Our Colorful Cottage By the Sea

As our small plane approached the "Faraway Island" known as Nantucket,
 I was amazed to find the reason it is called the Grey Lady.

50 Shades of Grey is definately alive on Nantucket-
But it is in the beautiful weathered homes that are framed with
 stunning flower boxes and shutters that keep them safe from storms.

With the Odd Nantucket Red Home

But nothing was as colorful as the
Little Cottage By the Sea

Directions on Nantucket are simple
Turn Right Past Millies
Cross the Bridge
Turn left at the mailboxes
Cottage is on the right with Yellow Gate

And there We were. I had found this many years
ago in a magazine. Can you believe we got to stay here.
Doors unlocked, we open to a busrst of Bohemien Color

Ok I have to admit my smile and excitement was bursting
almost as much as the colorful hues .
The quaint cottage made up of vintage fishing shacks
burst with a kalidoscope of hues that you just have to smile

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But Wait- An Outdoor Shower- 

A warm breeze off the Shore, a Million stars and a warm shower

in Nantucket.. 

This was the perfect place to spend the last few days 

The EelSkin Inn in Madaket

But wait it gets better. Who better to be your Neighbor 

But Mister Rogers- Well he was for 38 years

Living in the Neighborhood

 in the Crooked House

My visit and blog to Nantucket has just begun

The Memories will live forever

Just like the a Burst of Poppy in a field of Grey Green Sea Grass

Solitude

"Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. Sleep out alone under the stars. Learn how to drive a stick shift. Go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. Say no when you don't want to do something. Say yes if your instincts are strong, even if everyone around you disagrees. Decide whether you want to be liked or admired. Decide if fitting in is more important than finding out what you're doing here. Believe in kissing." Eve Ensler

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Solitude to me is so different than loneliness,,
It is a chance to reflect

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A time to gather your thoughts and be thoughtful

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Where do you chose to go to be in Solitude
I want to hear the waves crash on the rocks and watch them float away again .
The best part is they always return.

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I wonder if time alone is selfish..but to me it is a time to grow
A time to change course

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Like the waves-

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Time alone is the Ebb and Flow of life
You return but always fresh and new
With renewed thoughts , energy and experiences to share and savor
Take time in Solitude..

It nurtures Passion and Compassion
I am so thankful for those who embrace
my Solitude and respect them for theirs.
Where do you find your Solitude?

Play Misty for Me

As the heat index rises to 110 today in Minneapolis
and the air condition is humming a tired tune
I remind myself of the one pleasure of mine
that would refresh and rejuevenate me.

I share these in hopes that it might bring
a visual and delightful thought on this
July 4th...

 FREEDOM to REFRESH
Happy 4th of July

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I have stood under this very one
Totally Refreshing and invigorating...