What the Brook Sang
I listened to the brook today, and it sang this little song . . .
‘Tis the gift to be simple,
’tis the gift to be free,
’tis the gift to come down
where we ought to be,
and when we find ourselves in the place just right,
’twill be in the valley of love and delight.
~Shaker Hymn
If you would like to hear the melody, here’s one rendition I especially liked. Or search for “Simple Gifts” at youtube.com and find one that pleases you.
And that’s my simple happiness gift to you today. Enjoy!


I just wanted to let you know how thankful I am to have found your website a couple of months ago. I check it almost daily. I have greatly enjoyed your pictures and daily thoughts. Find joy today in having made a difference for a stranger.
Your comment really touches my heart, Barbara. That’s all I want, to have made a little difference in someone’s life. Thank you so much.