“There’s got to be a morning after
If we can hold on through the night
We have a chance to find the sunshine
Let’s keep on looking for the light…”
– Maureen McGovern
“Here comes the sun, do, dun, do, do
Here comes the sun, and I say
It’s all right
Little darling, the smile’s returning to their faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been here…”
– George Harrison
“I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Here is that rainbow I’ve been praying for
It’s gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day
It’s gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day…”
– Jimmy Cliff
“Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me highIf I had a day that I could give you
I’d give to you the day just like today
If I had a song that I could sing for you
I’d sing a song to make you feel this way…”
– John Denver
I am feeling more sunshiny this morning than I have in a loooooong time! Our life-giving Star may be 93 million miles away, but it is the constant in my life that never fails. Civilizations disappoint; human systems are always flawed, but the Solar System is going to be supporting life for a good while yet. And sometimes, I feel like even human beings might be rising to the challenge of being bright and warm!
“Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
I’ve got something I can laugh about
I feel good, in a special way
I’m in love and it’s a sunny day…”
– Paul McCartney
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What terrific quotes and photos for this week’s challenge. I love the Maureen McGovern one — I had forgotten it, so thanks for including. And your photo of light coming through the trees — excellent!
This is a perfect theme for the challenge that has lasted four years! But now, there is much to be done…
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As usual, a beautiful gallery. I especially like the second shot.
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Thanks, Janet! Yes, that’s a favorite of mine, too.
Great photos. I particularly like the sunlight among the tall trees!
Thanks, Teresa! Yes, a favorite of mine, too.
Oh, I love your post. I can feel the sun in each of your images and words.
Thank you very much for participating. 🙂
Thanks for your perfectly picked theme of hope! Love your post, too, Ana!
Excellent photos, excellent songs!
“Sunny Skies sleeps in the morning
He doesn’t know when to rise” –James Taylor
“Sunshine came softly through my a-window today” –Donovan
Wow! a JT song I didn’t know. Listened to it just now. Kind of ambivalent message? Donovan song I knew by the chorus, not the first line. Didn’t know he was Scottish; totally recognize the jawline as part of my Scottish heritage. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
You betcha’!!
Lovely post Priscilla, I agree with every word. And of course I loved your choice of songs 😊. The image of the sun’s rays through the trees is stunning.
Thanks, Tina! Yes, I’ve reused that photo a few times. One of my all time favorites, taken in Oregon.
Love the song linked photo gallery 🙂
Thanks so much!
Great capture of the joy of the moment in your first shot. 😀
My daughter on the beach in Oregon…a moment from last October that I keep revisiting because it’s my laptop background!
Good choice!
Love your composition here with lyrics and pictures. Enjoyable indeed.
Thanks, Ann-Christine!
Thankyou for all that lovely sunshine!
My pleasure!