#98 Don't Like Lack of Appreciation

Old Photo
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Specifically, I'm talking about Lack of Lake Appreciation, but there are a lot of things that don't get appreciated enough.

I used this 5 year old photo for my Smile & Laugh Blog photo, on Sunday. The swan image made me smile and relax.  Seeing the photo reminded me that we have a lake behind our house... and we don't make use! The bushes have grown to make it less noticeable, but it is still just steps away. Why do I not make use of the beautiful things around me?

Patio
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​The weather was beautiful on Sunday night. Don and I sat on the patio where we were somewhat enclosed by plant growth. I reminded him about the swan photo and how we used to make use of the lake. When

the kids were younger, we fished and even lugged out the canoe. As we chatted about lake memories, the sun lowered.   We walked out of the yard and watched the stunning colors in the clouds and water.  Don said, "We should just bring our chairs out here tomorrow evening."

Tuesday

The weather was lovely again.  Don graciously dragged 2 patio chairs through our back gate and placed them by the lake.  I had to laugh.  People just don't do that around here. We brought drinks in thermal mugs.  The atmosphere made my bubbly water taste like champagne.

There were fewer clouds so less sunset drama, but it felt peaceful and heavenly. It was a reminder to pause and think about what other things surround me daily, that I forget to appreciate. Is there a different place in the house where I could sit and read? Are there fun dishes I should pull out and use? Is there a forgotten instrument, game, or even a photo album that deserves some attention?  

Maybe I should grab a lawn chair and drag some of those things to the front yard next time! That would amuse my neighbors at the very least.