My friend Kristina is visiting me and we took a road trip to Tx. We took our art supplies along with us and used every free moment along the way to create art and write in our journals. This picture is us on my son’s deck with all our supplies strewn out. We came [...]
The doorway in this image is kind of creepy. But it represents the idea of moving out of our comfort zone in helping others.
Being from Texas, I’ve had a heavy heart for the people in and around Galveston who are suffering from the hurricane.
When I think of all the help they need and all the [...]
Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy –
because we will always want to have something else or something more.
~ Brother David Steindl-Rast
I [...]
Gena left a comment asking if she could see Mister’s hand, too. We tried to do an artistic photo ala Michaelangelo. It turned out to look more like we were doing hand shadows of animals.
Here is an actual picture of us. Maybe this is better than just his hand?
I have read a lot of blog posts lately with suggestions on how to get to know your mate, or how to be a good listener so you learn more about others. I like this idea because I really do want to know other people better. They fascinate me.
But, I’ve been wondering, do we need [...]
I started concentrating so hard on my vision that I lost sight.
~Robin Green
Sometimes I have an idea and I feel excited to start work on the project. As I begin, my mind is flooded with possibilites and ideas. Somewhere along the way, though, what it [...]
I tried to upload this video but the file was too large and it didn’t work. PLEASE go watch it! It is so fun, you can’t help but laugh and feel happy when you watch it.
On the anniversary of the day that has caused so much diviseness in our country and the world, I choose [...]
Karen at Square Peg People has honored me with the "I Love Your Blog" Award.
Getting an award always amazes me and humbles me. Especially because this one comes from Karen, a wonderful writer!
Here are the rules for the award:
1.The winner can put the logo on their blog
2. Link the person from whom you [...]
Today’s Acts of Kindness is about lending a hand. Lending our own bodies for strength or help when someone needs it.
I remember when I was young, people always helped each other. I grew up in a small town in west Texas and if you needed help, there was always someone there to help you. [...]
I really have an important entry in my journal from Saturday!
Mister took me for coffee to the place where we first met. After we sat and visited a while, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him!
Yes, that’s really my hand in the picture above
Good things come to [...]
