It was a Glorious Day

Yesterday as I took a long walk home after a hair appointment, I was pleased to hit on a scene perfect for a Blue Monday submission.

Can you see the sign "peeking" through the branches and blossoms?

Even this blue sky with the hanging pink blossoms is good for Blue Monday.

Aren't the colours amazing?

These are the last of the spring blossoms on the trees. I was fortunate to be able to capture some at this late date.

So glad you were able to enjoy Blue Monday with me. Please join Smiling Sally and the gang for more Blue Monday.

The Sun & The Royal Wedding

As if on cue for the royal wedding, the sun came out on Friday in Vancouver and warmed my bones. There was still a touch of crispness to the air but it was lovely to have the unadulterated sunshine on  my first full day back home.

I stayed up until 5 a.m. to watch the royal nuptials and I saw that the sun came out there as well when rain was expected. Surely that is  a good sign for this lovely, young couple.

I'm afraid my wedding invitation got lost in the mail and I didn't want to fly to London and join the crowd. I may never have found my way out of there *wink.  

It may seem silly but I took a few photos of the royal couple on the palace balcony. Unfortunately, I missed the royal kisses. They were too quick for me.

Kate looks stunning.

I wish the royal couple nothing but the best, and loads of happiness in the years ahead.

The Sun Rays (A Lyric)

The sun rays in your eye,

The love you’re giving that I have found;

Like sun that shines though the sky,

Each love must be worth and sound.

The sun that shines each day,

The love you gave from your heart;

What matter what we do or say,

Never let it depart.

Each heart is broken only once

And never grows from sorrow,

Let there never be no bygones

Not today nor tomorrow.

Sun rays oh sun rays

Never hide behind a cloud,

Sun rays all my days

That's what love's all about;

Give me no raining shower thought,

Nor glimpse of shadows I've caught.

On each star brightening night

When only flickering light is around,

I wish you'd hold me so tight

My fright could surely be drowned;

The sun rays the feeling of touch

Each love is not made of stone,

You know I love you so much

Oh never let me be here alone.

Each heart is broken only once

And never grows from sorrow,

Let there never be no bygones

Not today nor tomorrow.

Sun rays oh sun rays

Never hide behind a cloud,

Sun rays all my days

That's what love's all about;

Give me no raining shower thought,

Nor glimpse of shadows I've caught.

Sun rays oh sun rays

There are many turning ways,

Let’s give future to all

Before it returns to the haze;

Give me no answer: perhaps or not,

Tomorrow you may have forgot.

Sun rays oh sun rays

Sun brightening rays oh sun rays.

Sun rays oh sun rays

Never hide behind a cloud,

Sun rays all my days

That's what love's all about;

Give me no raining shower thought,

Nor glimpse of shadows I've caught.

Sun rays oh sun rays

Never hide behind a cloud,

Sun rays... 

Words by Peter Quinn