good morning humbug

I don't like mornings. So there. I said it. I bear through them but I don't bode well without a substantial amount of quiet alone time and some coffee - a relaxing ease into the day. Please don't rush me. I used to fight it, argue that I wasn't grumpy & come up with all sorts of excuses - I just didn't sleep well, (Ya didn't sleep well? it's 6freakingAM! who gets up this early on purpose?), I was up late last night..

Ah ha, that's why I don't do well in the morning, it's because what I hate most about morning is that it usually comes after a late night, which I LOVE!

Late at night when everyone is in bed, I'm alone in my office working, or curled up with a good book. I can tippy toe to the fridge to rummage for something, anything - what? There's a beer in here? Okay I can have beer if I want. Being up late is sneaky. I look out my kitchen window and everyone else's lights are out. I should be in bed but I don't have to. Oh good grief morning is going to make me pay for this tomorrow.

I should take a tip from {.erika's.} little man. Maybe I'd feel better in the morning with a Darth Vader mask on my head.

see you in a few muse peeps!
michel of wishful thinking

262:365 by {.erika.}

good morning children

I have 2 small children, 20 months apart, which make mornings.... crazy!  There is lots of laughing, crying, diapering and messes of all capacities.  It seems like all the toys we own are scattered throughout the house in less than 20 minutes.  Oh and breakfast, well as you can see that is pretty messy too :)  But you know, it is all lovely in its own right.  Mothering can be crazy at times, but I wouldn't change it for anything!

Cardboard Sea's image is just wonderful.  I know that look well, and those blue eyes slay me!

Good morning everyone, I hope you have a lovely day!

April  of april newman photography

Morning, Blue Eyes by Cardboard Sea

morning routine

Every morning is a rush of chaotic routine in our home. School bags, instruments, snacks, lunches to remember, before leaving for school and work. My favourite mornings are those when we walk to school. We look for the small things on our journey in; the snails, the leaves, the dew on the grass. How I relish seeing these things through my children's eyes. And of course, the walk back home alone is never as fun. But my mind is cleared and ready for the rest of the day.

I chose Libertad Leal's picture because when I looked at her picture, I truly felt part of her morning routine. I could almost smell that coffee along with her and think with her about plans for the day.

kirstin of fleeting moments

morning coffee by libertad leal

morning peace

Growing up, and even into my 20s and 30s, I was always a night owl. Once I began running, however, I discovered the beauty of getting up and out into the early morning. There is a unique quietude at that time of day, before the rest of the world (or my neighborhood) is awake. Thankfully, I begin many of my mornings by lacing up my running shoes and heading out just as the sun begins to rise. Running keeps my body healthy and strong. More importantly, running is a gift to my soul. A time of inner peace, time spent with no distractions, time to allow my mind to wander, to reflect, to dream. All the while enjoying the unique beauty of each morning. The way the light changes as the sun rises, the sounds of the birds and squirrels that chatter as I pass by, the smell of the dew-damp earth, the warmth of the sun on my skin. I love the way I feel as I round the last corner and turn onto my block; refreshed, renewed and a little triumphant.

The photo by Tina M89 reminds me of that feeling I have each day after I have exercised my body, nourished my soul and reveled in the early morning beauty.

♥ Maureen @ cottage 960

158/365 waiting for the dawn… by   tina m89

the halflight of morning

As I think I may have mentioned, I could have happily lived in an earlier time -- the 19th century calls my name.  My favorite books are ones where the heroine must rise in the halflight of morning and wash in a porcelain basin, perhaps cracking the skim of ice from the surface first.  The Little Princess.  Jane Eyre.  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. 

But then the glorious morning light would warm our heroine as she stoked the fire and gazed out the window to the fields beyond.   And day would just be dawning.  And it would be beautiful.

Circulating's photograph takes my breath away.  May all our days begin like this.

Until next time.

--lucy @ a little light reading

Brittain Territory by circulating

smelling the coffee...

Long before my daughter was born, mornings were my time.  I'd get up, exercise, and sit alone with my bowl of cereal and cup of coffee, reading a book or a magazine and enjoying the peace and silence.  Occasionally I still manage to have those moments to myself but they are fewer and farther between, yet even more sweet because of their rarity.

Recently I've been overwhelmed by schedules and the need to check items off my list and feel productive, and it's been at the expense of my health and spiritual well-being.  We live in a GO society, but when I look back at my life it is the slower, sweeter times I remember, not necessarily the times of busyness or the striving for achievement.

So my mantra right now is STOP, presented to me like a gift on a plate as I took that moment to myself on a morning walk recently.

And doesn't this exquisite photo by Julie Alvarez evoke that same feeling of slowing down time?  I love that it represents her "breakfast for two" after their little lady is dropped at school (and doesn't steam create amazing shapes?  reminds me of this....).  Those are the moments whose images will live in our memory, whether or not it was captured in a photograph.

cheers,
mosey

Nuestro desayuno by Julie Alvarez

mornings

Mornings in my neck of the woods are lately cold and windy.  Mornings at my place are usually lazy.
I love to take my time in the morning to prepare for the day. It does not include speaking much, which people in real life do not get easily used to, since I talk quite a lot during the day.
Mornings can be spend cuddling on the sofa with the dogs or on a little walk with them.
The beginning of the day also means quiet and peace for me. I like to get up early to witness a sunrise.
Mornings always mean something special to me.

The featured picture you see below by *Crumpy*  just expresses so much newness and contemplation to me. Seeing this in the morning makes me smile very big.

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In letzter Zeit ist der Tagesbeginn hier sehr kalt und windig. Hier wird ein Morgen gern gemuetlich verbracht.
Ich liebe es mir morgens Zeit zu lassen, mich auf den Tag vorzubereiten. Es bedeutet auch, dass ich nicht viel rede, daran muessen sich die Menschen in meinem wirklichen Leben manchmal erst gewoehnen, weil ich tagsueber eigentlich recht viel rede.
Morgens ist meistens die Zeit die ich mit meinen Hunden verbringe. Zusammen auf dem Sofa kuscheln oder einen Spaziergang zusammen.
Der Tagesanfang bedeutet auch Ruhe und Frieden fuer mich. Ich mag es frueh aufzustehen, um einen Sonnenaufgang mitzubekommen.
Ein Morgen bedeutet immer etwas besonderes fuer mich.

Mein gewaehltes Bild von *Crumpy* aeussert so viel Neues und nachdenkliches fuer mich.
Dieses Bild an einem Morgen zu sehen, laesst mich laecheln.

See you in 9 days, my dearest readers!

Love,

Suki of suki photography

Dew drops falling on my web by Debra Crump

time for self

Morning.

Just me and my cup of tea,

the pen and the blank page.

Time in solitude,

to seek my soul.

Words flow freely,

images reveal their meanings.

Rain or shine, morning comes.

I rise to greet myself.

Along the way,

I find myself

in the new day.

I love mornings. Before the rest of the house wakens, it is my time. I was drawn to this image by Grimble2010, which speaks of a morning ritual of self and soul care, along the lines of my own. It makes me want to add Tai Chi to my morning ritual, but only if I have such an amazing view to look at!

Thank you all for so many beautiful images and points of view on morning in the Flickr pool!

Kat of kateyeview

Morning Tai Chi by Grimble2010



morning dew

the evening fog lifts

dewdrops left behind sparkle

in the morning light

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morning dew - a haiku by tammy lee bradley

This morning, as I gently swung in my hammock with my iced coffee in hand, I started thinking about our morning prompt. I could visualize a truly stunning dewy grass shot. One with perfect dew droplets, sparkly background bokeh, and streaming morning sunlight like the one shown below by MarcipanCat.

Inspired, I grabbed my camera and settled into the wet grass in my pajamas. With just the right angle and my camera pointed at the perfect blade of grass, I focused and got a … wet snout.

No matter what I tried Roxy, a typical Jack Russell, could not be persuaded to stop licking up my perfect dew droplets. So I figured… why fight it? And who can resist doggy sunspots and a lovely flare rainbow?

There really is nothing like the warmth of the morning sun and a sweet pup to lift one’s spirits. What little things make your mornings extra special?

Stay sweet. ♥ tlb

Tammy Lee of bliss and folly

sunday morning :) by MarcipanCat

and the next theme is ... morning

Are you a morning person?  If so, MORNING, our next theme for photo submissions, might have you rising extra early to capture the first light of day.  On the other hand, if you're someone who doesn't come fully awake until the third cup of coffee, no worries  – morning officially lasts until 11:59 AM.  Whether you’re rushing off to work, dashing to get kids ready for school, or savoring the quiet of the early dawn, share a bit of your morning with us.

For you non-morning people out there, I have a quick photo tip.  Sprinting out into the front yard in your jammies on a fall morning to capture the light on the frosty grass is a great eye-opener.  Try it!

We can't wait to see how you start your day.

Make sure to visit the blog tomorrow as Tammy starts our 9 days of musing on END OF SUMMER.

--lucy

PS:  Just a reminder to please tag or label your photos with the theme each time you post to the Mortal Muses flickr pool.  That helps us muses (especially first thing in the morning) to know which theme your images portray.