Valentine's Day
St. Patrick's Day planter
St. Patrick's Day Tulips
Monday, March 21, 2011
My artistic side...
One of my passions is floral design. Although I have not worked in a flower shop for 3 years. The knowledge I gained in that decade is priceless. How I long for my garden to be in bloom.
Valentine's Day
St. Patrick's Day planter
St. Patrick's Day Tulips
Valentine's Day
St. Patrick's Day planter
St. Patrick's Day Tulips
Springtime in Oregon
Today being the first day of spring here in Oregon. Or Ostara as my Celtic ancestors would say. We woke up to our usual dose of liquid sunshine. Living in a majestic part of the world has it's draw backs. This winter seemed overly long, dreary and wet. How I await the return of the sun.
My spirits were lifted by visits from some our woodland friends that call our backyard and the nearby forest their home. Since the addition of Raja Moon our chug doggie. They are a bit more timid. If only they knew she just wants to play. However, they realize that food is always a plenty and they are most welcome to stay.
While I love the sound of rain upon the windows, Curling up with a good book in front of the fire, during these cool months. With anticipation, I wait for the long hot days of summer. Family barbeques, water fights, walks along the trail, taking in the scent of lilacs and roses in the air.
Far off in the distance, those times seem. For the grass I long to feel between my barefoot toes, is now lost beneath muddy puddles. Evidence that winter is hanging on. Within the rays of hope radiating from the sky, streaming through the trees at this very moment. I find comfort. Maybe I should put on some rubber boots, embrace the present. Take the time to splash in those puddles. For, soon enough I will look back, longing for their return.
Our backyard lovingly known today as the swamp.
The one dry day we had this month. The critters came out to eat and play.
Summertime memories
My spirits were lifted by visits from some our woodland friends that call our backyard and the nearby forest their home. Since the addition of Raja Moon our chug doggie. They are a bit more timid. If only they knew she just wants to play. However, they realize that food is always a plenty and they are most welcome to stay.
While I love the sound of rain upon the windows, Curling up with a good book in front of the fire, during these cool months. With anticipation, I wait for the long hot days of summer. Family barbeques, water fights, walks along the trail, taking in the scent of lilacs and roses in the air.
Far off in the distance, those times seem. For the grass I long to feel between my barefoot toes, is now lost beneath muddy puddles. Evidence that winter is hanging on. Within the rays of hope radiating from the sky, streaming through the trees at this very moment. I find comfort. Maybe I should put on some rubber boots, embrace the present. Take the time to splash in those puddles. For, soon enough I will look back, longing for their return.
Our backyard lovingly known today as the swamp.
The one dry day we had this month. The critters came out to eat and play.
Summertime memories
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Full Moon Rising
In honor of the "Super Full Moon" last night. Which I might add was hyped up a bit. I decided to make a resolution. Now most people make resolutions on New Year's. However I find the idea of keeping up one's best intentions for an entire year, daunting.
Full moon to full moon is much more attainable, At least for me. Being that it is the start of Spring Break here in Oregon. My new found motivation has a jumping point in which to launch. With my daughter out of school and taking 4 days off from work to head for the beach. My Taxi duties are also on holiday.
Thus leaving me with 4 glorious days to organize my space. My first full moon resolution. Finally I will go through the boxes of old clothes, unfinished art projects, school supplies, photos awaiting scanning and various memorabilia.
My reward will knowing that our unused items will be given to a charity. Along with myself receiving the space that I have been longing for. To read, write, create. All without interruptions of video games and television. A space all my own. To relax, connect with, rejuvenate my spirit. Just enough to go back to my old routine. At least until the next full moon arrives.
Full moon to full moon is much more attainable, At least for me. Being that it is the start of Spring Break here in Oregon. My new found motivation has a jumping point in which to launch. With my daughter out of school and taking 4 days off from work to head for the beach. My Taxi duties are also on holiday.
Thus leaving me with 4 glorious days to organize my space. My first full moon resolution. Finally I will go through the boxes of old clothes, unfinished art projects, school supplies, photos awaiting scanning and various memorabilia.
My reward will knowing that our unused items will be given to a charity. Along with myself receiving the space that I have been longing for. To read, write, create. All without interruptions of video games and television. A space all my own. To relax, connect with, rejuvenate my spirit. Just enough to go back to my old routine. At least until the next full moon arrives.
New Beginnings
Today I start on my quest to blog once again. Being this my third attempt. It is not for lack of desire, more of lack of direction. What makes this time different? This time it is purely for me. Focusing on my passion, writing. Promoting my blog, earning revenue, gaining followers or trying to put it into one category is no longer my ambition. Instead my goal is to move the ramblings, musings,that are conversing in my head onto this page. Thus making room for more random thoughts to enter.
After all, Being a mom of a teenage girl and a teenage boy, wife to my best friend of 20+ years, " sister" to many talented girlfriends, daughter to two aging parents, aunt to one long lost niece who has re-entered my life and has chosen to stay. Not to forget, one dog that we saved from going to the shelter. Who at this moment has decided not to leave my side if at all possible.
Add in my quest for meaningful employment, homeschooling my son, my various art and craft projects, all my many passions. While doing my best to budget and schedule it all in. With the attempt to stay some what sane amongst the chaos.
The above I believe, Could make for interesting topics and conversations. Without having to try so hard to be something/someone that I am not.
Thank you for jumping on the ride, Life's travels are always better shared with a friend.
After all, Being a mom of a teenage girl and a teenage boy, wife to my best friend of 20+ years, " sister" to many talented girlfriends, daughter to two aging parents, aunt to one long lost niece who has re-entered my life and has chosen to stay. Not to forget, one dog that we saved from going to the shelter. Who at this moment has decided not to leave my side if at all possible.
Add in my quest for meaningful employment, homeschooling my son, my various art and craft projects, all my many passions. While doing my best to budget and schedule it all in. With the attempt to stay some what sane amongst the chaos.
The above I believe, Could make for interesting topics and conversations. Without having to try so hard to be something/someone that I am not.
Thank you for jumping on the ride, Life's travels are always better shared with a friend.
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