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Keep out of the shadows, and seek the sunshine.
There is no Frigate like a Book
To take us Lands away
Nor any Coursers like a Page
Of prancing Poetry –
This Traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of Toll –
How frugal is the Chariot
That bears the Human Soul –
~Emily Dickinson
He ate and drank the precious words,
His spirit grew robust,
He knew no more that he was poor,
Or that his frame was dust.
He danced along the dingy ways,
And this bequest of wings
Was but a book. What liberty
A loosened spirit brings!
~Emily Dickinson
Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
~Psalm 73: 25-26
Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass ~ 1 Thes. 5:24
Every day we are experiencing so much. It is good to take time to reflect, to relive the experiences we have had in the past year.
For the richness of living is not only of the moment but can be best appreciated as we think it over.
~ Gladys Taber
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters,
Which spreads out its roots by the river,
And will not fear when heat comes;
But its leaf will be green,
And will not be anxious in the year of drought,
Nor will cease from yielding fruit.
~Jeremiah 17: 7-8
A.M. Pine - Hearth Ridge Reflections 
It’s been quite a while since I began following you, so I don’t remember details. I think you are a good writer with a variety of interesting things to write about.
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Thank you, Anne! I so appreciate your faithfulness and encouragement. ♥️
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If I remember correctly, I believe I first found your cozy corner in 2017, or shortly after. And what drew me to stick around was firstly, the way you notice and share beauty, especially in the midst of ordinary life…what people call “mundane” is turned into something sacred here. And that, THAT, is something I strive for and need to be reminded of often. Sarah Clarkson once talked about “being alive to the beauty of the world”, and your writings and photos always stir that up in me.
I am always drawn to your thoughts on books and stories…your YouTube channel is the only bookish one that I watch steadily. I love reading your writings here and the way you share your heart. This space you’ve created always feels like a quiet, beauty-filled space in the ugliness and darkness of the online world. I think we need more of that ♥
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Elizabeth, this is so encouraging! Thank you! I will be thinking on what you said!
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I find your artwork, photography, quotes, poems, and thoughts extremely beautiful and inspiring. You make “ordinary” things come to life with beauty. Your posts are like visiting an art gallery. They make me slow down and see the beauty in “ordinary” things in my life. 💕
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Jen, how kind! ♥️🌿 That’s helpful and encouraging!
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All things books and beauty for sure!
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Well, Amy! I’ve been coming here for a long time. I guess I just like how you see the world and then share it with us. I, too, appreciate the quieter pace here!
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Thanks, Patty. ♥️🌿🥰 I appreciate you!
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