Water Lilies for the Spirit

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

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Today has been an odd day.

I’m sick again. I don’t know why. It seems that, in time of need, my body decides it needs….a break. And takes my brain with it. With half a gazillion things to do, this week was not the right time to feel tired and sleepy and just wanting to curl up on the sofa and watch Modern Family. Nope.

Today, I managed to work, albeit at a snail’s pace.

I like posting around lunch time, but it was simply impossible. So I’m posting now. And since thinking is too much to ask, here are some water lilies. Because I need something pretty and relaxing and simple to brighten up this groggy day.

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