This afternoon as I hung out the laundry, a thought occurred to me. Most days are an accumulation of ordinary moments.
Then I looked up at the old tree across our back yard. At first glance, it was just a silhouette against an azure sky.
But upon closer inspection, I noticed something wonderful.
The difference between mundane and memorable is love.
Enjoying the magic of ordinary moments,
~ Kim
There is indeed plenty of magic to be found…
By: the Fromagette on February 20, 2012
at 12:19 am
Rachel, that’s the key, isn’t it? Life is richer and fuller when we keep our eyes (and hearts) open to discovery.
By: Kimby on February 20, 2012
at 7:37 am
Magical!
By: Shary Hover on February 20, 2012
at 12:24 am
Thank you, Miss Shary!
By: Kimby on February 20, 2012
at 7:38 am
Beautiful post! Love is still in the air, even after V-Day. BTW, blue is one of my fave colours :)
By: Shirley Tay on February 20, 2012
at 12:48 am
Thanks, Shirley! Around here, you could actually say that love grows on trees… :)
By: Kimby on February 20, 2012
at 7:41 am
What a beautiful post! Thank you for the reminder…..
By: Ann on February 20, 2012
at 1:07 am
You’re welcome, Ann. I love sharing things like this! Thanks!
By: Kimby on February 20, 2012
at 7:49 am
Lovely post! People these days tend to forget to look for rushing around so much in their materialistic daily lives that they miss out on so many beautiful things that don’t need money to buy.
This gave me a nice fuzzy feel.
Thank you, Kim.
By: ping on February 20, 2012
at 4:22 am
Ping, your thoughts on rushing around are so true. I’m glad this post gave you “the warm fuzzies” — now you’ve passed them on to me. :) Thank you!
By: Kimby on February 20, 2012
at 7:54 am
Beautiful reminder of how important it is to take the time to actually NOTICE those ordinary moments. Thank you, Kim.
By: Sue Ann Gleason on February 20, 2012
at 7:14 am
Sue Ann, you have a knack for noticing things, too — and I know how much that means to you these days. Celebrate the little things, no matter how small!
By: Kimby on February 20, 2012
at 7:59 am
My sweet Kim, you know my love of the ordinary, simple and as always perfect…perfect like all your writing and photography! Love you!
By: Isabelle at home on February 20, 2012
at 7:28 am
Isabelle, we’re birds of a feather. “Daily life” does NOT need to be dull and boring. I love the way you look at things, too! Thank you.
By: Kimby on February 20, 2012
at 8:05 am
This is such a great post Kim. I am amazed at how meticulously you observe the nature. Great captures!
http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.com
By: Purabi Naha on February 20, 2012
at 8:13 am
Purabi, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked by that tree, but this was the first time I noticed ‘the heart!” I love it when things like that happen — they’re meant to be! :)
By: Kimby on February 21, 2012
at 8:18 am
The key to what it’s all about…discovery of what counts…the ordinary moments cherished and revered…love it! xoxo Ally
By: Ally's Kitchen on February 20, 2012
at 8:39 am
Ally, you have the same philosophy — cherishing those discoveries and being amazed by them all! Thanks for stopping by. :)
By: Kimby on February 21, 2012
at 8:20 am
Dear Friend,
Since my bout with breast cancer, I tend to see ORDINARY moments as EXTRAORDINARY events. I think, in this, you and I are Kindred Spirits! Thanks for sharing all your lovely, “ordinary moments”!
By: marian bahl on February 20, 2012
at 10:42 am
Marian, we are indeed Kindred Spirits — I’ve always loved your outlook on life, music, food, fun, memories… xo
By: Kimby on February 21, 2012
at 8:21 am
Dear Kimby,
Rhapsody in Blue is one of my fave Gershwin numbers. The heart on the tree might be even more special if it was made by a couple of young lovers many years ago.
I think it is little moments and images like these that make life worth living. Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts with us.
By: Chopinand @ ChopinandMysaucepan on February 20, 2012
at 5:35 pm
Dear ChopinandMy Saucepan,
That was a lovely, romantic idea — thank YOU for sharing it — I’m still smiling at the thought of it!
By: Kimby on February 21, 2012
at 8:24 am
How sweet, Kim. Great photography and insight, as always!
By: Maia on February 20, 2012
at 6:34 pm
Hi, Maia! Thanks for coming to “visit!” :)
By: Kimby on February 21, 2012
at 8:26 am
Beauty in the ordinary moments are my favorite. So special when you catch them and really see… the simple things matter. Such wonderful images and words!
By: Christy on February 20, 2012
at 8:09 pm
Christy, I loved the way you said “So special when you catch them and really see…” Being able to “really see” has been a blessing for me and I’m so glad it blessed you, too!
By: Kimby on February 21, 2012
at 8:28 am
Love to see the romance with nature! beautiful pics!
By: Gursahiba @ Exquisite Niche on February 20, 2012
at 10:08 pm
Gursahiba, you’d fall in love with the surroundings here, too. “Romance with nature” was a wonderful way to put it! :)
By: Kimby on February 21, 2012
at 8:29 am
Love your photos.. I have forgotten what “line dried” clothes smell like. Apartment living is not always the best.
By: Michael Richardson on February 21, 2012
at 6:47 pm
Mike, we’ve lived in apartments, trailer houses, a 100 yr old Victorian home and of course, “the truck” at various points in time. We also did the laundromat thing for years, until recently. (My first washer and dryer in YEARS!) But I hang the laundry out every chance I get — I think you’re right — it’s that smell — and if I figure out a way to send you some, I will. :)
By: Kimby on February 21, 2012
at 6:58 pm
What a precious thing to notice :) Thank you for sharing. I needed a reminded to look closer at the things around me.
By: Elizabeth on February 22, 2012
at 6:23 am
Hi, Elizabeth! I was thinking you were the one who notices things — very well I might add — it’s always a pleasure to see your views on the world (and Oklahoma) via your words and pictures! Thanks for coming by!
By: Kimby on February 22, 2012
at 7:57 am
My dear,
I found your blog by chance, while peeking others and I decided to check it out! I’m glad I did it, because I am really delighted with yours. It’s beautiful, well structured, interesting, sweet amazing [probably your own qualities right?] and it has completely got me hooked. I think we’re going to get along just fine! ;)
I’d like to invite you to follow each other. I’d be very pleased.
I wish you lots of success and will surely come back often
kisses
http://cottoncandy-peaches@blogspot.com/
By: aida on February 22, 2012
at 2:31 pm
Hello, Aida! Welcome and thank you for your kind comments! Heading over to your blog now… :)
By: Kimby on February 23, 2012
at 7:48 am
Love this! Most days are an accumulation of every day moments! i can’t stop thinking that phrase over and over in my head!
By: DessertForTwo on February 22, 2012
at 2:42 pm
Christina, your every day moments are about to get topsy-turvy :) — hang onto every moment you can and recognize them for the gift they are!
By: Kimby on February 25, 2012
at 7:37 pm
Beautiful post, Kimby. It make me think of another blog I read in which the writer’s husband died suddenly. She said it’s the ordinary moments she remembers most, not the birthdays and the holidays and the other milestones. The ordinary moments….so poignant.
By: Tracey Ceurvels on February 23, 2012
at 6:36 pm
Tracey, that’s why YOUR writing appeals to me. You capture the essence of moments, happening in “real time.” I can relate to the writer you mentioned — my brother passed away at a young age, and the things I remember most are not his birthdays or other special occasions — just John ‘n’ me moments. Thanks for the reminder… xo
By: Kimby on February 25, 2012
at 7:39 pm
THIS one reaches in a touches the deepest jewel of me, Kim! This one makes me weep in its exquisite nature… our nature… so extraordinarily ordinary! LOVE!! xo
By: kathleenerosprophet on February 24, 2012
at 10:08 am
Ah, Kathleen, you mentioned a “sapphire” on BWI… deep blue, true blue… those are the colors (and events) that stay with us. Thank you.
By: Kimby on February 25, 2012
at 7:41 pm
Ah, your writing, your photos your reminder to me always has been slow down, take time to enjoy the moments that make a wonderful life. Look at the trees, look at the flowers, smell them, be one with them. Take the time to simply indulge in all that is around you. They’re all blessings!
By: nasrine (@nasrine) on February 26, 2012
at 4:01 am