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Magical Moment 285, "Live Like Royalty"


I awoke to the gentle song of birds outside my window, like a cartoon Disney princess.

After I laced up my tennis shoes and went outside, I found that golden leaves had been laid out at my feet, like a royal carpet lining my running route.

At work, I found that the 5-year old ballet class had come to entertain me, like court jesters, and I smiled at their silliness all through class.

And when I arrived back at home, I found that a grand meal had been prepared in my honor.

What a majestic life I lead! 

Comments

Eddie said…
I love you, My Princess, My Queen, My Love, My Wife!
Dawn said…
Oh You ARE A Princess!
A piano playing, musically gifted, lovely princess:))))
(And you are very lucky too:)
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
laughwithusblog said…
Oh to be able to have this perspective every day!
I know! It comes and goes. :)

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