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.

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.

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.

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.

One Nation, Under God

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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.