We drove across the state on scenic Alligator Alley... saw McMansions (ugh) north of Bonita Springs where shabby beach cottages used to be... checked into our beachfront room (the same hotel we used to vacation with family decades ago)... spent time at both the gulf and the pool... had some of the most delicious pizza we've ever eaten... applied aloe and cucumber peel-off face masques (!)... saw a rainbow (above)... read (a lot!)... walked along the beach and collected shells... visited The Silver Witch and picked up trinkets for the kids... saw an almost-perfect sunset... enjoyed another delicious dinner... begged for (and were granted) a late check-out... sad to leave, but reconnected and grateful for the experience... ☀🌈
It is indeed Feel Good Friday (coming in just barely under the wire!) and, as is tradition, five items below of beauty, interest, and humor to brighten/enlighten your day/weekend/week. Enjoy!
~ Face the Music: Singer-songwriter Dar Williams is back with ‘I’ll Meet You Here’: The album is scheduled for release on Oct. 1 (TODAY!!!).
And this Spotlight Album Review: Dar Williams "I’ll Meet You Here"
~ The Melting Face Emoji Has Already Won Us Over: Of the 37 new emojis approved this year, one has stood out as a visual proxy for our collective malaise.
~ Michaela Coel's Inspiring Emmy Speech in Full: 'Do Not Be Afraid to Disappear': Accepting her award at the 2021 Emmys, Coel, becoming the first Black woman to take home the prize, dedicated her prize to "every survivor of sexual assault" and gave a nod to aspiring writers across the world.
~ Disney updates content warning for racism in classic films: When played on the Disney+ streaming service, films such as Dumbo, Peter Pan and Jungle Book now flash up with a warning about stereotypes.
~ The Caring Community Newsletter (scroll about halfway down): I hope this comes through. It will be out officially tomorrow, but had to share a sneak-peek tonight. I am very proud of my work... 😍
BOOK: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls, David Litchfield (Illustrator)
POEM: If You Want the Rainbow by Amy Baskin
QUOTE: “This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
POEM: If You Want the Rainbow by Amy Baskin
—inspired by Dolly Parton’s infinitely wise words
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow
you gotta put up with the rain.”
But storms can hit harder than any blow.
Just when you need relief, the skies will flow
and pummel you with tears and aches and pain.
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,
kiss your hurts and hug them close. Above all, take it slow.
And breathe! Losing your shit cannot be called “a gain;”
your storms can hit harder than any blow!
Get wet. Jump in puddles toe-to-toe.
Take a stroll, hand-in-hand with a friend. This is sane.
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,
thank the rain! It saturates you ‘til you know
you cannot get any wetter. Head inside. Get dry again
once storms have hit harder than any blow.
Towel off. Drink tea. Cuddle. Then work hard! And throw
aside the fears that you can’t take it. Let those wane.
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,
know storms hit hard. They’re part of getting clean and letting go.
QUOTE: “This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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