Ripples

So, in honor of hubby's birthday,
and a discussion that we had yesterday,
what was started long ago ... has been completed.

I hope you enjoy!
Please let me know whatcha think ...

Ripples of Remembrance

by Lyn Marinello   2/17/26

 

Some Simon & Garfunkel, a stroll down a flowered aisle

An evening at a fresh fed spring; a babe's first precious smile

A walk along a sandy beach; a hike on wooded mount

Little bitty tiny things that really, truly count

The comradery of teammates; a recital all alone

Learning how to bait a hook or find the perfect skipping stone

Excitement for a formal; fingers interlaced

A multitude of magic of which we each are graced

Trophies gleaming on a shelf; poetry in tatters

Corsages pressed ‘tween pages; each recollection matters

Concert tickets, movie stubs, wine labels in a frame

A whopper of a catch at sea and its ever-increasing claim

Lace and beads and flowers, promises and rings

Sharing little tidbits of all your favorite things

Silly little phrases; road trips and dead ends

Dancing in the kitchen and laughter amongst friends

Complicated handshakes and tales of travel lore

Tears we cried at funerals while wishing there was more

Anniversaries with the masses; at Arlington ~ farewell Taps

Your waves may be different; some tsunamis, some gentle laps

With these ripples of remembrance, there's a certain ebb and flow

Emotional mementos; precious gifts we've had bestowed.

RAK

Today is
Random Acts of Kindness Day!

Whether you

buy the coffee for

the person behind you;

grab a grocery check out

for a stranger;

gift someone with 

a simple, honest compliment;

take a cart back,

help someone reach something,

assist with some arbitrary task,

or just graciously

share a beautiful smile ...

you simply do not know what good you are doing.

The ripples of randomness emanate from kindness

and reach places you may never know.

RAK 'em up, friends! 

Two Things

Love this
and it couldn't be
more true!

In life,

there are 

only two things

you can control ...

your effort

and your attitude.

Make good choices.

Hold On

Found this and Lynified it ...

Hold on

to what grows you,

inspires you,

encourages you,

heals you,

indulges you,

uplifts you,

and blesses you ...

and I hope that today,

on Valentine's Day,

that's the person

next to you.

Have a beautiful day, friends!

Simple

Before you go getting all wrapped up
in the Valentine commercialism ...

here's a little reminder

to stop ... and grab hold of the simple ...

Behold,

the wonder

of blowing the fuzzies

off a finished dandelion.

Share a smile,

compliment freely,

hug often,

share the love,

enjoy the day.

Lost

I am fairly certain
that I have posted this prior,
but ...
it's so absolutely true.

You are

never so lost

that your angels

cannot find you.

When you are weary,

release the worry.

Joy

Stole this from another page.
Thought it was worth sharing ...

Joy

doesn't have to wait

until the hard stuff is over.

It can exist in

simple, ordinary moments

alongside the mess.

Joy isn't a reward

for overcoming pain;

it is the practice

that helps us

move through it.

I wish you joy today ...

and every day.