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March 6, 2010

it doesn't take much to make me smile...

i hope all of you have a weekend filled with
love
laughter
and
dancing
~~
mother nature has been so kind to us this week
and
she's still playing nice
~~
i heard
today she's even getting out her bubbles and hula hoop just to entertain us
~~
did you know
that
in wisconsin
at this time of year
the 40's
with a brilliantly colored sun
is considered a heat wave
~~
coats disappear
boots get tossed to the back of the closet
smiles grow
and
everyone
has a skip in their step
so grab your loved ones
soak up what mother nature is gifting you with today
sing out loud to your favorite songs
at the top of your lungs
and
breathe life in
*

45 comments:

  1. What a wonderful post to read first thing this morning. I woke up in a cheerful mood and I am looking forward to a fabulous day. I have a field trip with my camera club this afternoon and dinner out with hubby and friends tonight.

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  2. I agree, looking forward to a day in the 40's, kids running with light coats, and some good ol' Vitamin D! Enjoy!

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  3. It sounds like a beautiful spring day! Enjoy your "heat wave"! :0)

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  4. ... and in Minnesota... 35 will get you the same result!! Enjoy :)

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  5. The critters are playing a fast game of tag in the back yard. People going in and out of stores are not wearing huge coats. It is supposed to be over 40 degrees F today. Heat wave!

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  6. What a wonderful happy post to come and visit this morning! It is a delight from start to finish! Blessings to you!

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  7. Heat wave...heck, just the sight of the sun these days is worth a couple a cartwheels and a few high kicks! Thanks for a sunny way to start the weekend. btw - i'm still loving the soft palette you've got going.

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  8. I sure am dancing here in New Mexico! It is sunny and supposed to get up to 60 today!! Can you say...SPRING!!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  9. Now there's a prescription I'll gladly follow!

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  10. Oh so lovely...raining here but I don't care. We're chilling out and enjoying life together...which reminds me...I better get off the computer now! :)

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  11. Oh Beth your smile makes me smile. Do enjoy your sunny weekend. Sweet hugs Dagmar

    oh and thanks for your second comment the other day. ;-))see you've got me smiling again.
    bye's D

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  12. gorgeous. gorgeous. gorgeous!

    i love trees!

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  13. Hello from another blogging Beth - love your photos and your words here.

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  14. That is one happy post Beth! Thanks.

    Enjoy yourself!
    jj

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  15. Beautiful post! As sunshiny as the weather!

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  16. Love your post, we are having a heat wave too. we were out sitting in the sun and I can see buds just at the surface. we are supposed to get snow again on Wednesday. love how you did your picture. it looks great. have fun and jump.

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  17. your weather sounds just so perfect!!

    i couldn't believe that i was warm enough in a hoodie, had to take off the toque and gloves...
    sigh... sooo nice to get rid of a few layers....

    can't wait for spring...

    happy weekend beth!! kim♥

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  18. Fantastic photo - textures, processing and all!
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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  19. I come over here to put my feet up and relax... sigh.... just catching up

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  20. I smiled when I read your post today. You gotta love Wisconsin season's.

    Enjoyed the sunshine outdoors today despite my runny nose.

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  21. Oh my goodness...You have a new follower. ME! I absolutely LOVE your photography. :)

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  22. I hope that you have a fabulous weekend!!

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  23. ...it hit the 50's here in RI today...might go to the beach tomorrow:) Hope your weekend is wonderful Beth...

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  24. you sound positively radiant! enjoy!!!

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  25. beautiful!! it's been glorious this weekend here as well - chilly but sunny and lovely. xx s

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  26. i just want to go hug that tree...love this photo
    kt

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  27. We are having much of the same spring weather here on the east coast. Nothin' else to do but to soak it all up an in...and yes - breathe!!!

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  28. Love, love, love it! I don't even mind the impending rain either...as the snow will get washed away and start the greening of the grass. Enjoy!

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  29. I was on an unintended sabbatical from the blog world recently... wifing, mothering, teaching (not always in that particular order), but I couldn't wait to get back on and visit you, and see your photographs, and hear the humor in your words. You are a unique woman, Beth. Totally you!

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  30. Yesterday I was sprinkled with cherry blossoms in a sun almost 70 degrees; so unheard of at this time of year in Portland. So beautiful. Enjoy the sunshine!

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  31. Thank you Beth for taking the time to stop by my humble little blog and leave me a comment. I did not expect it as I know you have so many followers. I also drive around looking for old houses and sheds and barns. I have for years, and am just now taking pictures and putting them on my blog. They can be found under the post title...A Nod From The Past. I am not a photographer and just shoot from the heart. All of your photography is so grand. I love looking at it. :-)

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  32. check...danced, sunshined, giggled, sewed, blogged...CHECK!!

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  33. Agree, Enjoy and laugh..And the Sunshine..Yea

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  34. yes ma'm - i did just that. hope you enjoyed the weekend too

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  35. That is exactly what I've been doing all weekend. We're in the 60s, but everyone is just as delighted. And, oh Beth!! This image!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my.

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  36. sunshine really can change the flavor of the day...nice here in NY today too, feeling the sun on my face was great

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  37. That's the way we feel on a sunny day in CO, too. A little hint of ground under a wintry tree is all we need to make us believe in spring.

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  38. I am glad the sun is shinning in your part of the world and the snow is melting and spring is on it's way.
    Funny about the 40 being a heat wave as my towns coldest day ever on record is 48.2F

    We have had terrible weather here, it never rains but this weekend we have had a down pore and suffered flash flooding and massive hail and storm damage in my town. I was lucky that my house suffered no damage.

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  39. oh how i sure could go for some bubbles and hula hoops today.

    the skies are blue and the sun is out and the temp is due to hit a balmy 60 degrees... how happy this makes me!

    happy monday! xoxo

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  40. Yes-and it feels so good when venturing outside doesn't seem like work.

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  41. Yeah, we've had some balmy weather too. So nice for a change. And sunshine, oh how I love my sunshine :-)
    Happy happy dear one.
    xoxo

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  42. here in ottawa the temp hit 50 fahrenheit. shorts and t-shirts!! bloody hot, said the people. only march for crying out loud. lol.

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  43. Don't you love seeing those bare spots start to emerge?!

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  44. 43 comments. My ego slips in and asks "Will she even read this?"

    Jeff Bridges is hot and the best part, reminds me of my husband.

    If I looked like you do in bluejeans I'd post photos of myself everyday.

    I like chicken salad sandwhiches but adore tuna salad.

    I have mixed feelings about seeing Hurt Locker and Precious. Want to see what all the shouting is about, but don't want to be exposed to upsetting images and stories.

    Love your joyful energy in the snowy, sunshiny photos!

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  45. I saw a few cars with the tops down this weekend...yep...some of us are in a strange denial. Tops down but windows up and the biggest wooliest coats you could imagine. *shaking her head*

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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