after the rain

the storm is still, &

beneath the lavender...

under green umbrellas,

the faeries play.

They splashand slide

in clear rain water. do you?

b.q.

Finally Fall

The weather is cooling off. Fall has arrived.
Streets and sidewalks are filled with leaves
(at least until the gardeners blow
them away). It's weird to say Fall has come when Christmas is around the corner,
actually now it's on the same street!

The pile of leaves we make are only to be thrown, rolled in,
and crunched.

Happy Fall!
c.f.

fall back

We turned our clocks back on Sunday.
This time change always seems like a
symbolic end of playful sunny days.
A turn to cooler SPARKLES of the year…
A welcome extra hour of sleep.
New Adventures
Dreamy Clouds
Turkeys & Feasts
Cleansing Rainstorms
Amazing Fall Colors
Touchdown!

Corn Mazes & Hayrides
Toasty Crackling Fireplace
Spicy Mulled Cider
Go Lakers!
Fragrant Pinecones
Splashing Hats & Rainboots
Hot Cocoa with marshmallows
Walking Briskly in the Breeze
Joyful Octoberfests
Bountiful Fall Gardens
Energizing Wind
Yummy Apples & Pumpkins
Happy Holiday Parties
Always Giving Thanks!!!

A note to my Girls ~ I do believe, in my heart,

that there are always more HAPPY people

than unhappy people.

You just have to know where to look.

morning after the storm.

b.q.

Our priceless 85 year old Family Home

We have a very old Family Home...

with a pool, an orange orchard,

and a plethora of priceless memories...

... where else could we take an October swim?

...and play to our hearts content

...or explore, & imagine what could be

...in a magical garden

...or behind a secret door

Oh no! time to go...

don't worry, we will be back for more!

b.q.

Monday Musings

~ As the suspense & thrills of the 2008 Olympics quickly fade into a memory, we shift gears back to our own reality routines. Summer is also beginning to retreat; school has started for many.

Fall will be emerging... I love this season.

5ive Things To Do ….Sometime Soon:
51. Buy new sheet music, & play beautiful music

with my cello & piano.
52. Make a killing in the Stock Market. HA!
53. Organize my Mom & Dad’s old fotos, so my Girls

will always have the important Family history.
54. Make time, with my M.A.N., for a fishing trip

to our secret cove. puhleeeez!
55. Take my Family to the shores of the beautiful Santa Barbara beach, where Dr. B. & I set free our Parents ashes. We can toss more rose petals into the sea with love, & have a quiet moment of great memories.

Quotes to ponder...

“Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.”

Benjamin Franklin

A favorite of my brother, Dr B:
"Nothing is ever what it seems,
but everything is exactly what it is."
~BBanzai

My quote to start the week:
"If you have built castles in the air,

your work need not be lost;

there is where they should be.

Now put foundations under them."

Henry David Thoreau

Observation of a Genious
I have noticed recently, that my brother, Dr B, & many of his brainiac buddies, have one common thread. They all keep an active & content child within. Their collective brilliant minds truly know how to find their Happy Place; no doubt. Whether it is a relaxing trip to the beach, a fun-packed day at Disneyland, or a risky exploration of a cave ~ they know the benefits of laughter & play, & do it often. Could this be a confirmation of their years of intense brain research?
I wonder.

Health tips
+ I check the mercola.com health site regularly. There is always an interesting article, a beautiful or funny video, or even a challenging mind game. This article will make you smile.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/08/23/hilarious-signs.aspx

b.q.