If each man or woman could understand that every other human life is as full of sorrows, or joys, or base temptations, as full of heartaches and of remorse as his own…how much kinder, how much gentler he would be. ~ William Allen White
(Red berry hedge, with swan. Nature’s Valentine.)
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Thank you for the pictures. I do not get Up North as often as I would like. All of the memories I have from Up North are wonderful. You really make my day.
Clint
Thank you Clint so much–this area has given us a lot of love, hasn’t it?!
I do miss northern Michigan, Traverse City,Upper Michigan as well, but only in the summer. Keep the pictures coming cousin.
” Holding so gently
Sadly, warmly—close to heart:
One day I will die.
How I wish to live fully—
Awake, and completely kind.”
Beautiful, your photo!
Awake and completely kind–this is what it’s all about. Thank you Paula, as always.
Beautiful picture, and beautiful quote.
the red-flecked austerity is gorgeous!
Thank you Andrea; perfect word for this, austere beauty!