"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." ~George Bernard Shaw

"Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time." ~Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn


Sunday, April 20, 2014

Magpie Tales #216

Finland, 1968,  photo by George F. Mobley


Gloomy rainy day
Lifted by splashes of color
And children's laughter
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Nothing deters children from having fun- 
especially a little bit of rainy weather. 
Thanks to Tess Kincaid who created Magpie Tales.
To read more Magpie Tales go Here


22 comments:

  1. Anonymous9:49 AM

    It is definitely a day to celebrate! *smile* Great write!

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  2. Kids just love to have fun. The weather is just something that's not all that important.

    Have a fabulous day and happy Easter. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

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  3. Kids love the rain. Nothing so good as a day such as this to be able to splash in puddles, feel the wind and hear laughter swept up and away in that same wind. Great write! Still awaiting inspiration!

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  4. This is great. So playful! Wasn't this image fun to write?

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  5. With the children, it can never be gloomy.

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  6. Yes, for children all joy and happy spring!

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  7. I love this haiku and for what it portrays.

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  8. Children will remind you that being gloomy or having fun is your choice.

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  9. These people should be smart enough to come in out of the rain. Oh, well... Happy Easter.

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  10. Laughter is always the best medicine. :-)

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  11. Anonymous9:46 AM

    Dancing in the rain...nothing beats that!

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  12. Anonymous9:46 AM

    Dancing in the rain...nothing beats that!

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  13. Good observation about children: they need play :)

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  14. Color and laughter can brighten any day. Nice write..

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  15. Very true Kathe....we should all find the child within. :-)

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  16. Why do i get the feeling children have been and continue to be central to your life......

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  17. There is no sound more heartwarming than that of children's laughter - particularly babies.

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  18. I loved the rain as a child…still do!

    =)

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  19. Nothing boosts the spirit like the laughter of children...

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  20. They look happy, even from behind, in nasty weather. That's hope, I guess!

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