I awoke gently today, half-awake , eyes still closed I became aware of the fragrance of roses. My roses are blooming up a storm now. I put some in a vase in the bedroom. Pleasure before I even open my eyes feel like a special gift.
Second thought, today is the lunar eclipse but I don’t know what time.
I took my coffee out to the screen porch. All is quiet except for the birds singing their morning songs. I remind myself to try to identify what kind of bird is singing. For today I just enjoy. In the neighboring pasture two horses live, this morning they were playing charge across the field kicking up their heels. The tiny sparrows go about their business in the recently mowed grass. Sitting still and quiet they are just 3 ft away. 
Everyday is a gift but some days are super special.
“One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other.”
JANE AUSTEN, Emma
mountainmae 
Your morning sounds delightful. I love being woken up with bird song — and I love your porch.
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I added the porch last year and spend a lot of time out there. The sound of the birds.
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How inspiring! I must make the effort to get up extra early one day soon and enjoy the morning stillness before life takes over! Lovely post Mountainmae!
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I was trying for sunrise for the weekly challenge but found out the sun rises behind the mountain behind me which is why I haven’t seen it.
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this is beautiful!
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Thanks so much, I am so grateful.
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What a wonderful morning!
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I am so fortunate.
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I love the messages you send out to us in your posts. You sound like you live in a lovely area.
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I am really fortunate
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“For today I just enjoy.” Lovely thought.
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I often have to remind myself to just enjoy because there is always a next and a next project.
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