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Lovely mornings

You know how I say that I love mornings?
I’ve been a morning person my whole life. I guess it started when I decided that figure skating was for me and my mornings began at 5:30-6am for daily before school ice time.

So when Milo decided he wanted out at the break of dawn, I happily made a cup of tea.

Why do people say dawn’s breaking, the crack of dawn…like some sort of fracturing, when it’s actually such a gentle, quiet, calm time of the day.

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This is one of the first mornings in several days where the fog isn’t blanketing everything. Usually my neighbourhood is in the fog line, but this morning the sun is warming the air and the fog has dropped a block or two down to the ocean.

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While Milo wants out first thing, Morgan is very happy to stay inside until the day warms up a little more.

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Never mind the fog, she doesn’t even like the dew. I asked her if she wanted to go out and offered to hold the door open but she gave me “a look”.

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But then, an hour later, she asks to go out. The warm golden glow of the dawn is over, I’ve had my tea and sunlight is just beginning to stream into the sitting room. It’s going to be a lovely day. 🙂

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Comments: 29

  • October 23, 2013
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    What a beautiful home you have!
    So warm and inviting – the dawn light on everything- like Autumn coming into the room.
    Have a lovely day!
    Mine is just winding down…

  • October 23, 2013
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    Love your post – and yes I am a morning person – early to be and early to rise to get to my blogging! 🙂

  • October 23, 2013
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    I love your use of pictures to tell your story. It is going to be a beautiful day because of people like you.

  • October 23, 2013
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    the floor looks amazing … sigh … and i am a morning person .. both cats sit outside the bedroom door proving the term caterwauling til i get up and feed them .. its amazing my husband can sleep through it … sigh

  • October 23, 2013
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    Beautiful post Veronica! Dawn is a very special time for me to meditate and pray. When we are in touch with nature, it’s amazing how little observations give us insights into the universe. Even as you noticed Milo and Morgan, they both have their own special connection with time!

  • October 23, 2013
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    OH MY GOSH! I Adore your home!!! It’s just what I’m visualizing for the changes in my home!!! I was raised a night person, but since I’ve been doing energy work, I have quietly shifted to embracing mornings! My body wakes up between 5:30 and 6, and I rise with gratitude in my heart for the fabulous morning! I just loved your post! Thank you for commenting on my post today, too 🙂

  • October 23, 2013
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    Absolutely Beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing
    Dave

  • October 23, 2013
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    I am a morning person, too. I agree completely with the violent words for such a lovely time of day. It’s so peaceful–sigh. Makes me feel good just thinking about it. And the floors are AWESOME!! 🙂 Congrats!

  • Christie

    October 23, 2013
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    Your home is just lovely, so inviting! My furry friend got me up at 4:15 this morning. Although I didn’t want to get out of bed quite that early, once I was up, I was happy to enjoy that special quiet time with my journal, a cup of tea, and, of course, the kitty.

  • October 23, 2013
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    You have a lovely home. The hardwood floors are gorgeous! And I love the painting hanging over your fireplace. I’m not a morning person….it’s hard for me to get up early! Enjoy your week! Hugs!

  • October 23, 2013
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    Wow, I’m not surprised you love the mornings with the way the light so beautifully peaks into the corners of your house. I must admit I just wanted to curl up in your lounge and pat the kitty and chat with you over a cuppa. Amanda HelmiBM

  • October 23, 2013
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    So, tell about your ice skating. I spent about eleven years driving our daughter to early morning practices and lessons … and afternoons with more of the same. That, and sitting on cold metal benches watching skaters until I could discern a goofed up inside edge, a nice Argentine Tango or a flubbed salchow.

      • Bill

        October 24, 2013
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        Was skating a casual affair or something more? Did you train at an established facility? Freestyle? Pairs? Dance?

  • Bill

    October 25, 2013
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    Oh, I know about that regime and the custom boots! Daughter trained fulltime, first at Lake Placid and then in Delaware and later at OlympicView in Lynnwood.. Pricilla Hill was her figures and freestyle coach … Got her USFSA gold medal in dance. For almost 11 years I was transportation, rink parent and indie studies teacher/manager.

  • October 27, 2013
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    I’m with Morgan, so not an early morning person. I do love the wonderful lighting in all your shots and the “look” your kitty Morgan gave you. Milo seemed quite happy about joining you outside though.

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