Benefits of Waking Early #Healthy #Romance

Starting the day early can be good for your health and relationship.

POSITIVE OUTLOOK

Greet the day. Maybe make a ritual of positive thinking or being thankful for your blessings. Or simply give your honey a kiss. Let your heart feel light. Don't lay in bed for long, get out and get started.

Enjoy the peace. The quietude of the morning is good for the soul. Use the time to breathe, mentally and physically.  Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the sunrise. If you've missed the sunrise then take in the wonderful colors of the morning. Use your senses to smell, feel and even taste the day. These are little things often overlooked in our busy lives. 

MORE ORGANIZED

Use the quiet of the morning for thinking and organizing. Plan your day. If you are with your honey, discuss plans for the day. Decide on meals and activities. Use a few moments to share a memory of love...maybe something you did together on a similar morning... a memory of why you fell in love. Dream a little... talk about future plans, trips, etc.

HEALTHY

The morning is a perfect time for mediation, yoga, and any form of exercise. Breathing deeply increases oxygen in your body and is good for the brain. Morning stretches helps improve flexibility all day. Take the dog for a stroll with your honey. Go to the gym together. Morning cardio is great for the heart. 

Prepare a healthy breakfast and enjoy the meal together on the patio. 

ROMANCE

Quiet time in the morning is perfect for soft kisses, flirty smiles and lots of eye contact. Have a laugh over crazy hair. Laughter is important in a relationship and giggles in the morning makes the heart light all day. Touching is important, so start the day off right with lots of it.    

And... if you have time, enjoy a little morning lovin'.   

Yogi Tea Tag #Inspiration #Share

Today's tea tag read's 

"Live to share."

What does it mean to you?

A Moment of Calm - Porch Pets

In these stressful times, it's important to take pause.

Welcome to my porch. 

Have a seat.

Take a deep breath and relax. 

It has been said, "A picture worth a thousand words" but sometimes words aren't needed.

Mona snoozes while Maggie keeps watch.

Memorial Day 2020 - Heartbreak or Love?

I know many people are planting gardens or enjoying small gatherings, but there really isn't anything romantic about this holiday. It's more about heartbreak...or maybe not.

 Memorial Day is a day to remember those who served this country and died while serving. My family is lucky in the fact that since the Revolutionary War, my ancestors came back from every war they fought in. (Otherwise, I wouldn't be here. Right?)

However, there have been some great uncles and friends of the family who didn't come back from war. Men and women who were loved by others and then gone in an instant.

It's important to teach the younger generations about the price of war.

The heartbreak and the love.

State and Local Communities have war memorials, 

check with your Chamber of Commerce to find out what is closest to you.

Whenever, my family travels to Washington DC, 

we make a point of showing respect and visiting the war memorials.  

These men are still loved by those who they served with.
Photo credit: M. Quast 8/2016

I would like to take a pause and say a prayer of thanks to all who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.

A red carnation represents Pure Love.
Photo credit: M. Quast 8/2016

I know 2020 is probably going to go down as one of the worst years ever... but at least we have it. 

They don't.

My youngest son, Nathan, reading names on the wall.
Photo credit: M. Quast 8/2016

Think of the kind of love one would have to sacrifice his/her life for the ideals of our country.

It's love, people...true patriotism is based on LOVE.

The Trinity of a Soldier - God, Family, Country

Stay safe my fellow Americans.

Romance in the Air - Breakfast with the Turkeys

Hubby and I enjoyed breakfast on the deck this morning. He was in Seattle and I was home in Michigan. Thank God for video chats! While we enjoyed our romantic moments, Tom and Penny joined us.

The young, dashing tom turkey and his lovely hen meandered out of the woods to find goodies left for them at the feeding stations. A larger flock hangs out a few housed down the street but we are happy with our small family.

Tom knows he's a handsome devil.

Tom is one of three bachelor birds we've watched grow and mature over the years. He's young and this is probably his first family.

Perfect Penny

Penny visits the feeders several times a day; often is on her way in as I step away from filling the stations. She has a sister, Henny, who is part of the family but is rather camera shy and a bit skittish.

Watching drama of nature unfolding can be relaxing and sometimes better than TV. When he's home, hubby & I use the peace of the morning to sit on the deck. It's romantic and recharging as we share gentle touches and conversation.

Take a morning to sip a cup of coffee or tea, with your honey or alone, on a porch, deck or patio. Reconnect with yourself, your honey and nature. It's good for the heart and soul.