Dear Sunny Optimists,
I am away on holiday this week in the land of Rob Roy here in Scotland called The Trossachs. It is a stunningly beautiful place to be that I love so much.
I will not be writing a new offering this week. However, I thought it would be fun to share with you a few posts I have written over the last couple of years that capture the spirit of The Sunny Optimist.
Wishing you a Happy Weekend.
Ann
This first one I wrote on October 29th 2020, just four weeks after I started the Sunny Optimist. Looking back, I can see that my family is a profound source of inspiration for my writing. The video of David and I with our grandson Noah just makes my heart sing.
Now, this next post, I wrote on the 28th of January, 2021. It was the first time I spotlighted an artist. The Hope Suite is a beautiful creative adventure by visual artist Mark. L. Smith in celebration of the election of the 44th president of the USA, Barak Obama. As I reread this post, I appreciate my ability to capture the depth and beauty of another person’s creative spirit.
My third offering is a more personal one about what happens someone we love passes. I feel it is important to capture family memories and share them with younger members to help them know their lineage. In this post, I explore the legacy of music in my family. And the gift of my singing voice, which I inherited from my Dad, who passed in 2017.
This final one reflects my friendship with my coach Tim Uffindell. Tim is in his late 20’s; I am in my early 70s. We have had such fun as I ‘mastered’ the software platforms needed for The Sunny Optimist. He is a wonderful musician, voice specialist and coach. His rendition below of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is just delightful.
I hope this Sunny Optimist anthology nurtures your well-being today.
Much appreciation for the journey we share.
Ann
Ann, what beautiful gift for you to share some favorite treasures you’ve written. Sending you big thanks and so much joy, dear friend. I’m so grateful for you and the Sunny Optimist in my life!!
Love,
🙏🏼♥️
Dirje
Thank you Ann for sharing this treasure trove with us. I celebrate a cherish all sunny optimist posts, and this is an opportunity to read the ones that I haven't read yet. Have a beautiful and fulfilling holiday! 🌼❤️