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The calm before the storm

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Something woke me early this morning and the lake was beautiful.  Flat and calm, touched with the early morning sun – I had to run out and try to capture the peacefulness.

Of course last night I had thrown just about all my clothes in the washer, so everything was wet.  No problem, I’ll just scoot out in my pj’s, who’s to see?  It’s 6:30 in the morning, Alabama time.


The lake had that early morning stillness about it.  Nothing to break the reflections, soft insect and bird noises.  No people sounds.

The water looked so inviting, it made me want to run and jump off the dock.  But yet there was  something of a classical painting about it, and I didn’t want to disturb the quiet serenity.

All too soon the lake will be churning with weekenders and holiday visitors, and we won’t see this peacefulness for several days.  So I turned to tiptoe back to the house.  Then sprinted as I heard my neighbor bellow hello to a friend pulling up in their driveway.

Drats.  Hope my pjs looked like walking shorts!

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

8 thoughts on “The calm before the storm

  1. That just sounds so wonderful. I love the peaceful water. Diana

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  2. Well then come on over Diana…and bring the dogs! LOL! After the 4th it will all calm down again…

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  3. Morning is always my favorite time when near water. Looks beautiful.

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  4. Beautiful lake! Don’t worry, I’m sure no one noticed your pjs!

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  5. It’s hard to tell pjs from regular clothes these days, so you’re probably safe. Lovely morning – what a wonderful thing to wake up to.

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  6. Ahhh…breathing in that lovely morning lake-peaceful-calm-smooth feeling. It is the most magical time, isn’t it? I agree with everyone. Pjs are the new cool, you know. 🙂

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  7. Beautiful photos and words. Calm early mornings are enchanting. As for the PJs, I’ve been known to answer my door in them!

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  8. Gorgeous pictures! I love the stillness of the water before it’s “spoiled” by people running around in it and splashing it around. And hopefully your PJs don’t have bunny rabbits on them. Though maybe that would increase the cool factor.

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