One of my favorite things from the trip was going into the butterfly room at St. Louis Zoo. I called it the room of magic. I stood in that room in awe of all the delicate wings fluttering around me, amazed at all the colors and beauty in these simple little creatures.
It’s so easy as an adult to forget to see the amazement and magic in the simplest things. I love that I can still find that childlike wonder within myself. Still be thrilled by seeing butterflies. Still believe in fairies every time I see a lightening. Still see shapes in the clouds.
So, I send out a challenge to you on this love Thursday. Take some time to find your inner child and be amazed with the simple and beautiful things around you today. happy Love Thursday!
It’s another rainy day here in the city. I am wearing my red and pink polka-dotted rain boots. I will splash through a puddle just for you.
i have been doing that all week. pulling over to the side of the road, getting out of the car, tramping up to front doors, and asking “can i take pictures in your yard?” your flowers are so gorgeous. smiles all around. i feel good they feel good. and we all look closely at the flowers.
I have to admit that the last time I was in a butterfly room, I got in touch with my inner squeamish child and almost freaked out.
But last night, while walking the dog, I happened on a field being lit up by fireflies, and it was pure fairy magic.
Happy Love Thursday!
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I spent all morning yesterday looking at Grandma’s gardenias (my Love Thursday) while the dog kept nudging me. Today I looked at the dog and nudged the gardenias! The dog is much more responsive! Nice post.
Ice cubes in my glass of vodka! Its a simple wonder of nature! Clink, clink.
that is a beautiful photo ~happy love thursday