Change Is Hard

…but change is certain.

Smiling?

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I’m still driving home from my month in Alabama. I should be home tomorrow afternoon.

Walking on the Gulf of Mexico beach early in the morning.

Today I left a friend’s house in TN a bit later than I might have had I stayed in a hotel, but it was so much fun to visit that I didn’t mind. And then I took a 3 hour detour in the wrong direction so that I could see a big waterfall.

Sunset at our lake house.

Which I saw, but the pictures of which are still on my camera and I don’t have time to download them tonight, my last night on the road.

Sun making water sparkle.

I’m not even totally sure what day it is…or whether I posted a ‘smile’ post this week.

A long walk in a wildlife preserve.

So in case I did not, which is highly likely, here are a few things that made me smile this week!

Light in general.

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.

29 thoughts on “Smiling?”

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  2. Denise
    February 28, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    I cannot wait to see more pictures! Safe travels home! Katie will probably be delirious with joy to have you home (after she gets over her mad!). 😊

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  3. Carol
    February 28, 2021 at 10:42 pm

    Lovely lovely. Be safe.

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  4. Beth Ann Chiles
    March 1, 2021 at 7:20 am

    Such beauty everywhere. Happy you could take time to enjoy it.

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  5. trentpmcd
    March 1, 2021 at 7:36 am

    Nice photos. Glad you had a good time on your little vacation. I’m sure Katie will be happy to see you!

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  7. Kathy
    March 1, 2021 at 9:15 am

    What nice pictures–I am smiling too. And hope you are having a safe and enjoyable trip home. That’s a long detour to make, but I love how you “go for it” and do it anyway!

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  8. Debbie
    March 1, 2021 at 11:20 am

    I think you’re coming back at a good time, Dawn — maybe old man winter is slipping off into the distance in preparation for spring (and besides, I’ll bet the Princess has missed her mama!). Safe travels to you!

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  9. TheHiddenEdge
    March 1, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    So envious – we are still in lockdown here. These are lovely photo reminders. 😊

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  10. dprastka
    March 2, 2021 at 12:25 am

    BEAUTIFUL photos and safe travels! Princess Katie will be so excited to see you! 💜

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  11. Robin
    March 3, 2021 at 6:44 am

    Beautiful set of images. They certainly made me smile. Since I’m working backwards, I know you arrived home safely. 🙂

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  12. Ju-Lyn
    March 4, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    I’ve jumped the gun and read your most recent post, so I know you made it home safely!
    I love how you do a road trip – taking significant detours to enjoy a waterfall is not really a detour but a trip all on its own merits!
    Thank you for sharing your lovely memories and images.

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