Six Word Fridays ~ Love

Love is a funny, funny word.

If you visit here a lot

you know that I love these

tiny little flowers... smaller than my

pinkie finger nail, they remind me

of my first love ~ the sunflower.

You also know that I love

my family...that I'm blessed with

a husband of thirty years who

becomes an even dearer friend with

each passing year. I love him.

And the two kids...I'm full

of all sorts of love for

them too ~ no surprise there, right?

But on this Friday, I'll tell

you ~ in lines of six words ~

how much I've loved this challenge.

For the 216th time I'll share

my heart, six words at a

time...and say a bitter sweet

farewell to this weekly link up.

Thanks to Melissa who got it

started, passed the torch to me

and sparked this bit of creativity!

Thanks so so so so much

to all who have joined in!

I'm guessing this won't be the

last you see of my six

word creations...I love telling tales

this way. Who knows?! I might

even go crazy, and write a

six word post on a Tuesday!!

Join in - one more time - share

your story, six words per line!

Six Word Fridays ~ Hope

{Apple Store reflection in Gucci's Window}

Boston, MA

Some say it's a baby that

brings hope this time of year.

Others usher in hope each evening,

lighting their candles one by one.

And can't forget those who hope
to hear hooves on their roof.

For me, I think it's safe

to say that whether we exchange

gifts or not...whether we've asked

for hard drives or hand bags...

we're all really hoping and praying
for one thing this holiday season.

I can give some to you.
And you'll give some to me.
This one gift ~ the gift of
human kindness ~ can be offered in
our homes, our neighborhoods, our workplace...
Yes, it's the one gift I
hope everyone will give. Freely. Generously.
From one and all, to one
and all. Until this gift of
kindness reaches all around the world.

Join in the fun! Share your
story ~ just six words per line.
I'm also linking to Weekend Reflections

Six Word Fridays ~ Faith

Stormy, painful, terrifying and grim news

fills our ears, pierces our hearts.

When will it stop, we ask.

Please make it stop, we pray.

We seek out bits of good

and strain to make any sense

out of the onslaught of hate.

So much - so very much - insanity

in the name of ... what? Faith?

So much noise. So much rhetoric.

.....

I believe that sunshine and pretty

puddles will follow each rain storm.

I believe a vibrant, green spring

will follow each cold, gray winter.

But if I am being honest, 

I really struggle to believe that 

peace will ever find its way 

back  into this terror ridden world, 

Oh, I choose to believe that my 

neighbors are decent and kind.

I choose, each day, to treat 

others as I'd want to be 

treated myself. This is my choice.

My weapon of choice. I will

do this small thing. Make this

simple choice. Trying to make it

count...yet not believing it's enough.

Join me. I know you will.

Perhaps, one by one, we will

be able to light the way.

Join us and share your story ~ 

Remember only six words per line!

I'm also linking up with James

Six Word Fridays ~ Thank

Today, I thank God for this

place. This oh - so - special place.

Tomorrow there will be feasting and

family. My oh - so - wonderful family.

{we carve our turkey on Friday

so workers can work and married

kids can visit with two families}

So today was my day. Mine.

It was a joy to follow
 all the oh - so - familiar pathways
around my favorite pond. Horn Pond.
I spent hours wandering ~ grateful for
the reflections on the water and
the reflections that filled my heart.

So very many blessings to count

in this leaf-flying, letting go,

and oh - so - magical holiday season!

Join in and share your story ~

only Six Words in each line!

{and I'm linking with Weekend Reflections}

Six Word Fridays ~ Kind

A kind word. One kind word.

A gesture...or a helping hand.

Can Will this be my response?

Each day. Each and every day.

Each soul. Each and every soul.

When I feel it and {perhaps}

most importantly when I do not.

Now. Today. I want to remember

this: "Constant kindness can accomplish much.

As the sun makes ice melt,

kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility

to evaporate." Albert Schweitzer ... Now. Today.
I absolutely want to remember this.

Join in!

Share your story

Six words at a time!

Six Word Fridays ~ Lucky

It's such a little thing. Really.

But it makes me so happy!

I am so lucky to have 

stumbled upon these precious wild beauties.

Thanks for letting me share my

teeny tiny macro obsession with you.

Join us and share your stories

Six Words at a time!

Six word Fridays ~ Light

oh, the magic...the magic of

music and lyrics, memories and lights!

The marquee filled me with anticipation...

That single, grand piano greeted us

and the audience was all abuzz!

This show kept all its promises ~

as we strolled down memory lane, 

our guides were melody and verse...

and we caught a glimpse into

a beautiful songwriter's heart and soul.

Her story joins the many tales

these hallowed walls, mirrors and lights

can tell...just imagine all they've

seen and heard over the years!

For nearly a century, this gilded

Opera House has showcased the arts,

bearing witness to the changing culture

through the voices of our artists.

I'll take a ride down memory

lane in this place any time...

"If art reflects life, it does

so with special mirrors." Bertolt Brecht

I'm linking up to

Little Things Thursday, Mama Kat's and Weekend Reflections

If You've got a story to tell,

Six word at a time,

then please join us here for

Six Word Fridays ~ Perfect

Gray skies and still, glassy waters ~

our local foliage nearing its peak.

New England in the fall is
oh so very picture postcard perfect!




Link up here and share your story,
Six Words per line!
I'm also sharing this post with James for
Weekend Reflections

Six Word Fridays ~ Leaf

"O, how beautifully leaves grow old.

How full of light and color

are their last days." John Burroughs

Join in the fun!
Share your stories,
six words at a time!

Six Word Fridays ~ Fall

It's like a fancy card trick,

or the rabbit in the hat...

Take the afternoon light, add in

a few petals and set them

all against a backdrop of green.

Point that 50mm lens...and click!

Hocus pocus ~ the spell is cast.

The camera works its magic ~ and
I'm not embarrassed to admit that

I fall for it every time!

Join the fun!

Share your story,

Six Words at a time!

Six Word Fridays ~ Yellow

Whether filling a field, a vanGogh

vase or Monet's country kitchen, the
sunniest of all the yellow flowers
never fails to warm my heart.

Join in the fun!

Share your story,

Six Words at a time!

Six Word Fridays ~ Orange

Orange you glad that it's October?

Join in the fun!

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Six Words at a time!

Six Word Fridays ~ Gold

{Wisconsin Wedding, July, Keely Joy Photography}

Make new friends, keep the old.

One is silver...the other gold.



Link up here and share your stories ~
six words at a time!