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1311. I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things… ~Leo Buscaglia

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It’s the little things in life that mean so much. May your days be filled with wonders!  ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author http://www.4writersandreaders.com

Sacred Touches

Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset,
the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall.
(even if the snow is just on our WP blogs)
It’s the little things that make happy
moments, not the grand events.
Joy comes in sips, not gulps.
~Sharon Draper

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Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into Springs
These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I’m feeling sad

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on 12/01/2016

Comments on: "1311. I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things… ~Leo Buscaglia" (19)

  1. mommynificent said:
    12/07/2016 at 10:10 pm

    We got our first snow in over five years today! Some excited kiddos in my house! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week!
    Tina

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  2. noelleg44 said:
    12/06/2016 at 8:08 am

    Loved this post, Bette. This is MY season (hence my name) and I do love this song from The Sound of Music and your words to open it. Do you have snow yet??

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      12/06/2016 at 6:54 pm

      Delighted to have you stop by for a visit, Noelle. Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday, the Merriest of Christmases and Abundant Blessings now and throughout the New Year! Finally got some snow that’s here to stay yesterday (3 inches and temps in the 20s). It certainly helps to make the season bright! Hugs ❤

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  3. Teagan Geneviene said:
    12/02/2016 at 1:48 pm

    Here’s to all those wonderful simple pleasures, Bette. But no snowflakes for me on my eyelashes or anything else. LOL. Have a wonder-filled weekend. Mega hugs.

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  4. D. Wallace Peach said:
    12/02/2016 at 11:10 am

    Thanks for sharing the lovely post, Bette. Yes, snow on my blog is one of the little things that makes me happy 🙂 Have a wonderful December. Do you have snow up there in Maine yet?

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      12/02/2016 at 11:37 am

      Hi, Diana. Let it snow…I love the snow on our blogs too! We’re still waiting for the cold white flakes to don the now dreary landscape here in Central Maine. The little we’ve had has been washed away, but the magic of winter white is sure to stop by for an extended visit before long and light up smiles on faces young and old. Today the sun is shining and I’m smiling. Have a wonderful day! 🙂

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  5. Cynthia Reyes said:
    12/01/2016 at 9:50 pm

    Lovely, Bette.

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  6. nataliescarberry said:
    12/01/2016 at 9:45 pm

    Thanks so much for the reblog dear Bette! 🙂 ❤

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  7. Marilyn Armstrong said:
    12/01/2016 at 7:55 pm

    It’s already December. Another year. Wow. But not too bad, as years go. Maybe next one will be even better? We can hope! Happy holidays … all of them!!

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      12/02/2016 at 8:12 pm

      Wow is right! Hard to believe another year is nearing its end. We’re already enjoying the holiday season with our family. Window shopping with daughter and granddaughter tomorrow in downtown Waterville and Dan and I celebrate our 51st on Sunday. This year has flown by as has the half-century prior. Wishing you all the Happiest of Holidays too! ❤

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  8. Kathryn Elizabeth Jones said:
    12/01/2016 at 7:10 pm

    Love Sound of Music! Thanks for sharing.

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    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      12/01/2016 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn. Sending lots of love your way for a Very Merry Christmas and a beautiful holiday season! ❤ P.S. Do you still have a Christmas book you would like me to feature on the blog? If so, email me the post at bettestevens@tds.net ❤

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  9. Micki Peluso said:
    12/01/2016 at 5:57 pm

    Nice post— a nice array of all of my favorite things. I love ‘Sound of Music!!
    Christen Plummer and Julie Andrews to name two. 🙂

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