"Smiling's my favorite."

I just like to smile.  Smiling's my favorite.  -Buddy, the Elf

Joy and Sorrow Are Friends

I have always tried to separate joy and sorrow, as if you can only feel one as soon as the other has ushered out.  And don't even think of feeling the other way again until you have cleaned up and swept out every emotional crumb of the current emotion.

Exhausting.

I have decided to let them hold hands.
It's a bit heavy at the moment, but it is much more peaceful.

*My sunrise photo from a week ago.

Love...

...love.

Yellow Rain Coat

let us have no regrets, my friend
we are here again
that is good