Friday, June 13, 2014

Glowing welcome, happiness and ramblings

- The symbol for my favorite non-profit organization in Atlanta is a gaslight, symbolizing that the light is always on for those who need shelter and help.  I was there yesterday on a work errand and realized I'd sailed by this light so many times, but never really noticed it.  The light just happened to be on yesterday during the mid-morning.  I love the glowing welcome of it.

- There's also a community center near the entrance to the main building where lots of activity is going on during the day.   There was happy hubbub streaming out of the door when I passed.  Some children had been playing with chalk in the parking lot and this message made me smile, "I love God because he made Mr. Beau."  Mr. Beau must be a kind and loving person.

- Yesterday on the way in to work I was sitting in traffic in front of  a small shopping center where the dry cleaner I use is open at 7am.  I could see the smiling lady who takes in orders at the front desk cheerfully working as usual and thought how hard that job must really be.  It's hot in there and there are lots of fumes, and almost certainly less than happy people sometimes.  Yet - she smiles on.  It's amazing sometimes to think of all the people around us who make our lives easier - people like the dry cleaning lady and Mr. Beau.

The photos above were taken with my iPhone, which I use about 75% of the time to take photos.  It's so handy.  I spotted a wonderful link this morning in the Washington Post that shows iPhone photographs that won an international competition.  They are amazing.  You can view them here. 

Have a great weekend everyone!

12 comments:

Musings, Tea, and Me said...

Love your blog - such heart!

Granny Annie said...

You keep making this such a pleasant place to start the day. I love seeing someone who helps me, helping others. It makes me feel like I am part of a special group.

Elephant's Child said...

Thank you. I love the warmth and beauty you share.

OldLady Of The Hills said...

What a great post....So many positive wonderful things---and I LOVE the woman in the Cleaners---Such a happy person---And great to see that kind of warmth so early in the day! Have a Wonderful Weekend, my dear!

Fireblossom said...

I love that light, too, Lynn. So glad you took a picture of it to show us!

Lee said...

I wonder who Mr. Beau is...it'd be great to find out.

Lovely post, Lynn...you brought a smile to my face and warmth to my heart...so thank you. :)

Sparkling Red said...

Smiling is not always easy, that's for sure. It's good to appreciate those who offer a smile to us, like a gift.

Thanks for the link to the iPhone photos; they're amazing.

Snaggle Tooth said...

My village has similar lamps for our Victorian theme, on cobblestone sidewalks. It must feel good to be commemorated in road chalk. Thanks for the cool photos link.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Lynn - lovely thoughts and so good to know community spirit lives on and is there to help when needed .. and yes who is Mr Beau ...

Some people have rather unpleasant jobs - but those who smile through are so good for society .. wonderful to see too ..

iphones do take great photos don't they .. cheers Hilary

LL Cool Joe said...

7.00am is an early start, and yes it can't be a fun shop to work in with the heat and he fumes, you are right. I find it's always the people that have a right to be miserable that smile the most, and the other way round too.

Riot Kitty said...

That does sound like an awful job. I love the drawing. Very sweet!

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Hi Lynn, thanks for the link to the IPPA awards as I read the article and then went to the actual website to see some amazing photography. I also recently bought an iPhone and take photos with it but did not fully appreciate its capabilities until checking out these auite amazing photos. BTW I "found" your blog from reading Lenora's and also was fortunate to meet her when we took a short Blue Ridge tour awhile back.