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!