08/22/2026

"There is a way that

nature speaks, that

land speaks. Most of

the time we are simply

not patient enough,

quiet enough, to pay

attention to the story."

~Linda Hogan

Each and every day, 

I sit outside and am

dazzled by Mother

Nature.

Today, 'twas elk, two

separate herds. Got to

see our baby bunny. 

Alas, the mama was

caught by a mapache

last night.

The chipmunks draw

near to drink from the

pond. The hummers

like to drink straight

from the fountain.

We sit in silence and

enjoy the gifts Mother

Nature shares. We are

so blest; make no

mistake!

Blessed be . . .

08/21/2026

"Come to the woods, 

for here is rest. There 

is no repose like that of

the green deep woods."

~John Muir

Methinks 'tis no mistake

we ended up in this tiny

150 year old cabin in

the woods.

I bought it for my tribe,

never imagining that I'd

actually end up living

here.

Such a blessing! I can

sit for hours feeling the

gentle sway of pines,

seeing the odd cone fall.

The sun warms me. The

shadows chill me. The

entire experience heals

me!

Each and every day, I

thank the Universe for

this healing gift!

Blessed be . . .

08/20/2026

"Be loud in your joy.

Be wild w/your dreams

Show up messy.

Show up real.

Say what you feel.

Wear what you love.

Take up space.

Own your magic.

Dance barefoot.

Laugh until it hurts.

Chase sunsets.

Eat the cake.

Kiss slwly.

Live like this life is yours -

because it is."

~Dede Hawkins

No need to add anything.

She says it all . . .

My compliments!

08/19/2026

I feel so sorry for God

sometimes . . .

One has to take his or

her existence on faith.

So, why is it that I feel

sorry for him?

Seems he gets blamed

for everything . . .

*If you don't like the

weather, God's not

paying attention.

*If you didn't win the

lotto, God didn't think

you needed it.

*If you're not healed,

God didn't grant you

the favor.

I could go on . . . 

. . . and yet I know 

there are those who 

truly love this being and 

are thankful for all their

blessings.

If you believe, stay

P O S I T I V E !!!

08/18/2026

"Remember, this is now.

Live it, feel it, cling to it.

I want to become acutely

aware of all I've taken for

granted." ~Sylvia Plath

Actually, methinks I've 

got this . . .

I so enjoy being an elder.

Still learning, but know

more than I used to.

Loving those little things

I may have overlooked

when younger.

Just give me a chair out

side w/my guy and I'll

show you all the beauty

there is to be had . . .

Gentle breeze dancing

through the trees, pond

beauty, hundreds of pines,

elk and deer passing by.

Sounds like heaven to me.

And yes, you simply have

to ignore the traffic on the

other side. ~!@#$%^&*()_

08/17/2026

"I believe in kindness.

Also in mischief. Also

in singing, especially

when singing is not

necessarily prescribed."

~Mary Oliver

So adore this woman!

Have done so my entire

life . . .

She makes me give a

think or two about my

own beliefs.

I believe in . . .

   ~a good read

   ~beauty of Mother Nature

   ~children kind and loving 

   ~friends going the distance

   ~gentle rains

   ~long lived friendships

   ~quiet evenings

   ~summer

   ~sunrises and sets

Methinks 'tis wise to check

out one's beliefs from time

to time!

Indeed they matter . . .

08/16/2026

Sooooo love me some

Sundays . . .

 . . . waking up to the 

new week, new ideas,

new opportunities and

new chances.

New Year's day, also a

time of new beginnings,

only shows itself once 

a year. Whereas, we

have 52 Sundays with

the same opportunities.

Today I get to see my

kids and my guys across

the street, as it were. My

son is cooking and I can

already feel a cold one 

in my hand.

Conversations flow, love

peeks out from everywhere

and I am one happy camper!

Pray have a blessed week!

08/15/2026

"If the moon has taught

us anything, it is we do

not have to be whole in

order to shine." Folklore

Wow! Food for thought

indeed . . .

I doubt many of us focus 

very much on shining.

Still, surely we ponder

being an example to our

children, grand children,

students.

Bottom line, no need to

be concerned w/shining,

just loving our kith and

kin with all we have to

offer!

Blessed be . . .

08/14/2026

"People who accept trinkets

from crows, find meaning

in feathers, rocks, and shells,

are easily delighted by the

moon and stars, and believe

places and objects hold

memories, are my kind of

people." ~WCSS

This quote absolute delights!

I've ever and always been like

this. Still, I understand those

who are fairly normal, unlike

moi, are not.

As my little bro was blind and

I cared for him each day for

several hours, I can't help but

wonder if this didn't play a part.

If I found a pretty feather, for

example, I'd place it in his hand

and describe it to him. Some of

the time he'd actually collect

the items I would give him.

Methinks Mother Nature is

rather beyond phenomenal.

Bless her and bless her again

for all her wondrous gifts!

Blessed be . . .

08/13/2026

"The deeper that sorrow 

carves into your being, the 

more joy you can contain."

~Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

I've always loved K. Gibran.

I read The Prophet as a young

girl; it impacted my entire life.

One of the things I particularly

appreciated about The Prophet,

was the essay type writing about

different subjects.

There were times when I felt

confused about a given issue

and I would turn to particular

chapter and find both grace

and wisdom.

Ever so grateful he was able 

to share so much . . .

 - - -

Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese writer,

poet, visual artist and philosopher.

1883 - 1931 Wikipedia

08/12/2026

"Answers come in

stillness." 

~Netherlands poster

Alas, my fam and pals

would be the first to

tell you I can't seem to

keep still.

I recall as a child . . .

jumping up constantly.

Couldn't seem to sit

still.

Perhaps aging will quiet

the ole bod!

Now seriously, this is

indeed an important

message. Stillness is a

gift to the soul and must

be learned.

And as we are reminded,

'tis never to late to learn.

I'm working on it . . .

Wish me luck!!!

08/11/2026

"I think summer should

come with no expiration

date." ~Wilderness Times

Sooooo love me some

summer!

From near the end of 

spring to the first days 

of autumn, I'm in love.

I have learned from my

friend next door that all

seasons are important.

They each have their

work to fulfill in Mother

Nature.

As I sit by my wee pond

and thank the universe

for summer, I'll recall her

words.

For now, just lovin' me

some summer . . .

08/10/2026

"Small, shaky steps still

count. Remember that."

~Dj Hinton

This amazing quote 

just made my day!

Now that I'm officially

a 100 years old, I note

my steps are shorter,

and I'd have to admit

my ass hurts when I

take longer ones.

Still, I'm ever so glad,

grateful, I've been given

the opportunity to be

here, to age and to love

life.

I'm finding no news is

of great benefit. Sitting

outside, looking up at

those gazillion year old

trees works a treat.

Mother replenishes . . .