Water Drops, Wolves, and Ribbons...

~ My brother, Dr B, has a lovely and talented friend, who is a "fine art story teller". Whether it is with animals, people, or nature, Sera transforms life and memories into beautiful art. Her water drop paintings are so peaceful. She has also created cool fund raising pictures such as the warm painting of Tiaga and Minka, for the California Wolf Center in Julian, CA.

Sera's website is::

Long Shadow Studio.

oh gosh it's autumn again!Tiaga and Minka

~ We always have a box of ribbons from holidays & birthday gifts; all too pretty to throw out, but will we really use them again? Here is a great project to try - just in time to brighten up the coming holiday celebrations. Clever coasters created with ribbons,

by chica and jo

~ We are longing for a visit to our secret cove. An Autumn cruise on the Lake would be perfect. If there is any doubt, here is a peek at Lake Mojave in the Fall...

monday musings

::quotes to ponder::

"The first wealth is health."

~ Emerson

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"The only exercise some people get is

jumping to conclusions,

running down their friends,

side-stepping responsibility,

and pushing their luck!"

~ Author Unknown

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"Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork."

~ English Proverb

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"Poverty wants some things,

Luxury many things,

Avarice all things."

~ Benjamin Franklin

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fractured ghosts upon the wall - do you see what I see?

The Blessings of Autumn - Thomas Kinkade Thanksgiving Peace

gsg

::smirkish glee or okashi::
Wild Women of Whippoorwill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt9lErsLafw

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Monday Musings

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that

within me there lay an invincible summer"

Albert Camus

~ Weather – the forecast is possible 90+ degrees by Friday. Whew! Where is our Autumn?

~ mmmmm… Try Trader Joe’s Organic Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats, or their Lumpy Bumpy Bar. Or, how about any of Trader Joe’s dark chocolate covered treats?
”All you need is love. But a little chocolate now & then doesn’t hurt” Charles Schultz.

~ WARNING!:: NO SCHOOL BAKE SALES !
School bake sales victims of nutrition rules
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/27/BALJ13NP31.DTL
A twisted compliance to this::
The state guidelines, passed by the Legislature in 2005 and gradually being implemented at districts around the state, require that snacks sold on campuses during the school day not contain more than 35 percent of calories from fat, 1 percent of calories from saturated fat and 35 percent sugar by weight. Snacks must also not exceed 175 calories at elementary schools or 250 calories at middle and high schools.
Wow. Are the candy fund raisers next? The state better beef up the school budget, before they remove the best way for the schools to make up some of the deficit.

A liver & onions fund raiser isn’t going to provide much liquidity.

~ Looking forward to Thanksgiving. Joyful Family gatherings are priceless. Glad everyone gets the day off to celebrate & enjoy the feast. We always count our Blessings. Love the aroma of a roasting turkey warming up the house all day long. What do I wear on Thanksgiving?
An apron!

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Monday Musings

The first October storm; brief, but welcome.

A little weekend story...

~ Rain created fresh clean air.

~ As the sky cleared...mr. goodyear appeared over our home.

mr. cactus had a bad hair day,

wet wasps took flight,

&

Autumn burst into color.

BEWARE...the ghouls are near!

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Autumn Sky

Autumn full moon in the west morning sky…

The Cloud
by Percy Bysshe Shelley
I bring fresh showers for the thirsting flowers,
From the seas and the streams;
I bear light shade for the leaves when laid
In their noonday dreams.
From my wings are shaken the dews that waken
The sweet buds every one,
When rocked to rest on their mother’s breast,
As she dances about the sun.
I wield the flail of the lashing hail,
And whiten the green plains under;
And then again I dissolve it in rain;
And laugh as I pass in thunder.

~ morning rule #1 ~

look up to the universe,

& love at least 1 little minute of beauty to start your day.

Count your blessings.

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Monday Musings

A tragic and insane train wreck occurred close to our home last Friday. It is painfully numbing and shocking; how could this happen? Our heartfelt sorrow & strength to all families & friends of the victims. A tremendous thank you to the brave first responders, who did an exceptional job. Embrace the sunlight a little more each morning. A reminder that you never know what will unfold, once you open your eyes to start each new day.

…Obviously…
~don’t ever get any YES! moments by trying to

hurt someone else.
…Realize…
~vampires can’t enter your home, & suck your blood…

unless you let them in.
…Remember…
~life is what happens, while you are making p l a n s.
…Discover…
~to embrace life is to l i v e. darkly backwards = e v i l.

~ discarded lavender cuttings…I rescued a few.

I welcome Autumn!

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