day to day

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...

                   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...