good morning beautiful

Today  ~ by Billy Collins

If ever there were a spring day so perfect,  so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze

that made you want to throw open all the windows in the house

and unlatch the door to the canary's cage, indeed, rip the little door from its jamb,

a day when the cool brick paths and the garden bursting with peonies

seemed so etched in sunlight that you felt like taking

a hammer to the glass paperweight on the living room end table,

releasing the inhabitants from their snow-covered cottage

so they could walk out  holding hands and squinting

into this larger dome of blue and white,

          well, today is just that kind of day.

"every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." ~ Henry Ward Beecher

This morning was such a beautiful morning, after a whole night of rain and thunderstorms...it was just too beautiful to not drive around a few back roads and try to capture the mist and fog lifting off the gorgeous green mountains.  If only there was such a camera that could capture the five senses...this would have been the perfect time to use it...  okay, it's really time for me to pack.. xo

"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about"

my beautiful, beautiful boy...happy sigh....

Comments

[shari]

all so beautiful. happy packing!

[sperlygirl]

bella! sending you lots of good traveling wishes for your journey. enjoy the thrill of it all. :) xoxo s

[kateri]

His skin is so yummy...how can you stand it??? You must just nibble on him all day. And the skies...oh the skies...

Don't you sometimes wish for someday to have a life like May Sarton...where all you have to do everyday is be present and create? Well, I guess we have tha tnow, minus some small details...like big responsibilities...but ohhhhh life is grand :)

Missing you...loving you...and wishing you a safe and beautiful journey!

[kateri]

And the painting! It's the one that was on your desk in the photo the other day...I LOVE it! her skirt is glowing...

[Kate Robertson]

Misty,

I love your new painting, she is lovely, the tree in her dress is great. I do like Billy Collins too. The quote of Beecher's is a favorite too. A perfect post all along.

Good Luck on the trip to Oz, I am sure it will be fantastic beyond words. You'll be missed.

Kate

[Judy Wise]

Thank you for a beautiful post. Beauty surrounds your life. And I agree with Kateri - a life with nothing but being present and creating *sigh*. In the meantime, happy travel.

[katie]

breath-taking... your nature photos, J, your painting, you...

the endless sky filled with those amazing clouds and that round - i want to climb into the picture and walk down it, staring up into the sky.

carrying you with me in my heart, always...
xo

[katie]

"road", not round - when will i learn to proofread...

[Cinda Rae Oliverio]

It's a HALLELUJAH DAY!!! indeed! The sun just popped out!! as I am typing this! HAPPY TRAILS sweet gal, everything here is LOVELY! xo, Cinda

[Heather]

mmm...love Billy Collins, love your beautiful painting, love your darling boy and love my darling boy too...life is soooo good.

[Candace]

When you hit Oz, think positive. Remember everything. Play nice. Share.

One day, I will make it there --

Don't you adore Billy Collins? I do and I definitely adore those photos of your very own lovely Blue Boy...
Proud for you. Go get 'em, kid!

Thumbs up,
Candace

[Mary Beth]

Happy Mother's Day darlin. Your gloriously happy children are proof of your dedication and success. Have a wonderful day. And cherish......as I know you do.

[linni]

All giggles...and cuddles...and lovels...(love-els):-) xx

[Catherine]

Are you sure you can't just swing by and get me on your way?

[Jamie]

I'm sure you are about to pop with excitement. Happy travels - enjoy the time on the flight to catch up on your reading, or dreaming, or whatever it is that makes you happy.

[Elizabeth]

beauty beauty everywhere!

love the new banner love the way you put up the photos with "tape" love the sentiment of the poem and photos-- ahhhh, beauty

[Brian]

Wow, I love the view from the gravel road. I used to drive roads like that up in Rockingham County, and before that down in Rockbridge County (where there are some really beautiful spots if you're willing to explore beyond the paved byways). Where is this one?

[Agnieszka-Anna]

Misty, thank you for inspirations