Because it's been such a fun-filled week of sleeplessness and illness, I thought I'd post something pretty and sweet to boost the collective mood around here.
As I wallowed alone at home this week, I found myself looking for comfort in everything around me. It's almost like a nesting instinct in that I seek out whatever touchstone brings warmth.
As part of this process, I meandered through some old photos. I've always enjoyed looking at images captured long ago. It's like a time machine, only less expensive.
This particular picture has always made me happy. I like the color, the composition and the mood. It's almost impossible not to feel better after seeing it.
Your turn: What images make you feel better when the world turns cold? Should I post some more so-called "comfort pictures" in the days ahead?
My animals. Just looking at them relaxes me. On my Cellphone, I keep pics of them (more than of my kids!!) to use in case of insanity at work.
ReplyDeleteHere from Michele's today!
Ice cream! I've had a killer sore throat, and the stuff works wonders. But you have to eat it all day long to keep the pain at bay. Not that I'm complaining. . .
ReplyDeleteSorry you've been "under the weather," Carmi.
That is a beautiful shot. I love flower photos. I just took some of my friend's baby yesterday, those are comforting. Hope you are feeling better and if not...GET BETTER. And of course, you should post more comfort photos!
ReplyDeleteHa, How FUNNY, I was just here all on my own not 5 minutes ago, what a coinky dink...well I came back via Michele...gotta play the game! :)
ReplyDeletei love this picture. i visit my mothers web site precisely for this kind of picture. (her site is full of pictures out of her garden)
ReplyDeletehopefully the image cheered you, becaue it did me.
as always, a joy to visit your site. michele sent me
A roaring open wood fire every time
ReplyDeleteMichele sent me
Damn, you pose great queries. I'm all about my boys.
ReplyDeleteAnd hockey.
Though I don't usually turn to 'images' first. I'm one of those chubby bastards that reaches for the ice cream scoop or creme brulèe torch.
here via Michele today.
(go sabres)
this is a lovely image, carmi. i just posted 2 rather lovely images on my blog of some comfort pictures. :) a nice topic for the weekend.
ReplyDeletepictures of my family, my dogs and flowers help comfort me when i am feeling down. sunflowers can do the trick in a jiffy! hope you feel better! :)
ReplyDeleteSome of my most treasured pics are up on my blog now. Especially the one of my mom and the one of Kendell sitting on the hill of dandelions. Those two bring the most comfort.
ReplyDeleteSure, more like that would be cheery. Up here its dreary grey. Glad you liked the bread pics.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon.
Comfort photos?
ReplyDelete1. beaches (preferable in Hawaii or Fiji)
2. animals (not monitor lizards, but cute, sweet baby animals)
3. flowers of any type
4. babies (anyone's babies)
That's because Daisies are the happiest of flowers ;)
ReplyDeleteMy mother made a Flip Album of Girl Terror's first year. The music combined with the pictures make me feel so much better, works every time.
ReplyDeletebeaches. long, slow rambling beaches.
ReplyDeleteHere from Michele's, but reminded that i need to come here more.
I love looking at pictures of my daughter!
ReplyDeleteDaisies are my favorite flower BECAUSE they are cheery and friendly and bright. Good choice, my friend!
Here from Michele's today.
Love the picture! I am more about music -- I have several CDs of songs that never fail to make me feel better.
ReplyDeleteHere from Michele's today.
Any old photo caught so long ago that its age shows. A photo that reminds me that no matter what may be happening time will continue to march forward and with it will come a new time of comfort, joy, energy, what ever it may be that I am lacking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by today Carmi.
Michele says 'hi'.
Cheers,
P.
im doing flower pics too, with a twist ( of course) HFM
ReplyDeleteMy four legged kids and my two legged niece and nephew.
ReplyDeleteHere by way of Michele.
naked women images - so full of warmth and comfort. lol
ReplyDeleteThey are very pretty. I just went through my baby book today for a mom photo for Mother's Day. They do get you emotionally...my mom looked like a baby herself! Any photo of a happy child gets me.
ReplyDeleteI don't like violence in pics even though I know sometimes I might need to see it for it to become real.
Back again from Michele. I see the flowers haven't wilted.
ReplyDeleteOld family photos. It gives me comfort to realize my anchor in family. I love looking at a snapshot in time and think about life back then.
ReplyDeleteHere from Michele's today.
I'm with robin , I love pics of my animals, my last post was a cute picture story with my dogs lol...no matter what, they always make u smile...
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon...sending chicken soup thoughts your way ....
Well...you've seen my Staten Island Ship graveyard photos. They're a real pick-me-up.~,:^)
ReplyDeleteI hit the art books in my modest, verging on immodest library.
You saw the pics that make me feel better, when you visited me a little while ago. ;)
ReplyDeleteHere via michele!
Hope you are doing mucho better, Carmi! Me, I really love to look at photos of trips I've experienced, especially the Bahamas.
ReplyDeleteMichele actually sent me, but I'd come by anyhow!
I like comfort pictures more than comfort food. It's not fattening and it lasts longer too. Color. Nature.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're taking that Cher survey now. It will make you feel much better about all the hosing down!
ReplyDeleteGet back over to Lam(b) if you didn't or I'll never blog to you again. OK, that's a lie.
K, images like this http://zerogmx.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOh My Lord,YES! Post some more of these comfort pictures, my dear Carmi! I LOVE this picture. I can feel the comfort of it in my bones!! I look view old, (as in older) photographs sometimes..this series I have been been posting these last days..Mother& Daughter photographs..are old...and I hope you get a chance to stop by...I'm very proud of these photographs and the ones I already posted...well, I'm not sure of the date, but I think it was May 5th or 6th??
ReplyDeleteAnyway...I sometimes find it very comforting to revisit older photographs I have taken. Or, listening to some really great music that stirred me as a younger person..THAT'S comforting to me. My kitty is extremely comforting. All my cats always were, and Sweetie still is wonderfully comforting and relaxing.
OH DAMN! I forgot to say I'm here from Michele's tonight! (lol)
ReplyDeleteMaybe it;s because I'm a "regular", anyway!
That's a beautiful photo. There are many things that can warm me when I'm feeling cold or lonely. Certainly, looking at flowers always warms me right up.
ReplyDeleteCuddling with you and the kids has to be number 1.
ReplyDeleteBut I also love to lie under the covers with a good book and peace and quiet all around. Maybe add a good cup of coffee to the mix.
Carmi; For me it's programs like Paul Newman's "Hole In The Wall Gang Camp" and the simpler miracles of Love, Courage, Acceptance and having Fun that brings me back to the Good Earth!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon, Carmi! The Summer is just around the corner!!
Pictures of nature or of my childhood. Or especially best, of my son when he was younger.
ReplyDeleteOh My Dear..I saw that you weee coming to my blog from Michele somehours ago, but you never got to me! Boo Hoo!
ReplyDeleteLovethis flower,still! Beautiful, Beautiful!
Rain pictures comfort me. Strange maybe?
ReplyDeleteYes more comfort pics :)