In the words of Frank Costanza, on Seinfeld, “Serenity Now!”
These are the words that my wonderful family and friends might be saying after the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. In my home state of New Jersey, as you know, many are enduring extreme flooding and days without power, heat and water. People in the greater New York region are facing situations that they never imagined could happen.
I am thinking of you all every day.
Here are some photographs that may help bring down your blood pressure, make you smile or give you a moment of tranquility. I send my warm wishes for a quick recovery to you all.
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” ~ Victor Borge
Keep on Smiling, Kiawah Island, SC
“If we couldn’t laugh we would all go insane.” ~ Robert Frost
Say Cheese! Savannah, GA
After a storm comes a calm. ~ Matthew Henry
Tranquil Morning on Honey Pond, VT
If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. ~Mother Teresa
Water Lily, Thailand
Serenity is knowing that your worst shot is still pretty good. ~Johnny Miller
White Rocks and Stream, Bend, OR
Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy. ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
All is Calm, Armstrong Redwoods, CA
Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good as far as it can be obtained. ~ C.S Lewis
Make a Wish
When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out. ~ Elizabeth Bowen
Morning Salutations, Asheville, NC
Jane Lurie Photography 
The black and white is definitely soothing – I never thought of that before. Although the alligator might not be lowering anyone’s blood pressure! 🙂 BEAUTIFUL! 🙂
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Adrian, Thank you so much!. Glad you like the B&W and yeah, the gator smiling is better than the gator lunging 🙂
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Well Jane, you know I loved happy Mr. Gator! 😀
Great post
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Hey Phil, Thank you! Glad you like my smiley guy. One of your specialties. Appreciate your comment!
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Thanks, I needed that! Some smiles and some tears. Love to you today.
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Thanks so much, Kris. Emotional time for many. Love to you, too.
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Thank you! I needed that this morning!! Calm, beauty, serenity topped off with a little joy and laughter…
xo
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Hi Ginny, So happy it brought those good feelings to you. I thought of you when I posted the smiling dog 🙂 Thanks for letting me know.
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Very calming…. Thank u…
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Thanks, April. Hope you liked seeing Honey Pond… special spot.
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I like how the little shack in “Tranquil Morning on Honey Pond, VT” acts as a focal point. It’s so small compared to the nature around it, but really draws in attention.
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Gordon- Thank you! I agree, that little shack makes the photo. Glad you like that image of our dear friend’s beautiful farm.
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Sometimes things are just best seen in black and white! Being in touch with our BASIC needs is important. I’m sure many took heart and were consoled by your images.
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Hi Leah, You know, it’s true, I saw this post in black and white. Yes, basic emotions. Thanks so much- love your insights.
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