A simple post on simple things = one powerful message.
Like melanie, I'm inspired to make a list of my own small pleasures.
June 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Anonymous said...
Ooooh loving your beautiful happy things. And yet no licking? Hmm, perhaps you need to practice more? Would make an interesting shot too...
I will play along later, lovely idea I will stop by Christina's blog. I'm a bit stuck today too as, takes a moment, I'm working today. How to blog and connect with my virtual world when being paid a daily rate for someone else? Harumph.
So when did you write this post? Last night I was working on one post and everything was just so jumbled. It has been a crazy week and it was just hard to put it all to pen or pixel. HItting a point opposite of writer's block--too much to say. So I sat back and decided to keep it simple, figuring the rest will fall into place when the right time comes. I wrote a simple post about a simple thing that brings me joy. How nice to see that my assignment is already done!
yeah, like the wv says: ossim ("awesome" with a little 'tude!)
I love the way you see things. I'd havesaid "flowers" "rocks" "planes" " bricks" I need your eye. Or thoughts. Or something... Anyway, great post as always. I'll be doing one as well...
I thought the same thing about the flowers, they look a little like the Kremlin. Which I always thought looked a little like an easter basket full of decorative eggs. Your feet talking to you yet? Yellow shoes should not be so mean to you.
I love these kinds of lists, it completely puts things in perspective, especially if you're having a mediocre day: http://anenlightenedheart.blogspot.com/
*beautiful* photos and delightful sweet things! i love the side of the plane entertainment- very cool. what airline is that? thank you- enjoyed visiting!
These are all good ones. I love the name of your blog. I have visited before but haven't commented.I will be back.
June 10, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Anonymous said...
STopping back to say thanks so much for suggesting this, I LOVED doing it. My photos are gigantic though, need to resize them...but then they are all pretty things...sigh.
I wish I had seen this before I did my post - but may use it for tomorrow. I post a gratitude and favorite thing every day (if I remember) on the side bar of my blog.... they are almost simple things.
My favorite simple thing is hot running water. I may be over simplifying it. But, several times a year we spend a weekend at the hunting shack and during the summer we camp - both of these excursions do not come with hot running water - it is something I appreciate every day.
As I play along with Christina, I find myself visiting all her friends tonight. Let me tell you, it is a lovely way to spend an evening. And of course, Julie, you surprise me. I have never seen airplanes with a sense of humor. Much less an airplane with a love of poetry. I am inspired. And, very simply, delighted by this. Yes, I am.
Love this list! I'm right there with you about the rocks. I can't tell you how many time I've had to pay extra to come home from almost anywhere because I simply could not leave rocks behind! Thanks for sharing
I was in London fighting the transit strike, so missed this. Lovely simple things you've gathered here.
June 16, 2009 at 10:20 PM
christina at soul aperture had the brilliant idea of doing a blog on june 10 of the simple things that make you happy. i love to make lists and i knew i'd be busy this week, so it was nice to have wednesday taken care of.
[Image]stones.always stones.what could be simpler?[Image]the architectural beauty of plantsi see russian churches when i look at these chives[Image]poetry on the streets of oslo[Image]a sense of humor on the side of a plane[Image]and another plane[Image]and one more.
and then there's chemistry.
the chemistry you have with people.
i don't have a picture of that.
but it makes me happy.
and that's enough simple, joyful things for a wednesday.
what are the simple things that make you happy?play along today on your blog.but be sure to let christina know.
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Close this window Jump to comment formlove your simple things! i'm inspired to make a little list of my own!
June 10, 2009 at 6:44 AM
I love people watching, especially kids at play, gives me so much joy inside.. great list :)
June 10, 2009 at 7:25 AM
I've done one too! http://begoodbegoodatit.blogspot.com/2009/06/simple-things-in-life.html
June 10, 2009 at 8:03 AM
A simple post on simple things = one powerful message.
Like melanie, I'm inspired to make a list of my own small pleasures.
June 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Ooooh loving your beautiful happy things. And yet no licking? Hmm, perhaps you need to practice more? Would make an interesting shot too...
I will play along later, lovely idea I will stop by Christina's blog. I'm a bit stuck today too as, takes a moment, I'm working today. How to blog and connect with my virtual world when being paid a daily rate for someone else? Harumph.
Have a happy day.
June 10, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Love the poem in Norwegian. How does it end?
June 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Can it say: Livet har lært mig ikka at tro på talemåder? Can't make out the last word.
June 10, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Love the poems but my favourite is the chemistry. If I ever learn to unravel that mystery I will be a wise woman.
June 10, 2009 at 10:02 AM
glad you guys were inspired. it seems like a good thing for a wednesday.
it does say "livet har lært mig ikke at tro på talemåder
i'm not sure i understand it, but think it's probably quite profound.
it's actually more like lines from plays, not really poetry strictly speaking, so i kinda misrepresented.
June 10, 2009 at 10:31 AM
I've never seen poems on the plane. That's probably because I never get a chance to focus on the outside too much.
I love this simple things thing, I need to do mine now.
June 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM
So when did you write this post? Last night I was working on one post and everything was just so jumbled. It has been a crazy week and it was just hard to put it all to pen or pixel. HItting a point opposite of writer's block--too much to say. So I sat back and decided to keep it simple, figuring the rest will fall into place when the right time comes. I wrote a simple post about a simple thing that brings me joy. How nice to see that my assignment is already done!
yeah, like the wv says: ossim ("awesome" with a little 'tude!)
June 10, 2009 at 11:04 AM
So endearing...I'll be looking at chives in a whole new way now. I love it! Great post.
June 10, 2009 at 12:42 PM
our mind's eye allows us simplicity if we allow it to.
June 10, 2009 at 2:16 PM
hello to windows of your simple things! fascinating
June 10, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Love the one about chemistry!
And the poem for the birds. This is great list. Thank you.
xox
Constance
June 10, 2009 at 4:01 PM
"the architectural beauty of plants
i see russian churches when i look at these chives"
i love your eye! And your warm heart.
thank you for playing along, my friend.
xo
June 10, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Great post and great pics! I may borrow this for today....
I want to go to Norway now. Words on the streets--awesome.
June 10, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Wonderful images and moments--terrific! Love your creative space here. I'm an American living in Norway--great to meet you. :o)
June 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM
I love the way you see things. I'd havesaid "flowers" "rocks" "planes" " bricks" I need your eye. Or thoughts. Or something...
Anyway, great post as always. I'll be doing one as well...
June 10, 2009 at 5:48 PM
I thought the same thing about the flowers, they look a little like the Kremlin. Which I always thought looked a little like an easter basket full of decorative eggs. Your feet talking to you yet? Yellow shoes should not be so mean to you.
June 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM
those are really cool!!
June 10, 2009 at 7:15 PM
I love stones as well, thank you for reminding me of their simple beauty!
June 10, 2009 at 7:47 PM
I love these kinds of lists, it completely puts things in perspective, especially if you're having a mediocre day:
http://anenlightenedheart.blogspot.com/
Thanks to all who have inspired!
S
June 10, 2009 at 8:27 PM
I so do love stones too! Wonderful list.
June 10, 2009 at 8:56 PM
inspiring list
those are chives?! they are absolutely beautiful - very much like Russian churches
love your About Me, btw
June 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
*beautiful* photos and delightful sweet things!
i love the side of the plane entertainment- very cool. what airline is that?
thank you- enjoyed visiting!
elsa in germany
www.elsaaraya.com
June 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
i can't keep up with answering everyone, but i love so many new people stopped by! christina started a beautiful thing today!!!
and to answer at least on question--the airline is Scandinavian (SAS). :-)
June 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM
These are all good ones. I love the name of your blog. I have visited before but haven't commented.I will be back.
June 10, 2009 at 9:28 PM
STopping back to say thanks so much for suggesting this, I LOVED doing it. My photos are gigantic though, need to resize them...but then they are all pretty things...sigh.
Hope your feet are talking to you again!
June 10, 2009 at 9:31 PM
I wish I had seen this before I did my post - but may use it for tomorrow. I post a gratitude and favorite thing every day (if I remember) on the side bar of my blog.... they are almost simple things.
My favorite simple thing is hot running water. I may be over simplifying it. But, several times a year we spend a weekend at the hunting shack and during the summer we camp - both of these excursions do not come with hot running water - it is something I appreciate every day.
w.v. is light - not kidding
June 10, 2009 at 10:49 PM
I love the poems on the planes and your stones in the basket are gorgeous.
June 11, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Beautiful post and I had no idea that chives had heads... thanks for enlightening me... as usual. Happy end of the week to you!!!!
June 11, 2009 at 2:49 AM
i'm so surprised at the poems on the outside of the plane — i had no idea!
wonderful list!
June 11, 2009 at 4:29 AM
As I play along with Christina, I find myself visiting all her friends tonight. Let me tell you, it is a lovely way to spend an evening. And of course, Julie, you surprise me. I have never seen airplanes with a sense of humor. Much less an airplane with a love of poetry. I am inspired. And, very simply, delighted by this. Yes, I am.
June 11, 2009 at 5:35 AM
Love this list! I'm right there with you about the rocks. I can't tell you how many time I've had to pay extra to come home from almost anywhere because I simply could not leave rocks behind! Thanks for sharing
June 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM
What a great post and those iPhone photos look pretty damn good.
June 12, 2009 at 4:52 AM
I was in London fighting the transit strike, so missed this. Lovely simple things you've gathered here.
June 16, 2009 at 10:20 PM