Life is filled with moments that you will remember forever, from births and weddings to travels around the world. But everyday life is not filled with them, it's the simple things that occur day in and day out. And there are so many simple things that can and should give us so much joy.
Here are just a couple of them, I noticed last night when I was sitting outside in the garden.
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Summer in Herzegovina is the time when grapes ripen, and are in abundance. I love both the red and white ones, and it gives me joy, seeing them displayed in a big bowl.
There is of course Beni, with his look up at the camera.
A hot chocolate, after a long day of work.
Summers in Herzegovina are also very hot, so the flowers have to be watered every day.
And it brings joy seeing the fruit ripen in our small orchard.
Then there is the joy of a simple summer dinner, enjoyed over candlelight outside in the garden. Come back on Sunday for a recipe on this easy and delicious Tuna Salad (filled with lots of good things, and two versions of coating: one mayonnaise based and the other a fat free dressing!)
What simple things bring you joy?
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Lovely photos! Those things all look so lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. You photos as usual are very good but the sentiment is wonderful. We need reminders sometimes!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kate for stopping by.
DeleteIt's wonderful to notice the "little" things, to notice and appreciate.
ReplyDeleteI love your simple things, beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove these simple lifestyle images. Your pup is precious!
ReplyDeletei like the hot chocolate photo best of all, and Beni's sweet face is sweeter than chocolate.. i love all simple things... looking up through the pine boughs at the blue and white sky.. the two dogs sleeping on the sofa right now, they make my heart warm just watching them sleep...and remembering things my hubby and I have done, not vacations, but silly things we never forget. years ago, we were taking an evening walk. the stars wer brilliant and i said "look at the little dipper" and pointed and smacked him right in the nose.... we still laugh every time we see the little dipper...
ReplyDeleteThose are all really great little things that make a life richer. I hope your husband remembers the story as fondly as you do :D But as you said, it's something you laugh over...
Deletevery nice reportage with lovely photos! and your dog is sooooo cute!
ReplyDeletelittle things like a warm, red sunset, my dog of course, blossoms on a tree, the singing of a bird, a butterfly on a flower, the laughter of a child...... are making me happy!
hugs, Hilde
That's wonderful Hilde. Thank you so much for visiting.
DeleteI love your list. My simple things: sand between my toes, sitting with a good book outside, dark chocolate, taking pictures, my daughters smile, the smell of basil and tomatoes...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful summer there! Lovely images. :)
ReplyDeleteLove them alll...simplicity at its best.
ReplyDeletebeni made me smile. nature's bounty is always a joy.
ReplyDeleteYour whole post makes me smile :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad. Thanks Kathy!
DeleteDelightful thoughts Mersad.
ReplyDeleteI so love simple things in life.
That photo of Beni made me smile:)
Yes, are all great, simple things. We are so blessed to have these moments. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteI would have to say my morning cup of coffee always brings me joy. :)
ReplyDeleteI do love Beni!! He always makes me smile!! You have captured the beauty everywhere, Mersad, as always and as always, I do enjoy my visit to your blog every day!! Thank you for sharing!! Enjoy your weekend and give Beni a pat for me!
ReplyDeleteAll those little moments add up to greater joy than the short lived big moments.
ReplyDeleteI, too, savour the little things, the precious moments, and today, one of those was seeing your world with those spectacular photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your lovely comment. Have a great day.
DeleteThose grapes look so yummy. I've been eating red grapes this week (they were on sale) and they are so juicy. I liked your little moments. Those are the best kind. The Tuna Salad looked pretty tasty too.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!...now I'm craving a nice juicy grape!
ReplyDeleteDanke dir für den schönen Wochendpost mit den wundervollen Impressionen.
ReplyDeleteIch erfreue mich an jeden Momenten der Natur und Umgebung, schon am Morgen wenn ich die Vögel zwitschern und singen höre.
Liebe Grüsse und auch dir ein wundervolles Wochenende
N☼va
Danke Dir Nova für deinen Besuch! Liebe Grüße aus Mostar.
DeleteThe simple things give me joy. Like you, I delight in seeing and eating the fruits from our trees in the backyard. Have a wonderful weekend. :-)
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Mersad, you have a gift as a photographer. You can turn the most common thing into something very pleasing to focus on in a photograph. Have a nice weekend. Christa
ReplyDeleteWatching the birds bath in the artificial stream running into my pond.Watching the weather come and go across the sea and the skies from my kitchen window. Seeing plants and flowers in my garden survive the salt-laden wind. So many things. Your words have reminded me that I haven't written a Thankful Thursday post for ages.
ReplyDeleteBeni is always so clean and fluffy! The Tuna Salad recipe is calling to me!
ReplyDeleteThe recipe is up now. You can check it out here: http://www.mersad-photography.blogspot.com/2014/08/summer-tuna-salad-recipe.html
DeleteI love your slices of ordinary life... ^^ And you caught a beautiful reflection preparing your hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful share! I like these images and words that paint a beautiful picture. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, Anne
ReplyDeleteEin schöner Post! Und natürlich tolle Fotos! Ich musste schmunzeln, denn ich hab auch grad eine heiße Schokolade neben mir stehen! Und hoffe, dass ich danach besser schlafe :)
ReplyDeleteSchönen Sonntag!
Ich hoffe sie hat Dir geholfen. Mir hilfts immer :)
DeleteWell done, Mersad. Not only have you found fine, ordinary things to appreciate, but you have also photographed them perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jack!
DeleteGorgeous grapes!
ReplyDeleteGood post! We should all take time to enjoy the little things in life.
ReplyDeleteHello.
ReplyDeleteGreat photographing. Design and ideas. Very sweet atmosphere.
Greetings and hugs.
From Japan, ruma❃
Simplicity is bliss.
ReplyDeleteEven I love to be grateful & happy with what i have :)
wonderful photos! love the dog of course!
ReplyDeleteSimple and gorgeous! I love these all! The grapes are so very inviting.
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