One of the Most Precious of Santa Photos

This was found on Facebook and I couldn’t resist posting it. I believe it was from a young woman in Cincinnati, OH. She said it was taken at a mall. She was about to leave after standing in line for some time when the “Santa” saw the sleeping baby he waved her over. This is […] […]

December 17th, 2012 | Comments are closed

A Simple Way to Enjoy Your Holidays

If you haven’t had the pleasure of reading Martha Beck’s Newsletter or Blog you are missing a lot. She also sends out a Daily Inspiration. Today’s is quite apropos . . . “Now Try This! During the next few weeks, observe yourself compassionately, like a professional chess player watching a three-year-old learn the moves. Notice […] […]

December 12th, 2012 | Comments are closed

We Don’t Grow in Straight Lines

The older I get the more mystery and wonder I find in life . . . “We don’t grow in straight lines: We grow in spirals. And seasons and cycles. In babies being born and grandmothers dying. In daffodils blooming and leaves falling. Lovers meeting and hearts breaking. Doors closing and gates opening. Knots tied always […] […]

November 8th, 2012 | Comments are closed

August 2012 Newsletter

What are Your Most Treasured Possessions? July turned out to be a month of getting my mind wrapped around what is truly necessary and needed in my life. No one’s life is without difficulties. It seems that if money is no issue then there are problems concerning health, issues with family or relationships, problems at work […] […]

August 10th, 2012 | 3 comments - (Comments are closed)

June 2012

Poppies & Iris Mural Trompe l’oell planter filled with 3 ft. tall flowers Anytime I can paint tall glorious flower murals I am happy. Another thing that makes me happy is repeat clients. Several years ago I was commissioned to paint a master bedroom. The room was painted a wonderful, rich gold with an accent wall above […] […]

June 27th, 2012 | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)

Summer Poem

Happy Summer Solstice Go, Enjoy. That beautiful season the Summer! Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow […]

June 21st, 2012 | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)

May 2012 Newsletter

For Moms Everywhere We never know the love of a parent Until we become parents ourselves. And . . . If you think you can’t Love anyone more than your children, Wait until you look into the eyes of your grandchildren And really fall in Love. . . Little Creatures for the Broadmoor Children’s Shop The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs has an […] […]

May 14th, 2012 | Comments are closed

A Mother’s Day Thought

We never know the love of a parent Until we become parents ourselves. And . . . If you think you can’t Love anyone more than your children, Wait until you look into the eyes of your grandchildren And really fall in Love. . . We lost Mom in 1994, she was 62 years young. My guess is this photo was […] […]

May 12th, 2012 | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)

Beyond Bunnies

If you listen to NPR you may have heard Anne Lamott’s interview. She is one of my favorite authors. She has a gentle way of putting things in perspective. If you haven’t heard or read her interview, treat yourself . . . Have a Blessed Easter! […]

April 8th, 2012 | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)

It’s Coming, It’s Coming!

Thought this was one of the most beautiful videos on pollination I’ve seen. It starts out beautiful and just keeps getting better. Enjoy. . . Doesn’t this watercolor epitomize Spring, I am so looking forward to the smell of lilacs and watching the bees flit about from one tiny bloom to the next. Below is a […] […]

March 13th, 2012 | Comments are closed
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