This weekend we went to a birthday party where the guests of honor were Arial and Jasmine. My daughter, like most of the little girls there were transfixed. All it takes it some face paint and glitter and my daughter is transported to a far...
A dear friend often reminds me, We are together. Despite the miles, despite the sometimes overwhelming feeling of isolation, despite the fact that a great many of us have only gotten to know one another through the computer screens in front of us...
I am trusting that the Universe is taking care of things. I am grateful for everyday beauty and sweet discoveries like the one above. I am inspired by the perfection of Nature and understanding that there is a plan for everything. What about you? Visit the inspiring TGIF today...
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I know in my heart that everything always unfolds as it should. But that certainly doesn't mean that some days aren't cloudy and unclear. I guess that's when our beliefs, our faith is truly tested. It's easy to feel hopeful when you're basking in the...
In celebration of a fleeting moment a la SOOC Saturday. ...
-Gypsy Girl Alex - Oregon Coast, summer 2008 My dear friend Alex was just interviewed at Artists Who Blog. Her sentiments reminded me why I do this. Why I put my photographs, my stories, my children, my life out there via my blog (or many blogs...
Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us. - Oscar Wilde I was recently asked to excavate some of images from my archives. What a pleasure it turned out to be to pour over picture after picture of memories that were longing to be...
Sometimes fun come in big fancy glasses a la happy hour. Sometimes it comes in cupcake form (like this one made by the Meringue Bake Shop - yum!). And then there's blogger meetups, video games and the parties that go with them, and the The Dead. Almost too much fun for one...
On the way out the door this morning my youngest daughter pointed out this little volunteer bloom on our front walk; hopeful beauty growing up from the cracks. Get a picture of it Mom. All I needed was that invitation. Not only is discovering something as sweet as this...