Monday, June 17, 2013

Mornings

Iris, 2013

Someone recently wrote of her practice of reading something beautiful each morning. She liked to begin her day by remembering how beautiful writing can be.

I wish I could recall who wrote this. I think of it often. If you are reading, thank you.

Today it is Brooke's piece, The Wren, that reminds me of such beauty.
Posted by Denise | Chez Danisse at 7:45 AM
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  1. the habit of beingJune 17, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    sounds like a lovely way to start the day - thanks for sharing!

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  2. amelia from z tasty lifeJune 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    of all daily practices, this sounds like my favorite so far. I think i might just adopt it... thanks for the thought, anonymous person, and thanks for sharing it, Denise

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  3. lucyJune 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    what a glorious idea.

    certainly better than watching a bit of the news and feeling a bit, well, you know how the news can make one feel.

    also, iris! now THAT is a lovely way to start the day.

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  4. kateJune 17, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    I'm the opposite, I like a bit of good writing before bed. But I'm a morning person and like to dive into what needs to be done. All about production in the mornings!

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  5. flwrjaneJune 17, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I'm ending my day reading this. You always bring beauty into my life.

    xo Jane

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  6. Daniela GrimburgJune 17, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    A wonderful way to start the day.
    Beautiful thoughts and a gorgeous picture.
    Thank you Denise!

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  7. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    I think I may adopt this practice as well. Thank you for sharing the idea and the introduction to Brooke. I loved her story of the wren. And I love when beauty is shared.

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  8. DanaJune 17, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Brooke's "Wren" is charming. Thank you for the introduction and the morning suggestion. Its a good plan!

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  9. annamaria potamitiJune 17, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Thank you for the introduction to Brooke.I think I will save it to read first thing tomorrow morning...

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  10. TracyJune 18, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Just stopped by for a bit of calm before another day of...

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  11. nancy at good food mattersJune 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    yes, how to frame the day, beginning and ending with a glimpse of beauty and a sense of gratitude.

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  12. Denise | Chez DanisseJune 18, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    : )

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  13. alexandriaJune 19, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I have gotten out of the habit of reading poetry in the morning. You've motivated me to return to it once more. Thank you, dear friend.

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  14. Rachael | The Slow-Cooked SentenceJune 19, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Gotta echo Jane on this one. Wren's a beautiful pice of writing, which is what I find here, consistently.

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  15. KateJune 20, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    I'll think of Brooke's wren as I keep my eyes open for our own little family. And starting the day with something beautiful rather than my usual bout of radio news sounds far preferable. Love the irises.

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  16. Michele | Cooking At HomeJune 29, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    I think it might have been Jess from Sweet Amandine who said this. I very nice way to start the day.

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    1. Denise | Chez DanisseJune 29, 2013 at 8:53 AM

      Yes! You are correct, Michele. Thanks you!

      "Over breakfast, I always try to read something that reminds me of what words can do. Before I pick up my manuscript each day, it helps to see proper evidence that writing is, in fact, possible."

      -Jess Fechtor

      http://www.sweetamandine.com/2013/03/long-live-oatcake.html

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