Be True To Yourself
“To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming is the only end in life.” Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894 Scottish Author and Poet
Morning Delight
“What a delight it is when, of a morning, I get up and go out to find in full bloom a flower that yesterday was not there.” Tachibana Akemi, 1812-1868 Japanese Poet
Inspiration
Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet to a crowded day – like writing a poem or saying a prayer. What matters is that one be for a time inwardly attentive. Anne Morrow Lindbergh – American Writer, b. 1906-
Treasuring Life
When I begin to sit with the dawn in solitude, I begin to really live. It makes me treasure every single moment of life. Gloria Vanderbilt, 1924-1997
Day 28-homeless garden take 2
Day 28-homeless garden take 2. Beautiful photos by 365lifephotography. The Homeless Garden Project is such a great idea, every city in the world should have one.
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A Good Idea
This is a link to Bluebirdbaby, a blog about appreciating life, regardless of the ups & downs. ‘A year of Choice’ is a challenge to live mindfully, appreciate the gift of choice, and accepting and finding value in the consequences, good or bad. I like this.
Hot & Strong Beauties
Although I have not weeded my garden for the past 2 years, these lovely ladies keep bursting through the tangles to show me the strength of their beauty. “Fear not” they say, “we will keep growing strong even in the absence of your loving care. The weeds will not distract us from our purpose and…
Hot!
Do you think of New Hampshire as a cold place? Much of the year it is, but this week temperatures reached 103 F. It seems like the colder the winter is the hotter the following summer will be, at least for a week or so. Weather in NH can be unpredictable and uncomfortable. No sympathy?…
The Messiness
Yes I’ve been dealing with the messiness of my life lately. Being creative is often very messy, but life is messy anyway. It’s okay as long as you’re getting somewhere, learning something, improving something, or at least making an effort to deal with the mess. But sometimes it’s overwhelming and seems to have a life of…
Gratitude
I’m grateful for my parents who were always there for me. I’m grateful for so many lovely memories that got me through the hard times.
Animal Encounter (part 3)
Are butterflies considered animals or bugs or both? They are not easy to photograph as they flutter around so quickly. One little beauty fell in love with my son. He is not especially fond of bugs and didn’t really want to go to the butterfly exhibit in the first place. Then as we were getting…
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