Mycrimetime: Beauty in the News

There has been so many tragedies and ugliness in the news lately, I thought I'd post some beautiful photos I came across just to cleanse the pallet. First there was 9/11 and terrorism, a frightening time for the entire world as we couldn't believe what our eyes were seeing as millions were glued to their television sets and thousands of people perished in the World Trade Center, Pentagon, a lonely field in Pennsylvania and those passengers in the doomed jetliners. There was a long war that followed with daily updates of casualties, fatalities and collateral damage.

There have been serial killers and now the mass shootings are plaguing our country. Gang violence has never seemed worse, especially in the great city of Chicago. It's time to look for the good in the world - it's sometimes difficult to remember we do live in a beautiful country and most people are kind, honest and hard working people. We must never forget it. There are volunteers who give their time for others, there are philanthropists who share their good fortune with the less fortunate. There are many people who give of themselves and ask nothing in return. Those are the people we need to focus on, but they rarely make the evening news.

Here are some gorgeous photos to lighten your day. Enjoy, and do something kind for someone today!