“Elegance is not being noticed, it’s about being remembered” – Giorgio Armani
Swinging
Contentment. The cat likes to pretend she’s on the fence to do some forest bathing but I think she’s just up there to keep an eye on the neighbor’s dog.
Scenes from the neighborhood. I was so captivated by the sweetness of the little girl walking slowly with her grown-up that I followed them for a block and a half in order to get a closer shot.
Pictures that make you smile!
Surprised By Joy 
My favorite is the first one. Miss O deep in thought. I’d save that one. Oh the places and things she’s thinking about. Well done mom!!
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I loved that moment too, Brian. It seemed golden!
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The neighborhood looks beautiful, Wynne. Idyllic. It must be a place that is easy to fall in love with.
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What an astute observation. I feel lucky to live here. Thanks, Dr. Stein!
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Cooper looks very chilled Wynnw.
Love all your photographs.
Thank you.
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You are so right, Maggie! Thank you!
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i love the feel of your neighborhood, the people, the pace, the animals, the spaces
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Thank you, Beth! If you ever get out this way…come visit us!
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That yard, and beautiful blue bird skies!
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Right, Deb? In April, too. Isn’t that lovely?
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I love the yard full of flowers and child walking. Thanks for another dose of goodness Wynne.
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Thank you, Brad!
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The photos are so bright, is seems you are having a beautiful spring in Seattle, is it usual?
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Good question, Cristiana. We had a mix of sun and rain and I think that’s pretty usual for us!
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The tulips are amazing…I thought, is that AI lol…they look so perfect. We have beautiful peonies this spring.
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Oh, I love peonies. Those tulips are amazing – my neighbor spends a lot of time making that garden come to life and from what I can tell, no AI is involved. 🙂
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lol…we all have to take a second look these days but your neighbor’s hard work shows. That garden is a work of art.
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What a gorgeous garden! Love the photo you captured of the walk hand in hand of the older and younger.
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Thanks, Rebecca! I was so captivated by that pair too. They stayed hand-in-hand as they moseyed down the block in the most delightful way!
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So sweet. Uplifting little moment.
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How beautiful your Springtime! Enjoying the relaxation in your photos.
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Relaxation – perfect word for it. Thanks, VJ!
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Welcome
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Your daughter on the swing is lovely and that house with the flowers is gorgeous!
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Two of my favorites as well. Thanks, Dale!
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All beautiful moments that we are lucky to get a closer peek into. Love the swinging Miss O, the spying cat, and that sweet sweet little girl with her grown up. These moments do work like atoms that spark little joys in our day!
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Ab, you’ve captured it so well. Atoms that spark little joys — perfectly said! Have a great week, my friend!
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I love the yard with the tulips–how beautiful! And Simone is no doubt keeping watch for all dangers!
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You are so right, Belinda! Exactly!
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My cheeks hurt from smiling, Wynne! So lovely…every pic a gem and a heart song. ❤️😉❤️
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Ah, what a beautiful comment. You are such a great writer, my friend! ❤ Thank you!
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So many good photos including Mt. Rainier, sunny skies, a beautiful yard, the child and woman walking. The photos of your kids and Cooper are so good. Also your cat reminds me of my Olive who used to sit on our wall in Palm Springs and she thought she was hiding in our hedge, but her big tail hung down the white wall!
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That’s so funny. Oh, Olive!! 🙂
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I love all the photos, and I can understand why you were so enchanted by the child. So many precious moments!
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Precious moments — you said it perfectly, Erin. True, true!
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o these are bright and wonderful ; and that sign on Dunns Lumber : their writer is so clever : he should be a script writer: maybe he is and Dunn’s Lumber is a side hustle 🙂
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You’re right – maybe he is!! Thanks, John!
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Love that sign!
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It’s a good one, right? 🙂
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Yes!
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Lots of contentment in those pics! 🙂
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Perfectly said, Doug!
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Wow- that flower house! Did I see in a comment that it’s your neighbors? I love that you followed the walkers to get a better shot! 😁😎💪📸
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Thank goodness Cooper was giving me a good cover story otherwise it would have looked creepy. 🙂
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The quote makes one pause and ponder…. The yard full of flowers is a dream. 🌷🌼🌹🌷💞
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Perfectly said, Rose! Thank you!
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Spring has really sprung for your neighborhood and after school activities- love the baseball diamond. I am sure Mr. D is making it count. My favorite photo is of the little girl guiding her escort down the sidewalk and you are correct, atoms are tricky. Enjoy the week ahead, time is clicking off until summer. Peace.
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Time is clicking — you are so right, Clay! I imagine your year end is creeping up soon. Yes, make every day count!! Hope you have a great week!
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I love that little house with all the tulips out front. Beautiful!
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Isn’t it stunning? She does such a great job!
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Looks like Ms. O is pondering the world along with the dog and cat! I too like the flower house!
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Ah yes, Miss O has gotten to the age of pondering!! Thank you, Mary!
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Stalker!!
J/K. There was an elderly couple holding hands in the SLC airport as I was passing through, and I thought that was the sweetest thing. I expect that to be me and Tara in a couple of decades!
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That’s so sweet! I know — thank goodness for Cooper giving me a cover story! 🙂
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You followed them? Wynne, I love that. Great pics! Your images always make me smile. Hugs, C
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Wonderful photos, and Cooper got a lot of love this week. I really like his photo in the yard enjoying a moment of Zen. 🐶🧘♂️
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