Round and Round we go... and nobody knows ... and everyone knows... but no one is listening, and everyone is listening... and we all fall down!
I need more green tea!
One Month down... 11 to go!
So how are you going to improve your life this year? ... Have you started yet? 1/12 of the year is gone!!!
You have 11 chances to complete a year's goal!
Decide what you want to improve on... and each month do a bit more toward that goal!
You have only to move forward a few steps each month...and by the end of the year... you will be amazed at the progress!!!
Go for it!
You have 11 chances to complete a year's goal!
Decide what you want to improve on... and each month do a bit more toward that goal!
You have only to move forward a few steps each month...and by the end of the year... you will be amazed at the progress!!!
Go for it!
Quote ... that is so very true!!!
Whatever failures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies I have witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of action without thought."
~ Bernard M. Baruch
Action without thought... my goodness, that says it all!
Whether it is a spoken word,
or even just a "look" given ...
it is amazing what repercussions occur!
The only time I seem to get away without thought... is when I am abstract painting.
Even then, I believe there must be some thought...
I am just not always aware of it at the time...
(Oxymoron!)
~ Bernard M. Baruch
Action without thought... my goodness, that says it all!
Whether it is a spoken word,
or even just a "look" given ...
it is amazing what repercussions occur!
The only time I seem to get away without thought... is when I am abstract painting.
Even then, I believe there must be some thought...
I am just not always aware of it at the time...
(Oxymoron!)
Good ... COLD!!! Saturday Morning to you!!
Air is crisp and wind is blowing, birds are fluffed up like round ornaments on the blue spruce outside my living room window. Thankfully, Steve feeds them each day. I wonder where they would be this morning, if we didn't have the feeder!
I am struggling with an acrylic triptych. It needs more than I have to offer, right now. My patience is low, and my instant gratification has taken over my brushes. I must leave the triptych out on the wall, and allow it to decide what I will do with it...
I will focus my energies on selling a few items , and create with the old books I have accumulated.
I will walk downtown later this afternoon, (I am waiting for the day's sunshine to warm the air to 20 degrees! LOl!
I am struggling with an acrylic triptych. It needs more than I have to offer, right now. My patience is low, and my instant gratification has taken over my brushes. I must leave the triptych out on the wall, and allow it to decide what I will do with it...
I will focus my energies on selling a few items , and create with the old books I have accumulated.
I will walk downtown later this afternoon, (I am waiting for the day's sunshine to warm the air to 20 degrees! LOl!
To Speak, or not to Speak... That is the Question.
To speak, or not... (as a parent),
Has nothing to do with being "nobler".
Rather, it has to do with allowing our adult kids to figure out life, and realize that each and everything they do, or do not do, will affect not only their lives, but the lives of many. That the choices they make are going to have ramifications for many lives, in the future.
Has to do with holding that inner gut ache that comes from within , watching the growing pains of their children, and their grandchildren.
Has to do with hoping that the day will come when the children know that the parents were all trying to do their best, and that no matter what... life is good, and can be wonderful.
Has to do with knowing that life takes work. Lots of work! It takes compromise, and it takes knowing that there are two sides to every situation. It takes giving.
Has to do with learning from the past, but not dwelling on the past.
Has to do with looking toward the future, and knowing in your heart, that we all have inner aches, we all have inner hopes, and we all need to consider each other with respect.
Has to do with self belief, self respect. Has to do with moving forward, and allowing others to do the same.
Has to do with our children growing into adults, and having children, who will grow into adults.
Has to do with forgiving, and moving on with life.
Has nothing to do with being "nobler".
Rather, it has to do with allowing our adult kids to figure out life, and realize that each and everything they do, or do not do, will affect not only their lives, but the lives of many. That the choices they make are going to have ramifications for many lives, in the future.
Has to do with holding that inner gut ache that comes from within , watching the growing pains of their children, and their grandchildren.
Has to do with hoping that the day will come when the children know that the parents were all trying to do their best, and that no matter what... life is good, and can be wonderful.
Has to do with knowing that life takes work. Lots of work! It takes compromise, and it takes knowing that there are two sides to every situation. It takes giving.
Has to do with learning from the past, but not dwelling on the past.
Has to do with looking toward the future, and knowing in your heart, that we all have inner aches, we all have inner hopes, and we all need to consider each other with respect.
Has to do with self belief, self respect. Has to do with moving forward, and allowing others to do the same.
Has to do with our children growing into adults, and having children, who will grow into adults.
Has to do with forgiving, and moving on with life.
Finally Got him!
He is an elusive bird, but I managed this photo thru the livingroom window!
It has taken four days of waiting for him!
Balancing Life...
One of the most difficult things to do... balancing life!
There are just so many hours in a day... so many days in a week... and it takes plenty of planning, and prioritizing to create a healthy, balanced , and yes, even happy life!
A good way to begin...
Sit down and make a list ...
Who and what is most important in your life?
(don't forget to put yourself on the list... you don't have to be first, just be in the list!)
What goals do you have for your future?
If you could have just one life scenario, what would it be? You can't change
the realities of your present life, but you can improve them!
How are you going to reach your goals for the above list?
(what daily small steps are you taking,/can you take ... to reach each goal?)
There are just so many hours in a day... so many days in a week... and it takes plenty of planning, and prioritizing to create a healthy, balanced , and yes, even happy life!
A good way to begin...
Sit down and make a list ...
Who and what is most important in your life?
(don't forget to put yourself on the list... you don't have to be first, just be in the list!)
What goals do you have for your future?
If you could have just one life scenario, what would it be? You can't change
the realities of your present life, but you can improve them!
How are you going to reach your goals for the above list?
(what daily small steps are you taking,/can you take ... to reach each goal?)
Birthdays and Bumper Cars!
Good Morning Benjamin, and Happy Birthday!
My goodness, you have grown so fast!
Gramma's head is filled with bumper cars today!
My goodness, you have grown so fast!
Gramma's head is filled with bumper cars today!
January... What Mild Weather you have, my dear!
By now I should be shoveling snow...
Instead, I look out the window to green grass, and even buds pushing up from the ground!
I have to wonder if the little plants have had enough rest... and will they survive if we have a blanket of snow later this winter?
Instead, I look out the window to green grass, and even buds pushing up from the ground!
I have to wonder if the little plants have had enough rest... and will they survive if we have a blanket of snow later this winter?
I awoke to this sky today...
What a wonder!!!
What a wonder!!!
Life is ever changing, and I am learning to cope with my moods, and emotions.
I will try to be more peaceful inside, when I think of turmoils.
I will try to be more forgiving. This is so very difficult for me, but a necessary step in life. Be patient, be still. I will find the path... but do not push me, or I will resist.
Thanks to my dear husband for being the man he is, and understanding my process, and my moods... I love him for that, and much more!
Thanks to "new beginnings"... this time of year is a great opportunity to begin finding my path to forgiving, understanding, and letting go...
January 1st...2007
Welcome, New Year!
Started my art daily today! You can see it Here!
Walking... started that again, also! Managed about 20 minutes...
It is a "cloudy,damp day... a good day to sleep in, laze about, and paint a bit.
Not a good day to expect to have "high energy"!
Some days, you just have to go slow..... very very slow...!
Started my art daily today! You can see it Here!
Walking... started that again, also! Managed about 20 minutes...
It is a "cloudy,damp day... a good day to sleep in, laze about, and paint a bit.
Not a good day to expect to have "high energy"!
Some days, you just have to go slow..... very very slow...!
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