A Little Break

Hi!

Just a quick post to let you know I will be away from my computer for a little while.  I will be back soon...

Have a great day!

Michelle

Memories

'Pleasure is the flower that passes; remembrance, the lasting perfume.'  -  Jean de Boufflers

'We do not remember days, we remember moments.'  -  Cesare Pavese

'To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.'  -  Thomas Campbell

This was my Grandma's perfume bottle and handkerchief.  My sister found the pair and thought I would like to take pictures of them.  She was right.

Twenty years later, memories of Grandma still put a smile on my face.  Each time I drink pop from a glass and the fizz hits my nose I think of her, because pop was a special treat only at Grandma's house.  Playing croquet is another time I think of Grandma, I learned to play in her backyard.  We made oranges with cloves stuck in them one Christmas, and now they always remind me of grandma too.  I hope someday, in the very distant future, I have a grandchild to make memories with...

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.  I enjoyed my Christmas with family, the break always goes so fast.  We did not have a white Christmas, but this morning I woke up to about 4 inches of snow on the ground.  School is cancelled and my daughter gets to sleep in, so much for getting back in the routine of things.  I will have to venture out with my camera later to capture what winter has created for us.

Today I am joining Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday.  My images were processed in Lightroom using Kim's preset prairie and in PS Elements using her textures waterfront7_magic and gift.  

Thank you for stopping by!!

Have a great week!!

Michelle

 

Kindness

My computer has a virus.

The day my computer was given the virus I went to Trader Joe, I had to get out of the house.  I got my favorite marinated mozzarella and an evergreen wreath.  The cashier made the mistake of asking how my day was going.  I let it all out, the short version, and then apologized for complaining.  He told me it was ok, to go ahead and vent if I needed to.  I told him thank you, it did help to let it out.  I made it almost to my car when I heard behind me someone yell, “Excuse me, ma’am.”   I turn around and the cashier was holding a bouquet of flowers.  He handed them to me and told me he hoped my day got better.  I cried. 

   

I guess there really are good people still out there.  

I am still keeping my Winter Gratitude List (check out this post if you would like to know more about my list).  It is helping me find reasons to like winter a little better.  For the sake of brevity I am going to share my five gratitude favorites from the past two weeks: 

Black coats – when snowflakes land on them you can see the individuality of each and every snowflake.

Icicles – I just really like icicles.

Winter Berries – they brighten up my home.

Quiet – the snow seems to act as a natural sound buffer absorbing noise and creating a quieter world.

Holiday Gatherings – reconnecting with family and friends.

Why are you grateful for winter?

Today I am joining Kim Klassen’s Friday Finds and also the class Be Still 52.  My images were textured with Kim’s texture wednesday.  The class assignment was – square, from above and two sides.  My Finds this week were kindness and a beautiful bouquet at Trader Joe, the rose above was part of that bouquet.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Have a great weekend!!

Michelle