It's Been A While ~ A Romantic Reunion

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Well, life certainly does have a way of veering us off our intended paths.  I resign myslf to the fact that if I am going to write 'daily' I better push past the sleepiness of the aftermath of any given day and just go 'Nike'....that is an off-way of saying 'Just Do It'.

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It's raining here.  The sky is slate grey.  A cool misty bitterness kisses my cheek.  It's not quite the end of the week.  Are you tired today?  Are you longing for rest, sunshine, a breath of fresh air?  Me too...

Step into a tingling romantic escape ~ it could be with your husband, lover, or even friend.  Romance doesn't have to be limited to steamy connections, but can include romancing friendships and family too don't you think?  Share a whimsical fancy escape with someone you love.

We will travel today to a small remote town off the beaten path in the Italian countyside...welcomed by warm-faced locals, lured by sweet smelling breads, freshly made hot beverages, aromatic flowers, and the smooth grinding of rot-iron chairs scooting across the uneven cobblestone street.

It's a cool morning, but the sun is rising warming the alleyway intending to bring a warm glow to our table any minute, just in time for our first bite of homemade authentic mamma-made Italian yummies.

Our hostess is a generous woman, bronzed by the Italian sun with smile lines that tell her well-lived story.  She welcomes us with an easy, loving manner -- it's magically peaceful here - our skin tingles with the tactility of the experience that this is a special place.  How lucky we are to be here!

Space and time mingle and dance into seemless wonder.  The tables alongside the street buzz with laughter and romance.  Couples, friends, and acquaintences lavish one another with lovingly touchable conversations -- sharing stories --  connecting. 

We have reached our breath of fresh air....

I think I will linger here a bit longer before setting off to enter my real-life routine today...will you stay? 

I think my happy place today is starting the day with a feeling of peace -- and who knows, that may veer the day's happenings into a whole new light allowing for more 'happy places' as I walk through the day...

I hope the same is true for you - if so, share with us you "Happy Place" today.

Have a peaceFULL day.