August 9 2018:
From a very short walk today ….. Seeing these caused a warm feeling of joy and comfort to pour through me like maple syrup saturates pancakes. Thank you Mother Nature. I love you!! 🙏💛💚💛💚💛💚🙏 …. And now I want pancakes and maple syrup!!
July 22 2018:
Sunset walk tonight. Beautiful sky, good breeze, and an accidental sideways picture of the rocks where I sat for a few minutes.
July 30 2018:
Found while walking Yonce this morning. To be followed by passing a bouncy young girl of about 7 years old walking with her grandma.
As I walked by the young girl, I smiled and said “hello”. To which she quickly said to her grandma, “Grandma, I want that lady to be my mom.” Grandma swiftly replies no and they continue walking.
Sweet girl, I wrap you and your family in oceans of love and pray for grace, courage, and strength for whatever is going on in your lives; whether it be a small or big issue or whether you were even just playing a game. And I pray that your voice is always heard. xoxo …
July 30 2018:
From a walk last week … Created by the sun and a tree! Cool!
Last week was hugely weird so I never got around to posting it.
On another note when it feels like Life just took a big dump on you; it sort of helps to have a dance party with Boogie Shoes by K.C. & The Sunshine Band, Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, and You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates, among a few others!
I shall let myself mourn over that which only ever existed in my imagination, something I was desperately clinging to, feel this crappy moment or two, and let myself know what I need to know, and then ….. I’ll just keep going.
I do have much to be grateful for; yet I do not want to cram these feelings. I shall focus on gratitude once I’m done letting go of this. And, I shall remember how powerful I am.
Wanna help? Have your own dance party or whatever brings forth good feelings and then send some good feelings and prayers this way. Oceans of gratitude …
July 31 2018:
Found today …. Blue Jay or Stellar Jay. Not sure. Yet, what a beautiful message to receive.
July 31 2018:
Sunset walk with Thomas tonight …. Incredibly beautiful and peaceful.
Oh Great Sun.
Clarity,
Bathe me in
Clarity and Knowing.
Thank you.
xoxo
August 3 2018:
Sunset walk Lillian last night. We’ll need to start getting out there earlier. The move to shorter days has begun. Beautiful night!!!
July 20 2018:
Hazy walk this morning. Matches my energy. Hazy. We have four pelican visitors this morning. They were always on the opposite side so couldn’t get good photos.
The pelican knows the secret of surviving and adapting to every situation. Share your wisdom you graceful beauties.
July 9 2018:
Today’s morning walk brought the message of calm, smooth, peace, and just BEing with what is.
July 10 2018:
Sunset walk with a Thomas last night. Incredible stillness. Incredible clouds. Incredible Nature.
July 12 2018:
Sunset walk with Lillian last night. A refreshing breeze invited us to linger just a bit longer. I love you Mother Nature.
**THROWBACK POST**
July 20 2015:
Such a wonderful walk this morning, surrounded by a symphony of birds, butterflies, and dragonflies. This morning the mantra was “Life loves me” with thoughts of gratitude for these legs and feet that assist me in going for these walks, these eyes that allow me to see all the love, the ears that allow me to hear the love, the water that I drink to love my body, and whatever I experienced in the moment.
Immediately upon my return, Lillian began escalating into a full blown melt down. I continued the earlier mantra in my thoughts and was able to remain calm. I suggested to Lillian that we take a break and focus on something else for a few minutes before she expanded (her word for blowing up); and then we could come back and continue our conversation. She said “Okay”.
We did that and afterwards I said, “Now, let’s talk.” She said, “About what. Everything’s okay now.” Good job Lillian!! That is huge for her! We are making progress! Wahoo!
And life does indeed love us. May you make this your mantra for today and let life LOVE you … xoxo
June 11 2018:
Team TLC sunset walk tonight with The Romano Duo and Robert. Beautiful night. And fun being silly with pictures. They head back to Surprise, Arizona tomorrow morning. A few more pictures to follow. xoxo
June 12 2018:
I’m in love with the leaves of this tree. The little veins, the color, the blue shimmery speckles, and the shadows. I have probably taken about 15 pictures of them.
June 12 2018:
Such beauties …. xoxo
June 13 2018:
It’s like a small miniature world in there.
June 14 2018:
Sunset walk with Lillian last night. It was a beautiful night and just what we both needed as we’re both experiencing “re-entry pains” from our respite from one another.
We followed this with a swim in the pool and a soak in the hot tub. Ahhhhhhh …. Just what we needed. xoxo
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Another sunset walk tonight with Lillian and I just had to give this one its own post. There’s just something about this one that pulls me In. Ahhhhhhh ….. xoxo ….
Sunset walk with Lillian tonight. I could not stop making pictures. So incredibly gorgeous and dreamy.
Ok. So, I had to give this one its own post too. Because I don’t think I’ve ever seen the sun make an arrow pointing directly back at me. Just WOW!! Thank you Sun. Thank you Nature.
June 27 2018:
Team TLC sunset walk yesterday … Followed by a moonlit swim in the pool. Incredibly grateful and blessed.
June 27 2018:
This crows family is looking out for him. He’s not able to fly and he’s been hanging out here for a couple of days. Every time I walk by they start cawing like crazy to warn him. I saw one bringing him food this morning. Hoping it’s something he can heal from and rejoin his family.
June 29 2018:
Oh so beautiful clouds as Thomas and I were headed to Alchemist Theatre last night. I love the amazing shapes of our clouds!
June 19 2018:
Shadow lovelies this morning! xoxo
June 20 2018:
Sunset walk yesterday evening. What a beautiful night it was. Felt so good. I’ve got something weighing on my mind and nature is my confidant and the one who helps me get out of the mind and into the heart.
June 21 2018:
Don’t hold onto it. Don’t let it soak within. Let it roll off.
Nature always has a perfect message for us when we stop, Be quiet, and Listen.
A message I needed to hear once again today as I make my way into unfamiliar territory for me.
June 22 2018:
The most amazing and wonderful sunset walk last night. Nature is an incredible gift and blessing. She inspires us to ponder.
Do we love and accept others for who they know themselves to be or do we love and accept our idea of them and how we think they make us feel? I’ve got a writing bubbling forth. Love, love, love.
June 22 2018:
Love is the bridge that connects.
June 3 2018:
Walk with Thomas before dinner. We watched for about fifteen minutes as this momma duck led her wee ducklings through the rocks to the water.
It was difficult to watch and not want to help as they kept sliding down the rocks. They finally made it!!! Safe and sound!! Whew! I circled the ducklings and the momma in blue because they blend with the rocks.
There was quite the cloud show.Rainbow cloud in the second photo. The photo doesn’t show all the colors; yet, it was amazing. Incredibly beautiful!!!
June 4 2018:
After dinner walk tonight with Thomas. Just missed the sunset; yet, still incredibly beautiful! Followed our walk with a starlit swim in the pool. Ahhhhhh!!!! Feeling incredibly blessed and grateful!
June 5 2018:
Shining bright for all to see and feel.
June 5 2018:
Photo bombed by a bee. He thinks these are beautiful too!
**THROWBACK POST**
April 26 2013:
Watchin the sun set with Thomas and Lillian … Blessed, Grateful, Inspired …
