Several times a week I walk, at least a 2 mile stretch, sometimes more. Today was my “lunch walk” so I only had 30 minutes and was determined to make it count. I was clipping along at a rapid pace, my body already on melt down alert from the blistering FL sun, when I smelled […]
[Continue reading...]Just a smile for you
July 23, 2013 2 Comments
I took this photo of some flowers I planted with my granddaughter for a butterfly garden. Our daily rains have encouraged lots of growth. When I found the quote, I couldn’t help myself, had to share. Hope you enjoy.
[Continue reading...]And she isn’t even gone
July 21, 2013 6 Comments
As the thunder rolls outside, it’s almost deafening, compared to the silence inside. There is a faint whisper from one of the televisions left on in another room. Other than that, there is nothing. Normally, I relish in the quiet but today it is different. Today I cannot seem to stop the agonizing silence from […]
[Continue reading...]Daily Prompt: There is no place like home
July 20, 2013 2 Comments
The challenge today was to write about this question. If you had the opportunity to live a nomadic life, traveling from place to place, would you do it? Do you need a home base? What makes a place “home” to you? Oh, home; the place where I find solace and comfort and familiarity and family. […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh
July 19, 2013 6 Comments
When I thought about this challenge, to show photos depicting “fresh”, I remembered this outing I had with my daughter and her friend to the Knaus Berry Farm in Homestead, FL. We were able to score some fresh strawberries!
[Continue reading...]Too blessed
July 18, 2013 4 Comments
We are finally home from vacation and although I had a wonderful time and wouldn’t take back the beautiful visit and fun times and laughter, I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight. I was browsing facebook earlier and saw that a very wise, young lady posted a status that said, in […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Golden Hour
July 12, 2013 6 Comments
The challenge this week was for photos taken in the “golden hour”. I’m blessed to live in an area where a picture within an hour of sunset is always beautiful.
[Continue reading...]Beneath the surface
July 12, 2013 6 Comments
Today as I looked out over the black, murky waters in the swamp at Jean Lafitte National Preserve, I thought about how you have no idea what is under the surface. In the picture above, the gator popped up and started swimming toward us. One minute the water was calm and the next, he surfaced […]
[Continue reading...]Cherish them!
July 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
I’m sitting here wrapped up in a blanket in July, in New Orleans, because my eldest keeps her house like a meat locker. I’m not complaining though, because I couldn’t be happier at this moment, if only I could lose the sinus headache. It’s funny to sit here and listen to my daughters arguing over […]
[Continue reading...]Memories left behind
July 6, 2013 2 Comments
I found a tiny plastic Dora underneath my couch today This conjured up a memory of our Ayda here at play Snow White, Belle and Ariel conversing in the castle Little green marines surround it, keeping enemies at bay Lincoln logs and tinker toys, crayons and coloring books Some of the toys they left here, […]
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Long walks and dark chocolate 