Monday, November 16, 2009

simple things...blue monday

how could i resist two thoughtful invitations...

today is Blue Monday over at Sally's lovely blog,



& the Simple Things party over in Christina's wonderful world:




so some simple things on this blue monday...

~the first breath of light on the horizon
~the first twink.l.ing star glimpsed in the night sky
~mother bird feeding her little ones
~tiny efficient ant colonies
~opaque recollections
~chives on a cheese & lettuce sandwich{chives make any ordinary sandwich taste gourmet!}
~the delectable taste of watermelon{its cooling capacity, sweet grainy flavour & sublime colouring;the perfect compliment to a hot Summer's day}
~the tumbled edges of watercolour paper...& its bumpy surface
~the camaraderie of a hearty handshake
~a dimple in a smiling cheek
~rain on the rooftop
~words, in all their melodious perpetuation{& the hum of silent letters in words like honeycomb & rhythmn}
~my little sister saying {when things dont go as planned} "uh-oh, its gone pear shaped!"
~love, the essential ingredient for humanity
~blossoms on trees
~Christmas time/the spirit of giving beyond oneself

i was pondering whether i had blue photos

for Blue Monday


& i remembered these


taken a few weeks ago when i went for an early morning drive


i have heard about all your love of mornings
& read the words of Miss Christina saying "she sets her alarm clock just to watch the sun rise"


then one morning, when nothing in particular was wrong{but the heart needed a little peptalk}


i took a 6:30am drive into our Botannic Gardens, & listened to our river tugging at the house boats...people were cycling/walking/running/bustling, birds were singing/plants were growing/sun was shining...the whole atmosphere was thriving{in a dulcet harmony of loveliness!!!}

Happy Blue Monday! Today is remembering the simple things in the courtyard of the heart!!!

16 comments:

  1. Thank you Pearl, for meeting the challenge! Have a Happy Blue Monday.

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  2. aren't you the most beautiful of souls. your morning sounds so inviting.
    and such beautiful light, you have stumbled upon. xo

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  3. What an inspiring list! Lovely words! And your blue Monday photos are wonderful!
    Not a big fan of pink but your blog gives a sweet, cosy dimension to it. Love it!

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  4. What beautiful photographs. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. Have a wonderful Blue Monday.

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  5. Beautiful photographs and lovely simple things. I too love the feel of watercolour paper...hadn't really thought about it until I saw your list and thought "aha"!

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  6. a glimpse of dawn is one of my very favorite simple things! it is worth so much to get up a bit early.

    your world is so beautiful!
    xo

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  7. rain on the rooftop is glorious. I will try the chives on my sandwich

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  8. Your list is full of romance..which I love. I do also adore the rain as well.

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  9. beautiful shots - and i love your sister's saying. it's brilliant

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  10. you amaze me as always friend!...pink and blue is so simple!

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  11. Happy Pearl lustered Tuesday Cheona!
    Your sisters' quote "when things dont go as planned...... "uh-oh, its gone pear shaped"! is my favorite. Also love the morning so much!!
    Hope you are having a happy tuesday!
    xox
    Constance

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  12. Ah.. and what beautiful pictures you chose for Blue Monday! Blessings!

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  13. Pearl, these are such lovely, lovely shots and thoughts, too.

    Checking in from Pink Saturday. I had internet troubles all week, so I'm a tad slow on the visting this week, but I wanted to drop by and visit.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  14. Lovely images to celebrate shades of blue, hope the weekend is treating you well.

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