I love the word moment. I love every part of it—the way it looks and the way it sounds, how its meaning is crystal clear.
It’s now. It’s a flash of beauty that sears your mind forever, because it’s so damn special you can’t help but notice it.
Nothing else can compete with a moment.
This was a moment Mr. H and I shared together last week when we stayed at the Oregon Coast. We were spoiled, with the ocean in our front yard and 60 degree, sunny October days.
I brought my laptop with me, but I never opened it. I read, but not as much as I thought, as I was distracted by the view.
Every evening started the same way, sitting on driftwood in the sand, a front row seat at the Pacific Ocean theater.
There was nobody around. We had beer and a sunset.
And, we had a moment of…
AWE
HUMBLENESS
POSSIBILITY
AWAKENING
IMAGINATION
RELEASE
SURRENDER
CONNECTION
PURITY
FREEDOM
MINDFULNESS
Huge thanks to Mr. H for manning the cam with his usual brilliance.
And believe it or not, we didn’t touch these photos. There are no effects, just moments.
Do you guys have a sunset moment fave?
Britt Skrabanek 
You, the coast, and sunset. Oh, and a beer. I’d say your Mr. is one lucky guy. 😀
That’s very sweet. I certainly feel like a lucky gal.
I love the possibility. And that we are seeing the moment as you did, untouched.
Unplanned and untouched. Those are the best moments in life.
Sunset is like a real, wood-burning fire for me… I can’t look away. Wonderment. Great post, Britt,
eden
Love that description, Eden. It really is magical, the way it sets the sky on fire.
Many beautiful moments here, Britt. I love the way you express the pure joy of living 😀
Aw shucks! Right back at ya, babe.
My favorite word is “sucker.” I wonder what that says about me…
It’s a good word. I say it often. 😉
I also like “kerfuffle” and “brouhaha.”
And…shenanigans. Classic.
I so enjoyed this, Britt. Thank you for sharing the sunset, and I loved the body language interpretations.
Glad you enjoyed the sunset, Naomi. Shine on.
It’s been too long since I’ve had moments like those! And it’s high time I made time for them.
We have to make time for them. I was feeling the same way.
And all these beautiful moments add up to momentous. 🙂
Absolutely, sweet Gallivanta!
Awesome pictures!! I noticed some of these ‘moments’ on your facebook 🙂
Sunsets near the ocean are the best although I must say.. sunsets are beautiful here on the prairie as well 🙂
Texas has some beautiful sunsets, for sure! I used to love driving down to Austin, because as soon as we were away from Dallas, everything opened up. That flat land is pretty amazing out there!
yea, the one with my dog in the way 🙂
Pets make everything better. 😉
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