Simple Pleasures
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325720)
Rockingham, Australia
March 5, 2017 11:11pm CST
In a comment on a photo of me as a child with one of my pet sheep. Fiacre Banks (@xFiacre) remarked that playing with pet lambs might be as much or more fun than playing on computers. When I came across this photo of my mother and sister, it reminded me how simple pleasures can be such a lot of joy.
My Mum is well into her 90s in this photo but they are both just enjoying the moment and each other's company. Although not too crash hot photographically (I took it, not Vince) it is one of my favourites of my Mum and sister.
Do you have simple pleasures you enjoy from time to time? Or maybe often?
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@librarygeek1980 (3137)
• United States
6 Mar 17
Love the pic, my simple pleasure (of the many) is plugging in my earbuds and cranking the music. 
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Mar 17
There have been many days where I have put my earbuds in and then put my iPod on shuffle and just jam to tunes all day! Or I'll put on Pandora or Spotify and just let the music take me away somewhere far away!
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@librarygeek1980 (3137)
• United States
6 Mar 17
@moffittjc I have mine on Spotify
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@JudyEv (325720)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Mar 17
#librarygeek @moffittjc That would bring a lot of joy to you both. And it costs nothing.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
6 Mar 17
This is YOUR sister not your mothers correct?
What a lovely photo. It's just another proof that you are in charge of your own health and happiness. There are many others who couldn't be so active at that age your mother.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@JudyEv That's wonderful to hear! She was able to enjoy all of her years then.
Thanks for the clarification. I thought it must be your sister but my brain was a bit scambled at the moment and I wanted to be sure!
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Mar 17
I have a feeling that part of the reason your mum has made it well into her 90's is that she took the time to enjoy the simple things in life. We don't realize how important it is for our health and well being to simply slow down sometimes and enjoy the moment. And even as adults, we need a little play time to keep ourselves feeling young!
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
9 Mar 17
@JudyEv I think those are recipes for long life! Keep things simple, remain young at heart, and take up a hobby you enjoy!
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@JudyEv (325720)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 17
@moffittjc There is a promotion going on here called ABC - Act meaning get out and get active, Belong to social clubs or groups and Commit to volunteer projects. I think it is geared more towards mental health. It would work to keep ageing at bay too.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
6 Mar 17
Well, riding my bike comes immediately to mind.
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@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Mar 17
Looks like fun looks like they was enjoying themselves. I loved swinging as a child and still do.
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@JudyEv (325720)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Aug 17
A young family at this camping site moved from a big, noisy campsite with lots of activities for kids to this lovely quiet one with a little creek rippling over stones. She says that's all they need and I think she might be right, At school, children's lives can be very structured and it's nice if they can be free to make their own pleasures sometimes.
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@else34 (13517)
• New Delhi, India
6 Mar 17
&JudyEv What a nice photo!! You say your mom in the photo is at her 90s.Really?? She looks so agile and active.....I try to enjoy each and every second of my life.Even a sapling dancing in breeze or patches of clouds in the sky or a herd of cows grazing in a field leaves me spellbound.
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@else34 (13517)
• New Delhi, India
7 Mar 17
@JudyEv Exactly.Mother Nature has a treasure of wonders.Whenever I see the sky covered with dark black clouds I spontaneously begin humming verses from the great Sanskrit epic "Meghdoot"by the great Kalidas.My friends tease me saying I am a child of 29.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Mar 17
I like swinging, blowing bubbles, reading a book
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
8 Mar 17
@JudyEv I am prob going to pick some up soon for blowing
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@xFiacre (12595)
• Ireland
6 Mar 17
@JudyEv When I lived in the bush in Africa I never worried about nasties, I grew up with Malawian kids and just seemed to instinctively gain a sort of bush savvy that my parents didn't have. Now however I'd be a nightmare in the bush, imagining snakes everywhere.
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@JudyEv (325720)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Mar 17
Definitely a cup of tea counts. And walking along the beach too. Free is very, very good. Walking in the bush watching out for snakes and crocodiles is good too. I was bitten on the toe by a bull-ant today. It is itchy, swollen and painful. 
Best you don't come to Australia. 
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
7 Mar 17
Yes, I try to enjoy every moment of my life. Me and my family really enjoy simple pleasures like playing chess or any other board games, having our meals together, watching movies or just sitting together and teasing each other.
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
7 Mar 17
@JudyEv yes, every day and moment is so special, we should not waste it in worthless works.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
7 Mar 17
Yes I like the photo too. My simple pleasure is shopping at our nearby supermarket
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@JudyEv (325720)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Mar 17
That's a nice one. I quite like drifting through a supermarket too.
@besweet (9862)
• Ireland
6 Mar 17
I enjoy spending time with my friends, on sunny Sundays, we go for long walks in the city and then find a nice place with a view to sit and enjoy our coffee.
I am trying to take pleasure of every moment, even at work sometimes. It is important to appreciate what we have and value the people in our lives.
You have capture the joy in the moment in the picture, I love the contrast of colors too!
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
6 Mar 17
@JudyEv It does not matter who took the photo.It has captured the essence of the moment nicely . That moment of being happy together.Nice photo.You are good.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
6 Mar 17
@JudyEv Yes,they are enjoying their swing and talking to each other.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
6 Mar 17
Those simple joys are more special. Nowadays, it is rare for kids to play outdoors. Most just play with their gadgets.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
6 Mar 17
@JudyEv true. The world had changed a lot.
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