart
and
letting you in
~~
and
even though january didn't do much for me
as far as starting my new year off in a way that I'll remember
or
even the way I had pictured in my head
~a full out sprint with wind in my hair where my side hurts and I bend over to catch my breath and then pick up speed again because it feels so good~
I'm hoping you will
~~
but
no pressure
february
~~
really
~~
no pressure
~~
well
at least until I get a new pair of running shoes
~~
deal
?



40 comments:

  1. a new month, a new breath, change is a-coming once again. and it's my bean's birthday today. it's a good day.

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  2. It's like a vacation each morning when I stop here. I can't thank you enough for that, Beth!

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  3. Happy February, Beth ! As I realized it was the new month this morning, it did make me take in a deep breath...it feels new,doesn't it ? Fresh somehow...liking the February feeling so far...I just may need a new pair of walking fast shoes myself...
    Love to you !

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  4. Love it! Beautiful way to start the month, full of promise :)

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  5. Happy February first to you!! What a beautiful piece and the photo of course is divine!! I kinda like February too!!:)
    Are you enjoying the Unravelling..I think last week about wore me out..not a kleenx left in the house. Hopefully this week will be less stressful:)
    Hugs, Sarah

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  6. Absolutely delightful! Happy Birthday to both you and your daughter this month.

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  7. Slow down, February in the Southern Hemisphere. I really like your heat!! ☼

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  8. Well, as far as blog posts and photos go, your January was a winner in my book!

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  9. Oh yea Beth a step closer to spring that is.
    Congrats on your daugthers upcoming birhtday (before I forget).

    Great shot Ruby Luna!

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  10. February brings me closer to spring...therefore I will tolerate it's fickleness. Come on Feb., give me your best shot!
    Hugs
    SueAnn
    PS Love the photo

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  11. So happy to kiss January goodbye! Feb is better one step closer to Spring!

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  12. i am welcoming february as well... it will fly by I am positive. With its shortness and holidays and all...

    Happy almost-to-March month!

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  13. Fabulous! No pressure ;) Love this post Beth...and this month always seems to fly right by!

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  14. I am rejoicing in the arrival of this funny spelled month that stands alone with it's 28 days. Now if you lived nearby I would say come with me to Nike to find a new pair of running shoes. I hope you find just the right pair to get you off and running soon, but then they are good for a stroll too.

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  15. and i like that it sometimes takes leaps, even if they are planned.

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  16. Doors and new beginning. What more could we ask for.

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  17. opening the door to a breath of fresh air ... wonderful idea

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  18. Ahhh, delightful to read :) The thought of spring nearing is a thought I'm hanging on to today as I watch the new "sneaux" swirling around outside my window :) I hope it isn't contagious...

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  19. Sweet and thoughtful post. I've been thinking a lot lately about standing apart. Being true to myself no matter what. February is an inspiration--as is your writing.

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  20. Ah yes, good bye to January and big hello to Februay....wonder if the ground hog will see his shawdow tomorrow.....:-) Hugs

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  21. the month of love (and presidents). isn't love great!

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  22. ah yes a brave yet loving month..you tied the words in with your cool photo so well beth

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  23. i always like the start of a new month and i do like February because my daughter was born in this month too.
    love this photo

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  24. welcome February! what a cool shot Beth. so lovely.

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  25. you know what i would love to have from you for the magazine????!!!

    .......wait for it, lol......

    a storybook journal-type spread!!!! your words and pictures together. that would be AMAZING!

    you have such a way with words and images, to share them in an editorial-type spread would be great!

    email me & the team at inquiriesRVBG_yahoo_com & we'll talk more!!!

    ..................
    love + luck + bliss,
    missysue xox

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  26. Ach, yes...February. The one redeeming thing about February is my son was born. As long as I live in this unforgiving, brutal climate, February is a month I try to cruise through. I hope you have opened the door to some good times.

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  27. I love this...the way you are welcoming in the month, but with some cautious commentary about January...who knows what Feb will bring? (besides more snow)

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  28. Oh, I just love your posts! Soo beautiful but also leaves me laughing.

    How do you do it?
    I hope your February is amazing.

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  29. Happy February to you Beth!....I'm going to be loving it:)

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  30. The month of love...

    Soon hearts will be everywhere we look, and so will chocolate.

    Yes, indeedy, I do love it!

    Welcome February!

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  31. Does the detox tea continue in February? Or do you already have a clean slate?

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  32. Just found your blog. Don't know what took me so long, I love your photography. Very simple, subdued and understated to give it a quality all it's own. I'm going to enjoy this. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  33. that door, oh honey, that door... so beautiful.
    hello february. : )

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  34. Awesome door and love the previous photo too. Okay if I try to paint this door? Loving your words here and your wisdom on my blog. Thank you. My baby's bday is 2/7.

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  35. You gave February such a warm welcome! I haven't even thought much about the month to come. It is not a welcome one for me...this is the one year anniversary of the loss of my forensic nursing job of 21 years with the city and county of San Francisco in the massive cuts to the Dept of Public Health last year. It's been a terrible year for me...with my finally retiring since, at 64, with a mobility disability, not much else in nursing was open to me. So, I want the month to speed by!

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  36. welcome february...here's to alot of love!

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  37. Oh I am so with you on this one. For me, February is the new January.
    Felt more like New Year's yesterday BECAUSE I put my new running shoes on!
    Love love love this post.

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  38. I'm with Jaime above, I want February to be the new January.
    My son and husband were born in this month, so of course it is sacred, but it can be so dreary.

    The photo is enchanting.

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  39. i love your blog.

    my daughter's b-day is also in february. i don't share my life with a lot of pisces so she's doubly special...

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  40. Any shortest month of the year that falls in winter is welcome!

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth