when at the same time it’s so slow and sweet and everlasting. ― Graham Swift. A trip back in both time and seasonal color, an autumn ride on the Essex Steam Train brings the rush of pure nostalgia.
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Photo credit: Julie Carlson © 2013. Julie’s photos have appeared in Life Is Full of Sweet Spots – An Exploration of Joy, Mary O’Connor © 2013 and on the cover of Dreams of a Wingless Child, Mary O’Connor, Wheatmark © 2007
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 
Appropriate quote! Love the photo! (one of my favorite memories is walking on the Essex Steam Train track one night in the middle of a snow storm. It was MAGICAL!)
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Just listening to the sound of the whistle-like horn as the train comes around the bend is magical!
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Cool! Nice to meet you Mary
Regards from Italy
Lulu
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Thanks for the likes and the follow, both of which introduced me to you and your site. Nice one! Have a great day! Mary
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Thank you Mary!
Have I nice day too!
Regards from Italy.
Lulu
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Hope it’s as sunny in Italy as it is here (though I wouldn’t mind it a bit warmer)!
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No in Italy it’s rainy!!! ha ah
I try to have sun inside…. it’s always grey in these latest times.
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Isn’t that the truth! Keep smiling! 🙂
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I’ll try!
but trust me it’s always raining these days!
Lulu
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😦
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What a gorgeous photo. I must get to CT to ride the train.
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That steam train is a favorite ride in this area…one used by locals as well as visitors…the real proof of it being loved!
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