It’s always difficult to narrow it down to three things that make me happy any one day, but it’s a great exercise that helps me appreciate just how many wonderful things happen to me in a single day. They’re not massive things, in fact, they’re the little things that are the most important.
For instance, breakfast or lunch at Gem’s is always a good thing regardless of which Gems you’re near. But in Highlands, the entire staff always seems so happy, so eager to help, and so enthusiastic about their jobs it’s obvious good things are happening there. This week, diners were thrilled with the extra treat when Donna walked up to each customer offering a tray of freshly baked zeppoles. The baker was just making some and Donna decided to share them with everyone in the shop. Nice treat and delicious!
On Leonard Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, the quiet one-way street is filled with neighbors who don’t go out and chat with each other every day but give you the feeling that if something went wrong or if you needed something, they’d be right there to help.
Each of the properties is well maintained, many with great flowers or greens dotting well-kept lawns. But there’s one house with some magnificent huge sunflowers that bring color and beauty to the yard, all of which is thoughtful and appreciated. But even better than that, apparently some of the flower seeds spilled out along the street side of the curb. The feisty little plant took hold, grew, and now brings a smile to everyone as they drive past and see a handful of sunflowers simply sitting on the street side of the sidewalk, kind of like smiling and shaking hands with every passerby. It’s that kind of neighborhood.
There’s more of that floral beauty at the intersection of Leonard and Ave D, where property owners, obviously devoted gardeners, bring splashes of beauty and color every season, with sunflowers the showpiece this time of year, and amazing daffodils spilling all over the place during their season. Thanks to earlier nature aficionados in the borough of Atlantic Highlands, Ave D. is a splendor of beauty when the cherry trees along the road are in bloom. A terrific way to start the day, whether you’re heading to work or simply outside walking through a very friendly neighborhood.
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