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I looked at flowers and trees, sunsets and nature, rustic barns and people I love – some of my most favorite of all the beautiful things that I cherish and hold dear. But I stopped in my tracks, poring through my photo archives, eyes blinking with a slow smile etched across my face. This photo of my Townie Electra, teal blue and a little bit retro, a dream to ride and my ticket to exhilaration, is my choice for this week’s B&W photo challenge.

The freedom and thrill of riding a bicycle again after so many years and with, ahem, upper middle age approaching all too swiftly, the great satisfaction and joy that biking adds to my life is truly a beautiful thing to feel, to behold, to know, to experience. One of life’s simple pleasures indeed.

Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: What is beautiful to you?

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My nephew bought an acreage a few years ago and has been fixing up and remodeling the old farmhouse. His original intent was to move in and make it a home for him and his wife and their preschool-aged twins, Brody and Ella. We visited yesterday to view their progress and I had fun snapping a few pictures of the beautiful old barn situated there.

The twins were running around, laughing and playing in the sun, and I was dismayed to hear that my nephew and his wife have decided to sell the place instead. While their reasons for doing so are practical and sound, I was still saddened to think of how these beautiful young ones won’t enjoy a childhood growing up on this incredible spread of land.

I love the weathered look of this door and its rusty hinges. I wanted to explore the inside of the barn but wasn’t properly dressed for the occasion and can only hope they change their mind about living there so that one day I may be able to do just that.

Thursday Doors: September 10