#HappyMaking

2026-01-09
Wednesday's #TinyJoy included a TinyCookie ;)

#xaps2026 #happymaking
A small shortbread cookie shaped like a tiny scottie-dog sits atop brown and cream ice cream in a small clear round dish on a dark brown surface.
2025-07-03
2025-06-18
I'm not the only one enjoying the harvest? Photographed exactly as found when I went out to water this morning (plus really poor shot of a very lovely sky this evening)

#TinyJoy
#happymaking
#NatureLove
#RightOutsideTheDoor
An empty green strawberry hull with one inch of stem attached sits in sunlight on a grey railing.An evening sky at the edge between sutset and dusk, with shaded clouds giving texture. A small building sits in shadow at the bottom of the image.
2025-06-14
First harvest!

(tending garden for traveling fam)

#TinyJoy
#happymaking
#NatureLove
#RightOutsideTheDoor
A bright red strawberry glows in the sunlight on a light grey railing.
2025-06-02
Growing things are #happymaking bits of #TinyJoy and #NatureLove
Strawberry plants in dirt, with a tiny blossom visible as well a a couple small berry-starts.Two oval metal planters full of dirt on a deck, with many greeny feathery carrot leaves covering the left end of both.
2025-05-04
The rest of my week: walked at a local trail the other day after some good med news, started May by visiting the beach on the other side of town, helped with a 'yard warming', and walked around the neighborhood.
#TinyJoy #happymaking #NatureLove
Woodland ferns with gently curling new growth at the endsA gathering of green "Herb robert" plants, growing in almost fractal-looking patterns.Many weathered logs lie on sand scattered with patches of green plants in the foreground, leading to a sun-dappled rippled bay. Across the water you can see the shadowy silhouette of land and mountains, and in the upper right corner there is a glare that shows the sun is shining brightly just off-screen.A rusty-brown metal ring sits in the dark, with a small campfire burning inside.
2025-04-30
Finally back out for a bit of a walk
#TinyJoy
#happymaking
#NatureLove
Tiny pinkish-purple blossoms cover the ground and the tree above. Other trunks can be seen in the background, and green plants are growing up through the petals.A sunset sky shines behind silhouetted trees, with dramatic clouds framing patches of pale blue sky
2025-04-28
Got stuck in my head a bit again, but there were bright spots #TinyJoy #happymaking #NatureLove #NaturesBeauty #RightOutsideTheDoor #xapCrafts
A spotted towhee sits on a branch in the midst of a raspberry thicket. There are green leaves all around, and various tree trunks can be seen behind.Sitka willow catkins blooming on several branches next to the corner of an aged red-painted wood building.A variety of spruce, elderberry, and other bright green trees reach to a brilliant blue sky.  A gravel drive can be seen running up through the hilly meadow.A brown and white tabby cat sits on the white sill of an open window looking out over a green field.  The walls around the window are a muted light orange.
2025-04-03
Baked some Cheddar bread Tuesday

#xapBakes #TinyJoy #happymaking
A very dark-golden brown round loaf of bread sits on a white cutting board. A silver bread knife with a white handle is below.A golden brown round loaf of bread sits cut open  on a white cutting board on a dark table. The cut sides show a bright yellow cheese swirl in the white bread.A closer look at the cut side of a rustic round of bread, highlighting the bright yellow cheese swirl in the white bread.
2025-04-01
Today's walk cut short due to knee issues, but did see a fair few wild salmonberry blossoms while out 😊 #happymaking #TinyJoy #NatureLove
Small dark pink flowers bloom on russet brambles. Much green foliage is visible below, with still-bare trees behind.
2025-03-31
Host/housemate finished updating the office-room door yesterday
#TinyJoy #happymaking #FanishHome
A white door with a distinct blue center panel. In the middle is a white sign with black text reading "POLICE TELEPHONE / FREE FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC / ADVISE & ASSISTANCE OBTAINABLE IMMEDIATELY / OFFICERS & CARS RESPOND TO ALL CALLS / PULL TO OPEN"
2025-03-31
A beautiful ending to a wonderful day (Saturday)
#happymaking #TinyJoy #BigJoy #NatureLove
An orange sunset shines out from behind an island horizon, coloring gently rippled water that reflects varying shades of deep darker blues and oranges. There are dramatic clouds in the sky, and large weathered logs & driftwood in the foreground.
2025-03-27
From the last three days: More signs of spring continue to add #TinyJoy to walks 😊 And it really is beautiful here 💙 (Only using (mediocre) phone camera most of the time means pics don't really show what I get to see, esp starry nights, but tried anyway).
#happymaking
#NatureLove
#NewAdventuresForXap
#RightOutsideTheDoor
View up a hill mostly focused on a large shrub/low tree covered in small white blooms. Some yellow daffodils can been seen growing in the green grass in front, while the sky above is a medium blue.A black night sky with stars; the constellation Orion is in the center.Tall evergreen trees dominant the left side of the picture, with the right focused on a cloudy blue sky and snow- and cloud-decorated mountains in the distance.
2025-03-24
Only lightly rained-on during today's walk, and little purple flowers added a bit more #TinyJoy as well. Sharing here, along with a few other bits from last week.
#NatureLove #RightOutsideTheDoor #MyNeighbors #xapCrafts #happymaking
Three small purple cones of grape hyacinth peek out amid green grass in a close-up picture of the ground.A stream of water bisects the center of the image, with sunlight reflecting off it in a way that gives the impression of swift movement. The lower half of the image is filled with green grass, and the upper half with mostly tan and brown straw and grasses.White clouds float through a chunk of bright blue sky ringed by many green conifer trees of varying sizes and proximity. On the right side is a log cabin, and black asphalt is visible in the foreground.A mostly-lilac-toned sunset viewed above and through many trees and evergreens.
2025-03-14
BEAUTIFUL day for a walk.....just stayed in the neighborhood due to schedules, and didn't go too far bc trying not to stress the knees (they were rather upset yesterday), but still quite enjoyed the fresh air and nature #TinyJoy #NatureLove #Happymaking
Green conifers stretch up to a brilliant blue sky with wispy white clouds scattered.
2025-03-14
Bit of a catch-up? Have a few of the #TinyJoy or JustBecause photos I've taken the last couple of weeks that weren't previously posted....
#Happymaking #NatureLove #MyNeighbors #RightOutsideTheDoor #xapCrafts
A meadowed hill of wild grasses and brown thatch with a bit of a rock line in the foreground and some daffodils just beginning to flower. At the back edge are assorted bushes and trees, including several evergreens.A bright blue crocheted scarf is layed out in a sideways v shape on a bright reddish-brown wood table. The lower leg shows a distinct waffle pattern.An asphalt road runs on the lower left corner, stretching towards a cloudy grey sky. The majority of the picture is focused on the evergreens and lichen-covered cedars and oaks lining the road.A picture of the yards of two blue houses visible in the backgrounds. Both sides of the drive running through the yards have a total of seven black-tail deer grazing, standing, or even laying down in the grasse.
2025-02-28
Refilling bits that'd gotten WAY to low
(something that's actually a pretty big joy)

#NatureLove #TinyJoy #NewAdventuresForXap #happymaking
A grey gravel path leads into a green forestWoods featuring the green foliage of the underbrush in the foreground, with tall tree trunks in the background of the image.Mossy blanket covering the undergrowth beneath tree trunks in the woods.A sun-dappled, dirt-filled root ball in the woods, surrounded by ferns and wearing a moss topper.
2024-02-04

Baingan bharta is very very #HappyMaking
#Bangalore

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