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"I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.... I am thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby." ~Nancie J. Carmody

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Out of Naugatuck

My second day off and the weather is cooperating nicely. I am savoring these last few days of having nothing imperative to do.
I got a wonderful surprise in the mail yesterday. Someone sent me the soundtrack of one of my favorite movies, Out of Africa. No card, no note, just the CD. I have always wanted that sountrack. I think that I love the movie so much because of the music and beautiful scenes of Africa. Pure magic.
Anyway, I was off early this morning to get a haircut and I popped in the CD. I cranked up the volume, opened all of the car windows and sunroof and headed off to Southbury. It was a glorious morning. All of the fruit trees are in full bloom, white, purple and pink flowers. The tulips are at their peak. The sky was so blue, the grass so green. It all took my breath away and it hit me again how blessed I am to live where I live. I hope that does not sound trite, I really mean it. The beauty of everything, the colors, the music, the clean fresh air all hit me and literally brought me to tears. Now as I sit here at my computer, I feel refreshed and so peaceful. Like I have said before, it's the simple things that make me happy.
Now, who sent me the CD? Must it remain a mystery? I love it! It was the most thoughtful gift. Thank you.

Here is a snipet of what I was listening to. Turn up your volume. Beautiful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSO3DEcyxPI&feature=related

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