Saturday, August 27, 2011

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Yet ...

Summer days are drawing to a close.  It's hard to let them go with the long, long winter we experienced this past year.  
We still have some summer loves to live before it turns crisp and chilly - So back off Autumn!


* Camping at the lake shore.

* Clam bake at that same lake shore.


* Neighbors gathering & grill out at the garden.


* Harvesting, canning, freezing garden bounty.


* Long lazy float down the river.


* Hand churning ice cream one more time.

 What are YOUR last days of golden light and warmth being filled with?

Friday, August 19, 2011

By the Sea

"When I grow up I will travel to faraway places and return to live by the sea when I am old." 
~ Alice Rumphius














Friday, July 08, 2011

Questions and Answers


1. What do you want most out of life? 
Adventure and security, time without demands on it, a settled home where roots can go deep.

2. What do you want to see happen in the world? 
For the US dollar to be worth so much that it makes it easy for me to see the rest of the world.  For human trafficing to be forever abolished; For children to be safe and cherished. 

3. What makes you special? 
Nothing really.  Anything of value in me is because of Jesus.

4. Things I can do/am capable of doing right now.
  Being aware of the great graces and blessings of this life I lead.  Cherishing moments and days.  Capturing beauty both with heart and lens.  Smiling even though it deepens wrinkles and exposes crooked, & missing teeth.  Letting others know they are loved, wanted, & unique.  Choosing joy.