Yesterday was undoubtedly one that Bill Withers was discussing when he came up with the lyrics for Lovely Day. Can you say SPECTACULAR?

With a hand-painted reminder of what the world desperately needs, this gorgeous nook greeted us as we began our walk. The thought that someone took the time and effort to brighten the day of all who passed by daily filled me with hope, which became a theme for the day.

If you haven’t noticed, we live in an area with creative thinkers. The next photo shows an incredible idea. You’ve seen the Little Libraries, where books can be exchanged, but this was different. This well-crafted cabinet allows people to “leave a treasure and take a treasure.” The treasures should be plants, seeds, planters, or other items that encourage our gardens in one way or another.

We couldn’t help but smile at the hidden gems as we walked along. This is a public walking path where someone decided to make things enjoyable for the many walkers and bike riders who pass. It caught on, enticing others to follow suit. I’m not going to lie; this makes exercising much better. The alligator wearing sunglasses guarantees a chuckle.

We strayed off the path to walk into town. We spotted one of the many porches that make you want to sit down with a Mint Julep to watch the fireflies. Many of these homes are historic or at least close to it, and the owner’s love for these properties shines through in the maintenance. Kudos to them for having the time and funds to do it.

While in town, we visited the Lewes Historical Society campus, where we chatted with a few friendly re-enactors and a big family visiting from Long Island, NY, who asked us to take some photos of them around the campus. I’m still laughing at this moment. My husband took the pictures as I channeled my inner fashion photographer, shouting out, “Come on, work it,” “Let me see some love,” “Good, good, beautiful.” The highlight was everyone laughing and capturing their natural smiles. As we parted ways, one of the women shouted, “I love you, you’re so reg-u-la!” Now, that’s a compliment…lol!

You never really know what’s around the corner. As we continued, we ran into two men riding bikes (literally) who happened to be from our hometown of Philly. We were born in the same hospital and grew up about two miles from each other! The world is so tiny.

We ended up having a late lunch on the water, where we sat next to a young couple sporting Philadelphia Phillies gear. They were in town dog-sitting while their friends were in London attending the Phillies/Mets game. They live in the heart of Center City, and for the first time in a long time, they gave optimistic insight about the city. The young man said, “Bad things happen everywhere; I choose to see the beauty and history of our city.” Perspective is key.

On our journey back to the car, we spotted more hidden art in the area’s natural beauty. The day was a reminder of hope, perspective, and gratitude. Just what the doctor ordered.

Enjoy the slide show above, and as always, Enjoy the Ride!