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ByShaeDown near the bottom of the crossed-out list of things you have to do today, between “green thread” and “broccoli” you find that you have penciled “sunlight.” Resting on the page, the word is as beautiful, it touches you as if you had a friend and sunlight were a present he had sent you from…
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i’m jealous. i love sunrises, and the big sure coast.
happy new year to you! that photo is gorgeous! :)
Happy New Year! What a gorgeous and inspiring photo!! I haven’t been to Big Sur in way too many years. Thanks for the reminder that I must go there again someday. :)
Happy, happy new year, Shae! Here’s hoping that your 2012 is filled with grace and inspiration!
Thank you, thank you, and thank you, friends. I wish the same to you!