This morning I searched for a writing idea on Lynne Dorfman’s Blog and found this post about underrated joys. Who can resist a list? I am responding with my own list of underrated joys. This is a similar exercise to My Pile Of Good Things, but why not?
- First bloom on a Peggy Martin rose.
- Re-bloom on an orchid I bought at the grocery store.
- The scent of my first sip of coffee.
- My engagement ring reflecting the stained glass in church.
- A student has an Aha moment.
- Students writing poetry with me.
- My dog’s unconditional love.
- Facetime.
- Real time: “Mamere, you’re here!” Stella lights up with joy.
- Stained glass egret in my window.
- A message on Voxer.
- An egret or heron on the bayou.
- Creating something new.
- An actual letter in the mailbox.
- Being with family.
- Chats after church.
- Comments: Sally has a good post today celebrating comments.
- A ping from the Ring: “There is motion in your Wood duck House.”
- My mother’s voice.
- Hitting publish on a Slice.
What is on your list?
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