The Path

I have always been intrigued by paths. 

Garden paths, nature paths,

Paths that draw 

me in to an unknown

destination,

I love the textures they create,

making the journey through their winding

trails more beautiful.

Through garden gates,

lined with stone,

or soft floral carpets,

I trod on to reach quaint little places

 tucked away where least expected,

 and find a peace and tranquility

meant just for me at that moment.

Okay God! Your Answer Is!?

Last night while walking through an old cemetery with Ken, I noticed as I looked down at a very unusual grave stone, that my legs were covered with mosquitoes. I quickly brushed them, off, and we headed back to the car.  This morning I started walking down the path in the wooded part of our yard, and immediately was being attacked by these pests looking for some fresh breakfast, so that ended that walk.  On my way back to the house, I contemplated this whole mosquito thing.  Why would God create such a pesky creature that spreads disease, gives our dogs heart worms, causes unbearable itches, and makes outdoor life miserable!  After all, they were created by God, but for what purpose!?  When I came indoors and turned on my face book page, this was the first thing that popped up!  So I'm not the only one to question this!  God, you have some explaining to do!!

Peace and Quiet

Over the years, I have become a person who loves peace, quietness, and being in touch with nature. Particularly, I would love to have a cottage to go to where I could just sit back, relax, meditate, and enjoy the sites and sounds that nature has to offer.

I could see myself in my little cottage, tucked away in a glen in Ireland or England,

where the scent of flowers and the rich green grasses are intoxicating.

Or, I could spend a summer tucked away in a small

beach front cottage, where the lake air and gentle

breezes would soothe my soul.

Nothing huge for me, no,

just a little space to call my own.

I can easily see me sitting on a deck or sun porch,

with only the sounds of the waves kissing the shore,

and birds singing to me all day.

Just little.  Just for me,

and my spirit.

What would be your special space?

Happy fourth!

Everyone have a fun and safe Independence Day!  I'm off to the last day of our garage sale, then to the family picnic!  Ending the day with a great fire works display.  See you tomorrow!!

Fairies

I love fairy gardens.

I find them enchanting, and love picking out

all the special little fairies and pieces that

make up their little home among the garden floor.

Like this little acorn baby, so new to the world,
nestled under a fern.

Or this little fairy named Kathy,

pondering life among the pebbles.

This little one, Chloe, shows off her

new dress!

An old bird bath was the perfect spot 

for them to set up housekeeping!

Don't you agree?

Mushrooms

Though not edible, I think mushrooms are actually kind of pretty.

Many of these were taken at my brother's house, 

where there are many different varieties that 

grow in the forest.

The colors are always vibrant.

As are these bright yellow fungi growing on a downed tree.

Or the varying colors of reds and pinks in this one.

I love the yellow in these, one of my favorite colors.

We always called these shelf mushrooms,

what the actual botany name is I don't know.

This one is kind of interesting,

though to me it looks like the 

start of penicillin!

Still elusive to me, is the  grand father

of all mushrooms, the edible

puff ball.  Sliced and fried, it's like

a giant steak.  One day, I'll find one again!

Feline Frenzy

Anyone who knows me, knows my love for animals. 

Cats to me are mystifying, beautiful creatures.

Past and present, here are my fur babies.

Toby and Tyler were feral kittens

living in our yard. 

It took awhile, but they have become

such sweethearts, and two big momma's boys!

Mitzi belonged to my mother, and came to

live with us after she pulled the string to

the EMS in mom's apartment.

Twice.  In one night. Imagine her 

surprise, when she was awoken at

3:00 in the morning with paramedics

and a stretcher by her bedside!

We lost our dear Mitzi a year ago.

Toby and Tyler laying in the sun together.

They were about 6 weeks old here.

Andy was sitting on the shelf of my heart book case,

peering at the other side.  See Tyler staring back at him!?

They are now quite inseparable.

Where you find one, you find the other.
And it's usually on top of the t.v. tuner.

Staring out the window at June bugs!

And of course my favorite of Toby under the tree.

Such a beautiful profile Tyler!

I hope you enjoyed meeting my cats!

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