Walking on the beach in Baraga behind the Pow Wow grounds. Ice cold late November Black Friday, 20 degrees F (-6 C). No shopping allowed, unless it’s for photos or beach glass or sun peeking through dark clouds. What’s more precious than shopping? Cold cheeks, vast aloneness in nature (until that fellow walker appears with his two dogs), smells of cedar in the nearby woods. Each step is precious in the here, now, and–you know what?–it doesn’t cost a cent.
Lake Superior Spirit 
Blessing you right back, Kathy♥
xoxo Leelah! ❤
Amen. Every word is true. Thank you for sharing those precious and true words!
Iris, thank you! I am glad you stopped by and shared your thoughts.
Bbrrrr … hope you have a fire going 🔥
We do indeed, Val!
A day decorating the house for Christmas to Granddaughter’s delight. That’s what’s better than shopping. And then parades, lights, gingerbread houses, cookies, caroling – you get the picture. XOXO
Oh that sounds soooo lovely, Stacy. Your granddaughter must be still grinning ear-to-ear!
She had fun. XOXO
Too cold for me, but glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thanks for the pleasant image!
I am so glad you stopped by, Frank. I am posting “Photo Shorts” these days–just one photo and few words. It’s fun to change things up a bit at times.
I’m with you! Wish I could smell the cedar in the your woods. 😊 What a lovely backdrop for your driftwood capture…
Thanks, Barbara. Wishing you could smell the cedar here too. Cedar trees seem to be much less common in many places around here, so it’s joyful when you happen upon a place where tiny new cedars are growing.
Very nice
Thank you!
Gorgeous simplicity
Thanks–it was a beautiful morning walking by the lake.
Ahh, blessings to you, Kathy. Our Black Friday bonanza was a bit of a damp squib, as money is tight and I think people are finally seeing through the hype. I’d much rather spend time outside in Mother Nature with you! 😀
I have never heard of the expression “damp squib” but the meaning is clear. It certainly has been a challenging couple of years…Mother Nature is certainly a balm.
Oh totally agree! And Mother Nature doesn’t cost anything – she just welcomes you and embraces you and loves you. 😀