It rained today….
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. You are the center of your universe, and you can make anything happen. -Ashley Smith
And the beautiful raindrops gave me something outstanding to photograph.
They’re here. The dog days of summer, where it’s too hot to do anything.
Anything active anyway……or anything that requires energy.
This is one of the hottest summers I can remember and we are not even half-way through.
So, I’ve taken note of how to spend the dog days of summer by emulating my black lab. Enjoy the AC when inside and when outside….jump in the pool for a refreshing swim.
Be sure and test the water with your toe paw first.
Then, relax and enjoy a nice summer soak to cool off.
Don’t forget to stay hydrated.
And wear sunscreen to avoid the burn, unless you are already dark (heh).
In throes of summer sizzle, I highly recommend a littel dip.
Enjoy a dog kind of day and stay cool!
This is a delightful time of year for water. The time of year when the sun rays warm and the water cools. Bathing suits are pulled out of the closet and picnic supplies are restocked. The term go jump in a lake is a good thing.
Water in summer = swimming.
Swimming is a hella good time for two little girls, especially, when it’s their first of the season. I think I have a couple of water goddesses on my hands. Good thing, I love the water too. I prefer the ocean, but I’ll take whatever I can get.
This beach is not a bad substitute.
I see lots more water in our future…..
Have you had your first swim of summer?
So many things to say about light.
Light of the world.
Light of my life.
Warm, bright, and cheerful.
So many ways to interpret light.
Observing, feeling, and seeking.
Light evokes emotions, thoughts, and desires.
Light lives, breathes, and dies.
But why say anything about light when you can see it’s brilliance in so many ways……..
A simple street lamp. A star.
A glowing heart. Love.
A neon sign. A beacon of hospitality satisfying and full. Comfort in a dark night.
A gentle glimpse of soft light in shadow.
Flowing action. Fluid movement. The wind chases the light. The light chases the day.
A static charge in a dark sky. To light the path in happy colors.
Illumination. A simple beauty in color and style.
A golden path. A hazy hillside bathed in heaven’s reflection.
Sunset. The last breath of sun. The end of a dying day. A sigh. A whisper. A goodnight.
Glorious light fitted with so many shades and tones. Can you feel it?
I think light is contagious and it’s thrilling to share it in this weekly photo challenge from The Daily Post at WordPress.
May light shine in and around you today, and always. Happy Monday!
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