Whenever one of my posts receives a lot of feedback, I am surprised. My account is small; it gets narrow exposure. But 'Nettie's goal is getting to know the folks who spend time in the neighborhood, and that is a real pleasure! Thanks very much for being there! ☺️🌷

A sunrise searchlight scans the skies over Queensland, Australia. ☺️ #sunrise. "Moffat Beach Sunrise" by Paul Balfe (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Nature just keeps on giving! ☺️👍💛

Growth can be messy; but by repeating and reconfiguring the best of what's happening, we can tidy things up a bit. 😁 #MetaphoricalSunrise #NewSeasonNewBeginning #AllOverThePlace "Spring Garden Tile" by Annette Croad ('Nettie)

Light holds its own as it breaks over Moncton, New Brunswick. ☺️ #sunrise #LightPrevails "Hope" by James Mann (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Cattails greet the spring sunrise from a New Brunswick, Canada marsh. 😊 #sunrise "Sunrise Cattails" by James Mann (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

At a perky 83, the "It's My Life" lyrics have a special meaning for me. And I always did like Bon Jovi! 😁👍 #anthem

The sunrise of life can be bright with promise. Midday...maybe not so much. At sunset, we've possibly come to peace with it all. But there are many sunrises available to us: Each time we choose to start anew! Really. 😁👍 #choice "Cluster of Why Nots" by Annette Croad ('Nettie); a happy snap.

A 'sky bouquet'... 😊

This North Carolina coastal sunrise is from Nature's minimalist collection. ☺️ #sunrise #NaturalWorkOfArt "Sunrise" by Paul Arrington (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

A fee-free scenic drive and watching the sunrise at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida. Asking for more would be just plain greedy! 😁 #sunrise "Sunrise over Ochopee Pond" by Big Cypress National Preserve (PDM 1.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

At the moment of capture, the Austrian sunrise is framed by a detail. 😊 #sunrise #NewView "The Gentle Colors of Autumn" by Bernd Thaller (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Biking can start early in Belgium! ☺️ #sunrise #earlybird "Sunrise in Vlassenbroek, by bike" by Christophe Couckuyt (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

May military decision-makers keep the gravity of their choices in mind. #consequences "Sunrise at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" by Arlington National Cemetery / U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / released (PDM 1.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

We are visually transported this morning to a small lake in Scotland for a summer sunrise.  I thought, Be bold. Just skip over Spring!  (For today.)  😁  #sunrise "Highland Lilies" by Andy Belshaw (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie.  Original: Flickr.

No abstract but a solution! A cloudless sky...so, for interest, a berry branch between the camera and the sun! ☺️👍 #sunrise "Berry Bright Sunrise" by James Mann (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

The sun rises over the Owyhee Canyonlands Region, named for the three Hawaiian trappers sent in 1819 to explore the uncharted river but never returned. "Sunrise at Lake Owyhee, Oregon" by Bonnie Moreland (PDM 1.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr. 😊 #sunrise

What if we functioned like the Sunrise; how would we do that? Could we create an environment where All might see better what is important to them? ...A relaxed spot that invites poking about at one's own pace to find personal treasure. Worth a trial!😁🌄 #FunctionalSunrise #NewDayNewWay

On the way to a very good May day in New Brunswick, Canada... ☺️ #process #river #fog "A Man His Dog & Camera will Travel" by James Mann (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

😁 For me, each sunrise is the gift of continued opportunity! On my birthday, today, we're off to "The Walker's Universe" by Annette Croad ('Nettie)--my abstraction of a photo I shot on the Erie Canal Trail in Central New York. #metaphoricalsunrise #sunrise-is-the-gift-of-continued-opportunity

The Vasco da Gama Bridge carries Lisbon area express traffic 8-ish miles across the River Tagus. It's the second longest bridge in Europe! ☺️ #sunrise #transport "the magic bridge" by Nelson L. (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

In a reserve southeast of Lisbon, birds wait for the sunrise; they know it's coming. Humans can overthink things. ☺️ #predawn "Pernilongo, juvenil, a aguardar o nascer do sol.., Black-winged Stilt, juvenile, waiting for the sunrise.." by Luiz Lapa (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

In a Maryland field, sunflowers watch the July sunrise. Tip: A long look at green foliage combats Friday, the 13th Syndrome. 😁 #sunrise #green4balance "McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area Jul 17, 2017, 6-04 AM_sharing" by F Delventhal (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

"This theory could also explain why some trees do not exhibit crown shyness when interacting with trees of their own species." Mother Nature speaks, and we can learn so much from her. Enjoy this short, meaty read. 😊

We welcome today with a sunrise scene straight from the crayon box! The 'beyond happy' sky was shot from New Brunswick's Université de Moncton.☺️ #newday "Sunny Sunrise in Moncton" by James Mann (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Wisdom said to watch the sunrise from inside on February 11, 2017 in New Brunswick, Canada. ☺️ #sunrise #abstract "Looking Out A Frozen Window at -22C" by James Mann (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Trees take a big stretch at sunrise in California's Antelope Valley. ☺️ #sunrise #newday "Rise Up" by Rennett Stowe (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

I've been known to be bit by the Stylized Bug. Doesn't hurt a bit. ☺️ #unabashedlystylizedsunrise #FREEDOM #FUN "Sunrise, Cha Cha Metsi, Okavango Delta, Botswana" by flowcomm (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

An idea... ☺️ #metaphoricalsunrise #ahamoment "Keep Your Power" by Annette Croad ('Nettie)--a poster.

If world or personal events have you feeling a little edgy, feel free to look over and bookmark this page... ☺️ emotionalresettoolbox.carrd.co

"Circle Dancing" by Annette Croad ('Nettie) reminds me that it's possible to dance together without stepping on others' petals. ☺️ #metaphorical sunrise #mindreboot

Since around 1740, the system of 19 mills at Kinderdijk in South Holland has seen sunrises. It is the largest concentration of old windmills in the Netherlands and is a UNESCO site.  😊 #sunrise "Kinderdijk__21" by Dmitry P (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

@artmyoldfriend.bsky.social is one of my favorite places to poke about and feel my heart soar. These trees, thanks to artist Cedar Lee, cued me to look up and stand tall. Posture, whether physical or philosophical, is important! Surely, we are here to BE. 😊👍

😊Been roaming about in new territory this morning and found a grand daybreak 'read and peek'--from @raybilcliff.com

Wintering, the Biesbosch National Park in the Netherlands appears to have received a postcard from Spring. Seasons are family, y'know. ☺️ #sunrise #grand-scheme-of-things "Zwanenplaatweg, Biesbosch - Dordrecht" by Paul van de Velde (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

The reliable day greets the reliable geyser in Yellowstone National Park. ☺️ #sunrise "Winter dawn, Upper Geyser Basin" by Neal Herbert (PDM 1.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Sunrises can happen at any time of day. For a fresh start, we may need only a little patch of green. ☺️ More at Emotional Reset Toolbox (LINK in Profile) #newday #ahamoment Photo: "Sanctuary"--a vintage take on a timeless subject--by Annette Croad ('Nettie).

On the north coast of Wales, the seaside village of Rhos-on-Sea welcomes the day! ☺️ #sunrise #newday "Sunrise on the Marina" by Terry Kearney (CC0 1.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

A great read on why parkland on-site informative signage can be compassionate as well as practical. ☺️👍 #epiphany "On that morning, they were given no story to hold onto. ...A little bit of interpretation could have changed all of that." www.donenright.com/the-morning-...

We've an exciting start to the day at Moruya Heads in Eurobodalla National Park, south of Sydney, Australia. ☺️ #freshstart #sunrise "20170108 - Moruya, NSW - 68.jpg" by Angela & Andrew (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Our ancestors were 'thick' with trees, and knew that we can't survive without them. 😊💛👍

There's a lot to look forward to when you enter the campground at the beginning of the Danish day. ☺️ #sunrise "IMG_5596" by Krists Luhaers (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

From reading today's DailyOm, I learned that when someone triggers us in conversation, our stress rises, perception narrows, and understanding falters. Oops. It dawned on me that when I feel 'shot' by words, best I mindfully broaden my perception!! 😁👍 #dawn www.dailyom.com/inspiration/...

We're coming up on Yellowstone's Anniversary (3/1/1872) and the park's formal entrance in Gardiner, Montana. ☺️ #sunrise "Sunrise at Roosevelt Arch" by Yellowstone National Park NPS / Jacob W. Frank (PDM 1.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Being a relatively new account, I was amazed at how "Sconces in the Fairy Castle" touched others so quickly. Thank you to all who rested your eyes on it. I love to share what lights my world, in the hope that it might do the same for another.☺️

Metaphorical sunrises, epiphanies and 'aha moments' change lives. My shot of an elegant little dandelion, said, "You like? Then, make the most of me." So I did with "Sconces in the Fairy Castle" by Annette Croad ('Nettie). ☺️ #metaphoricalsunrise #lifechanger

When on a drive through the nature park, you've pulled over to preserve a moment... ☺️ #dawn #naturepark #document "Sunrise over Utterslev Mose, Denmark" by Kristoffer Trolle (CC BY 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr. www.kristoffertrolle.com

Sunrise is a work-in-progress on a ground-foggy beach in northwest Jutland, Denmark. ☺️#sunrise #process #newday "Sonnenaufgang" by m.prinke (CC BY-SA 2.0); edited by 'Nettie. Original: Flickr.

Looking at things in a different way, we give ourselves a little brain massage. ☺️ A playful session of photo editing turned my shot of a lily into "Breakthrough" by Annette Croad ('Nettie). #newday #neweyes #metaphoricalsunrise #breakthrough

Since it dawned💡on me, I'm having my kind of fun with each day--challenging or not. ☺️👍