I have decided I want my life to be lived out in cursive. Yes, I am aware that this seems a rather strange thing to say. At the enlightened age of 47, I have decided that I desire the days of print to be fewer, taken over, if you will, by more […]
[Continue reading...]Removing the barnacles
March 6, 2013 5 Comments
This picture was taken from our dock and you can see all of the barnacles on the piling; the longer they are allowed to grow, the greater their adhesion. We have to remove them from the boats because they will slow us down and cost more fuel. I think on occasion there are things in […]
[Continue reading...]The milkweed lesson
March 4, 2013 1 Comment
I love to work in my yard. I find it to be calming and restorative as well as invigorating. Today, it was a windy day, strangely chilly for South Florida this time of year. We have milkweed in the butterfly garden and the wind was picking up milkweed pods and scattering them haphazardly about the […]
[Continue reading...]Freeloaders
March 2, 2013 4 Comments
I wanted to share this with you because I find so much happiness in watching it. My husband is a fishing guide and every day when he comes in, he has some friends that hang around waiting for handouts. They seem to know when he is coming before I do and stay right with him […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the details
March 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
I took this in Texas and every time I look at it, I find myself looking at all the different elements and loving the way they all fit together.
[Continue reading...]Just get me outta here
March 1, 2013 6 Comments
So, I finally got the okay from my hubby to cut my hair quite a bit shorter. He has always loved it long but understood I just needed a change. My appointment was relaxing and I’m very happy with the results (as is he)! After the hair was done, I had about an hour to […]
[Continue reading...]The day I became a Nana
February 27, 2013 7 Comments
Yesterday I was mom, aunt, daughter A friend, cousin and wife. Today I became a Nana I never could have guessed the way I would feel You changed my life on February 28th, 2010 The day I became a Nana Those other grandparents tried to warn me They spoke of a new and different […]
[Continue reading...]Love until it hurts
February 25, 2013 4 Comments
Who will tell them they are loved? All the weary, worn and broken. Will we merely pass them by? Words of healing left unspoken. No, Not I. I said, “I’ll go.” And heed their silent cry. Take my hand and join me. Let’s touch a life that’s gone awry. Matthew 25:45 “And he will answer, […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
February 22, 2013 3 Comments
This week the challenge was to represent FORWARD. These three shots just immediately jumped out at me; hope you enjoy!
[Continue reading...]A word fitly spoken
February 22, 2013 8 Comments
I am enchanted by words. I always have been. Words allow us to express our innermost thoughts in written and oral form. They are bountiful and can be captivating, refreshing and motivating and without them we would feel frustrated when trying to make a point. Words can nurture or destroy, hurt or heal, soothe or […]
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Long walks and dark chocolate 