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icy does it

February

The temperatures here in Connecticut have been frigid and lasting for more than a couple of days.

Today, I want to share some photos with you that demonstrate these temps!

Living on the coast, we don’t often see the saltwater freezing like this!

It has been over ten years since I’ve seen the water freeze to this degree!

With the temperature in the single digits (not counting the windchill), I could barely keep my mittens off long enough to take a single photo!

So, it was very hard to get a few shots to share.

I hope you looking at these photos while you are someplace warm…or, at least enjoying a warm cozy weekend indoors!

Thanks for stopping by. Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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summer skies at the beach

July

I definitely have a thing for clouds. No doubt about it. I am fascinated by them.

I love it in the summer when I have a little down time and I can truly appreciate the sky – especially in the evening.

Though my daughter much prefers a cloudless sky over the water – the kind of sky that creates a watercolor of pink painted across the horizon – like this one,

I prefer a cloudy sky. The clouds provide an endless variety of unique skies and reflections of colors. The photos I am sharing here are just a few examples – none are altered with filters or in any way – they are just images taken with a phone camera.

During the bright daytime sky, the clouds still provide endless beauty. . .

I hope I have inspired you to look to the sky this holiday weekend and to be mindful of the clouds!

Thanks for stopping by!

Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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balmy and the beach

February

What to do on a 70-degree day in February? Head to the beach, of course! Connecticut does not usually experience temperatures this high in February, so a trip to the beach, no matter how short, seemed in order!

Today I am sharing a few photos from that warm day earlier this week.

I wanted you to see how the fog had created some really cool views by making the water and the sky appear as one.

Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a wonderful weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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take a breath

August

Did you know yesterday was National Relaxation Day?

It seems odd to me to assign a relaxation day on a day when so many people are starting a busy work week. Am I the only one that needs to hit the ground running on a Monday morning? I think this day should be renamed ‘National Take 5 Minutes of Relaxation Time’ for the average person to realistically participate! If you have a whole day free to relax, you probably don’t need to!

With that being said, I am sharing my most recent relaxation time – not an entire day, mind you – but, a couple of hours on the water with some friends.

I hope these photos will inspire you to take your ‘5 minutes’ of relaxation time. Take a deep breath and truly relax – even if only for the few minutes it takes you to look through these photos.