Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Morning Indulgence

First let me say, about a month ago I deleted my blog. I don't know, it seemed I was becoming so busy with my grand children and wasn't taking enough time for me. Meaning that I do enjoy blogging but wasn't finding the time to devote to it. There are times when I don't have too many people appearing here and that is sometimes discouraging but just a couple of days ago another blogging friend emailed me to ask where my blog was??? It made me stop and think about why I began blogging in the first place, it was very theraputic and I looked at it as journaling. The email from my friend helped me to put it in it's proper prespective so I brought my blog back up.

Having said that with this post I am joining A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday, a most interesting blogging party.

One of my favorite joys is to have the time to enjoy my morning coffee on my patio. It is a relaxing and theraputic way to begin the day.

Here in N FL we are already experiencing temperatures in the 90's but in the early morning it is comfortable. I usually take out a couple of magazines to read with my coffee and always enjoy the antics of many varieties of birds.

I have always kept quite a few potted plants which only enhance the ambience. This particular geranium was a new "find". It is the most gorgeous raspberry color.

A nearby water element only enhances the experience, truly relaxing.

  Beginning my day with coffee on the patio is a joy and I savor each moment when time permits. I just feel better about the day ahead. It is a wonderful way to begin the day.

You can see other interesting posts for Outdoor Wednesday by clicking HERE. Thank you for visiting my blog.

I am also linking to A Delightsome Life's, Home and Garden Thursday. Click HERE to view other beautiful posts. This is my first time joining in this blogging party.

Carolyn

16 comments:

  1. Your patio is gorgeous. I can see why you enjoy your morning cup of coffee there.

    Im glad you decided to bring your blog back up. Welcome back.

    Im now your newest follower. Please come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com. THANKS. 8-)

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  2. Carolyn, I'm so happy to see you back my friend!! I love having your recipes here to reference, thank you. I think blogging is one of those things you can do when and if time allows, and if not- it will be waiting for you when you return! Thank you for your email.
    xoxojoan

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  3. Welcome back! What a lovely spot you have for morning coffee. It is a bit disheartening not to have "visits" from fellow bloggers but many do visit without commenting I think.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  4. Welcome Back! I understand completely about getting too busy to devote much blog time and being discouraged by not many visits. I blog to because it's just plain thermostatic. I love your outdoor patio. It's so beautiful! I would spend quite a bit of time out there!

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  5. I'm glad you decided to come back! Writing is therapy for me as well! Your patio looks so pretty and inviting. I like to sit on mine in the early morning and after dinner. It's so peaceful and yes, the birds are entertaining!

    Hope you are having a wonderful week!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. I was very pleased to see a post from you! I've looked for you quite often. Your coffee ritual is much like mine, although it is still too cool to sit outside....but soon.....
    I understand the demands on one's time, and a full house, family and all the wonderful obligations of a full life sometimes leave blogging at the bottom of the list - and that's appropriate. It's nice, when the time is right, though, to be able to set one's thoughts and experiences down and to share them with like-minded people.
    Lovely to see a post from you again!

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  7. Carolyn, so happy to see you back blogging again. I thoroughly enjoy your writings and recipes! Regina

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  8. Sometimes I have the same feelings about blogging, just like you. It is time-consuming and with warmer weather finally arriving here in Wisconsin I don't want to be glued to my computer indoors so I think I will be blogging less and enjoying our brief summer more.

    That being said, I'm glad to see a post from you :) What a beautiful place for your morning coffee!

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  9. So happy you have returned. I'm in your neighboring state and our weather and temps are already hot so early morning coffee is enjoyed outside before it is so hot. Blogging I think is therapy, an escape if you will. We should share out morning coffee.

    ~Emily
    The french hutch

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  10. You do have a splendid spot to enjoy the morning,all the elements I love, the birds, water feature, brick, flowers. I agree with all the other bloggers, that blogging is theraputic. I always create a book of all my posts every year of blogging to have to look back and reflect on my year and to leave to my children so they will know what mattered to me.
    Ann

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  11. Hello Carolyn, I am so glad you're back! I love seeing your outdoor oasis to enjoy coffee first thing in the morning -I know exactly how it is - we've had very hot temps of late and I get what I can done early or late - but sharing coffee or tea in the morning with the garden and birds is sublime! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  12. Hello again, I am so thrilled you're blogging again and wanted to let you know your post will be featured in tonight's Home and Garden Thursday!
    I hope you're having a blessed day,
    Kathy

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  13. Hi, Carolyn,
    I am so glad to see your blog has been revived! (I was sad to see it missing.)
    Your patio is lovely and looks like a very tranquil place to start your mornings!
    Patricia

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  14. What a charming garden! Your cherub water feature is darling....hope to see you link this garden post over at Fishtail Cottages Garden Party...? xoxo, tracie

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  15. Je découvre grâce à Kathy votre blog et c'est un émerveillement pour moi.
    Je comprends votre décision antérieure. En ce qui me concerne je me pose la question de savoir si je dois faire une pause ou pas... Il est vrai que mon blog me prend beaucoup de temps. Je veux visiter ceux de l'ensemble de mes membres et je le fais avec un immense plaisir, mais là encore je passe beaucoup de temps devant mon écran. Je me posais la question de savoir si cela ne devenait pas une addiction ?...
    En attendant je suis heureuse de vous dire que je reviendrai vous visiter. (le plus souvent que je puisse!)
    gros bisous

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  16. I love your beautiful garden pictures. It looks like such a relaxing spot to spend time in. My own blogs are irregular and not highly visited. But when I do join in the fun, maybe link to a party, I enjoy so much feeling a part of all you wonderful folks out there sharing your homes and lives on blogland. I figure I do this for myself and when I can do it, I'm always encouraged, even if just one or two folks happen by my spot. Glad to see you back, I'm following you.

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