Benefiting from the Bright Light of Spring without the UV exposure

Whether in a flower filled field by a pond....celebrate!  photo- MarieClaireMaison

Or on an old terrace donned with a colorful make shift awning, sipping a lime scented,icy drink , reading a great book and listening to cicadas competing with a tango tune.

photo - Chris Tubbs Photography

Or at dusk, taking in the falling sun, ready to embrace a night of dancing on an expansive lawn with an ocean view like in the Great Gatsby.. but, with a happier ending for sure!!!!

                                                     photo- MarieClaireMaison

perhaps an early day off work meeting your closest friend or sibling with a Perrier and lemon.

photo- HG

or maybe you world fancy  an exotic cabana by the sea, of course, you would want fascinating beach side neighbors who talk loudly about interesting subjects while you wear your large brimmed hat and dark glasses acting like you are not the least bit curious....

photo- credit unknown let me know if you know so I can list it ---thanks

or lastly, you might aspire to a très private beach club with cocktails and lunch served where you and your honey can relax, read and play beach tennis or volley ball....ah, dreaming of the bright sunny days  without the sunburns cuz of course, you have your SPF sunscreen and shade to protect you!!! Have a super Monday dreaming of sunny days to come!!!

An Immune Booster-Beauty,Talent and Music,a blast from the Past

These bright colorful photos were featured in Madame Figaro Magazine made to share- cheerful,creative talent!!! 

 Viola-Catherine Malandrino avec un peu de Americana -
On behalf of a fellow blogger-I found myself groov 'in out to some Old Tunes! 

Post Holiday Shopping, nope- I will have none of that!

Just like the guys at
Extremely Poor Richard’$ Almanac we are working on the premise that old fashioned fun is back in style. yes, how cozy can sitting around the fire playing cards and making cookies or preparing a luscious pasta dinner be....no reason to feel consumer deprived...saving is what it is all about,the cool crowd do not waste nor want...a return to the basics, heck, I may try knitting. From their site you can check out Jane Fonda's Dad in the photo from Grapes of Wrath, a cheerful film for the kids -it will make them count their
blessings for internet and all things techy! and I thank corine at
Hidden in France for her lead to yet the new funny link above-Bravo!


ps photo credit unknown save for Julien24340612 jpeg, if you know please ,do tell