June 23, 2010:
"Pets - Part of The Family"
Well, I'm feeling better! But due to some time constraints today, and still feeling like I'm in "catch-up" mode, I thought I would introduce you to some of the other members of our family.
Looking into the eyes of each of our pets, I personally know that there must be a special place for these amazing and insightful creatures when they leave us...often much too soon. They just know and understand too much (in my opinion) to not have some kind of soul.
Introducing :
Lizzie
Havanese
(aka: Mom's "girl," "the Princess", thinks she Alpha!)
RickyImperial Shitzhu
(aka: "Little Buddy," Gremlin, EWok, 7 lbs of pure Ninja!)
Rusty
Terrier Mix
(aka: Chewbacca, Corned Beef, "I Love you, Man!")
Mitch
Shitzhu
(aka: "Space Cadet," Tri-Pod, Stinky)
Miette
Snow-Shoe
(aka: Pretty Girl, Dog-Lover, name is French for "Sweet.")
"Animals are such agreeable friends -
they ask no questions,
they pass no criticisms."
- George Eliot (Author 1819-1880)
Pay it foward - Spread a Smile !
June 16, 2010:
Beautiful Butterflies!
I adore butterflies and moths!
...their amazing and brilliant color schemes, intricate shapes, and sizes from extremely tiny to that of a dinner-plate. Their ability to just "float" on even the slightest breeze never ceases to capture my interest, and I watch them in awe whenever I'm in their weightless presence.
I've been to a couple different Butterfly Farms in Florida, and if you ever have the chance to visit one of these amazing places, I highly recommend taking the time to go!
From my collection:
'Happiness is a butterfly which, when pursued,
is always beyond our grasp,
but which if you will sit down quietly,
may alight upon you."
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
Pay it forward - spread a smile!
July 21, 2010
"Craving....Sand & Surf !"
Do you ever get the feelin' that you got to get away?
It's a sympton of the fever all across the U. S. A.
My family doctor told me "son the flu is what you have!"
But I know it's island fever, and I got it real bad.
Hey doc I need a pain reliever!
(Oooo I got it bad) I got the island fever!
I got it bad, I got the island fever!
(Oooo I got it bad) I got the island fever!
from the song: "Island Fever" by The Beach Boys
(Tom Melcher & Mike Love)
Well, we're not getting any beach-time soon...but I have amazing memories of previous vacations spent on sandy shores.
Watching the waves roll in, clouds drifting in endless shapes and sizes, the sun warming my skin and healing my soul.
Just looking at these pictures brings a smile to my face, and Joy to my heart as I recall those sensations. Craving? Yes. But happy that I can always return another day....
