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Thursday, July 2, 2020

Back to Nature

 We have decided to let large sections of our property 
go back to nature. For the first time in years,
our black eyed susans have come back which
I have been so excited about!
Also, fields of daisies have once again taken over
large sections of the land..
Mixed in are clovers of every color and variety.
Butterflies, bees and fireflies are enjoying their
new territory, while we get to enjoy the beauty.
 

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Aurora

One day I would love to see an Aurora Borealis  
like this . I love the northern lights and could sit 
forever and just stare at them in amazement 
of the beauty that God has surrounded
us with. Painted on June 22,2020.

Friday, June 19, 2020

Where are you Richard?

About 30 years ago, I got to meet Richard Simmons
at a Town Hall presentation in town. 
What a hoot! He was so fun, and packed the house.
When done, he took pictures with anyone who wanted one
taken with him. I jumped at the chance.
I bought his Deal a Meals, watched him faithfully
on his television show.
I wonder what ever happened to him?
It's like he went home one day and decided to stay there.
Just doesn't seem right for a person who dedicated his life
to helping others with weight issues.
I hope Richard is doing okay. He was such a ray of sunshine
in the lives of so many that he touched with his genuine
concern for other.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

I have been trying out different painting techniques that have
been a challenge to me. Like this basket of flowers. 
I was tempted to give up on it several times, as I 
just had a hard time mastering some of the new
brush strokes. I still have a way to go to reach
my potential, but I did learn this week that if I don't
keep trying, I'll never learn. 
I think that's a lesson we can all keep in mind
when tackling something new and different;
something out of our comfort zone.

Friday, June 5, 2020

Peace on Earth


The moon last night was bright and so beautiful.
I felt such a sense of peace when I looked out
the door at 4 a.m.  The world was silent,
nature was still. The birds hadn't awaken yet
so the quiet was deafening, the way it should be
when the nature is still asleep.
We need more quiet right now. 
We need time to heal, time to learn from
the events over the last few weeks.
May God give us that peace.

Monday, June 1, 2020

One Nation, Under God

Our world and our country are in such a state of disrepair right now.
Covid-19, racial injustice, overwhelming disconnect in our political
structure. Protests, violence, right versus left;
when will it all end?
What we have going for us though, We live in one nation,
under God. The eagle stand tall for our country, our freedom,
peace, strength, and faith that we will survive this too.
with God as our guide and shepherd. 
Let us continue to pray for healing physically
and emotionally as we move forward during such
trying times with faith, grace, and love for all regardless of
race, political affiliation and conflicting viewpoints.
We are all in this together.
Blessings and love to all.

Sunday, May 24, 2020

The Old Apple Tree

 In our side yard, grows this special apple tree.
This tree is well over 100 years old,
and sits on our part of the property that was
a fruit orchard, complete wth pear , apple and
mulberry trees. All are still bearing fruit.
This tree however, is completely hollow.
There is still enough left for sap to continue
to flow through to its branches, thus still
bearing fruit.
 Looking up, you can see where squirrels, bids,
and even a family of owls have nested.

One of the main limbs has fallen, and appears
that it is actually holding up the rest of the tree.
And under that fallen limb, wild violets and 
and other wild flowers grow..
So this beautiful old apple tree holds a lesson
for us all.
No matter the age, as long as there is blood flowing 
through our veins, we have the power to bring
life, love, a caring spirit in which we can
share those fruits with those whose lives
we touch.
God Bless You!

Galations 5:22-23
But the fruit of the spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
Against such things there is no law.