A Flame Azalea I am experiencing a lovely AM, punctuated with rain showers and bird song. I have the luxury of a quiet house–so delightful!I took myself out to the screened porch to write a little. Yes, I am finally back on that horse, since yesterday. It takes a series of steps to get meContinue reading “Fanning the Flame of Creativity”
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Oh Where, Oh Where Have My Little Files Gone!
The Author Treading Water! You are not going to believe this–I have no computer files, no photos, no email addresses, saved emails, documents, etc., etc.! Scary, huh?My wonderful husband did a complete backup to an external hard drive. Then the hard drive was wiped clean, as there was a DLL(?) file that was corrupt–per MicrosoftContinue reading “Oh Where, Oh Where Have My Little Files Gone!”
FINDING TIME FOR CREATIVITY
CREATIVE: Any place that makes you say “ooh” and “aah”–an art museum, the ballet–is a good place to get a creativity makeover. And if you feel inspired to try your hand at something creative right after your visit, go for it! (from Stop Doing Start Being, by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant, FAMILY CIRCLE, April 2005). IfContinue reading “FINDING TIME FOR CREATIVITY”
Replenishing The Soul With Nature
I have just returned from a respite in western North Carolina. What a literal breath of fresh air! The weather was perfect, albeit cold a couple of mornings.Every morning, with the exception of one rainy one, my trusty Shepherd and I trudged up the hill to the top of the mountain. I have nicknamed thisContinue reading “Replenishing The Soul With Nature”
"Gilding or Re-building" the Lily?
How lovely these Amaryllis are, proudly holding up their heads. They are like young women, adorned with colorful garments.I love being the age I am; I do not like the aging part. These days I am spending more time “gilding” the lily. Just holding those wilting “petals” up requires a good diet with supplements, enoughContinue reading “"Gilding or Re-building" the Lily?”
SOLITUDE AND THE ELUSIVE "NOW"
Love that Magnolia girl! Good morrow to you all! It is a gloomy, breezy day here. Still, it is green, lush, and lovely! If only the pollen would quit–achoo!I have finally gotten to my quiet moment. The washing machine has quit; I decided to wait to run the dryer. The dog is sleeping, the spouseContinue reading “SOLITUDE AND THE ELUSIVE "NOW"”
TRYING TO TRAVEL AT THE SPEED OF "NOW"!
It is spring, yes! My Azaleas are spectacular, thanks to the cold weather. It is one part of the yard that looks good. I’m still not sure if some of the plants are alive. Some severe trimming will reveal all.Mi esposo has been in NC putting some electric into his shed/workshop with the help ofContinue reading “TRYING TO TRAVEL AT THE SPEED OF "NOW"!”
"PET " OF MY HEART
Pets, how we love them. They are forgiving, constantly giving us love and affection in turn. Here is the lovely Magnolia with my friend Ruriko. This dog will snuggle forever, as long as you snuggle her!Domestic pets give us more than love. Animals also help us to have lower blood pressure and enable greater healingContinue reading “"PET " OF MY HEART”
THE QUEST FOR HAPPINESS!
A Joyous Good Morning to You All!How is everyone today? I think that the weather has improved for a great deal of the country. Florida is finally getting a warm-up. It has been crazy cold here! But, I’m not complaining. So many of you have been freezing–literally!My theme today is The quest for happiness, somethingContinue reading “THE QUEST FOR HAPPINESS!”
The Chicken Diva of Dunnellon
Last weekend my husband Rob and I went to visit the Chicken Diva in Dunnellon, Florida. This is my friend Elisa, collecting fresh eggs! Visiting these friends is like staying at a B&B, with lovely accommodations.Elisa and her husband Dario have a mini-farm complete with 5 dogs, a few rabbits, 2 roosters, and several hens.Continue reading “The Chicken Diva of Dunnellon”
The Art of Patience
Welcome Friends! This truly is my Achilles heel–lack of patience! Usually I do well, throughout the day. I work with dental patients, and exercise great patience with them. Unfortunately, I tend to tire from a long day, or week of this. So, it is my private life that tends to suffer from occasional bouts ofContinue reading “The Art of Patience”
You Gotta Have Hope!
Welcome! Today I want to speak to you about something that we cannot live without–hope. Hope is something that the world is starving for. To hold hope in your heart one must nurture positive thoughts. I believe we make the choice every day to have a positive and hopeful heart. Negativity invites failure. Studies showContinue reading “You Gotta Have Hope!”
Joan Ellen Gage 