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I’m waiting in line at the drive-thru at Starbucks the other day. It’s a beautiful evening and, after rolling down my window and turning off the radio to order, I don’t bother to roll the window back up or turn on the radio. My mind is a million miles away, but, suddenly, I hear sounds. Zweet-zweet-zweet! I look up. Birds are flitting to and from nests built into the STARBUCKS sign. Zweet-zweet! And then . . . Buzzzzzz. A bumblebee meanders near my window as a soft breeze creeps into my car and tousles my hair.
Suddenly, I know: Everything’s going to be all right . . .
Except, Honk!! Oh sh-t! What happened to the line?!
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“The earth has music for those who listen.”
― George Santayana
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I have experienced moments like that too. Lovely story!
Thank you so much! I *live* for those kind of moments!! I hope you’re having a wonderful, nature-filled day. :)
Another great quote Jess. I just think that you need to get out of the big cities to hear it.
That may be true, Sean, but even in cities there are signs. I was a Starbucks drive-thru, for crying out loud! :D
Really love the quote!
I thought it was pretty great, too! Glad you liked it! :)
I’ll have to remember this the next time I take our dog out and she is distracted by a bird 6 houses down. I like the story & the quote.
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Yep…
Everyone from Missouri knows this. ;)
Enjoy nature on your own time, there are people in line who have addictions to feed and places to be.
Nice photo, though… and if you can find tranquility in the drive through at Starbucks, then more power to you.
Haha, I know, Matt, right? I was being so rude!
I took the photo with my iPhone! Thought it was a pretty view myself. We get a lot of nice sunsets at my apartment complex. :)
Hello jess! How have you been? seems good! Enjoy today :D
Well hello! How is Taiwan treating you? I’ve been all right… You have a great day, too! :)
The simple great moments of the day, always nice when we sit still enough to listen. Great post.
I wouldn’t survive without them, Randall. Then again, I *am* an introvert. I really do think it’s important to tune in to the simple things, though. The simple things are, in many ways, the most important parts of our lives.
And just like that, the harsh reality of humanity snaps us out of a perfect life dream. I blame Starbucks. LOL.
Haha. I blame mankind. We’re the ones who created this thing called society, aren’t we? Lol, either way, it kind of sucks.
And we also created Starbuck’s….So there you go! LOL. Have a good one Jess.
Too true!!
Before moving back up to DFW last November from the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio, I had a very close encounter with two female hummingbirds at our bird-feeders. They were fussing over the nectar. For the first time ever I heard their chirp at each other. This went on right in front of me for a good minute or two. Remarkable!
Mr. Santayana couldn’t be more correct could he?
I don’t think he could, Professor. And that is a lovely story. I adore nature.
Gorgeous photos!
Thank you! Took that with my iPhone on a bike ride!! We get great sunsets near my apartment. :)