Throwback Post: Thomas and Camilla August 2016 Date Day

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**THROWBACK POST**

September 6 2016:

Thomas and Camilla August 2016 date day …. (Our date day got postponed by a few days as Thomas was sick!)

Ended the date with enjoying cookies after dinner. And then a starlit walk.

Little Washoe Lake ….

“Would anyone believe that playing with sticks and walking and splashing in the water would be so fun?” -Thomas

This was an impromptu stop as we drove right by on our way home from Carson City. And it was Thomas’ idea …. Kinda. As I had just thought, we should stop by the lake. Hmmm.

Thomas told me he was having so much fun and was so happy we stopped. I sat in the sand and watched him a while and then he asked me to join him. And I did. Took off my shoes and walked and splashed with him.

Cost of this date = $0 / Value = Priceless xoxo ….

Lillian’s Imaginarium – Now on Etsy

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May 1 2021

Hey! Hey! Here’s the huge announcement regarding Lillian Darnell’s creations!

I have been working on this for months, with the help of a very incredible friend! Thank you to Kate Raina for guiding me, and getting Lillian’s creations in the proper format for digital printing and professional printing.

There are more items to add, I just needed to get this thing “live” to push myself! If you use this forum, please favorite Lillians Imaginarium. And please let me know if you see anything out of sorts. I have no idea what I’m doing, I just figure it out as I go along. Thanks to everyone who cheers us on, and supports all of our creations. Oceans of love to all of you! xoxo

The Shop is titled, Lillian’s Imaginarium. You can find it here …

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LilliansImaginarium

Found the Mojo With Incredible Birdsong and Pink Blossoms While Swimming

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April 20 2021

I didn’t want to go for a walk this morning. I’ve misplaced my mojo lately. These lovelies cheered me on.

April 26 2021

This mornings walk was gorgeous, the birdsong incredible!

April 27 2021

Pink and white and gray. Colors for the Tuesday morning walk.

April 29 2021

Traded the morning walk for a swim. I absolutely adore the feel of the water surrounding my body.

April 30 2021

Beauties from the walk this morning. What a lovely day.

First and Second and Done for Camilla and Thomas

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April 7 2021

Today was a special day. First one down. I nearly cried from relief and joy when I parked for the 15 minute observation period. 🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉

April 29 2021

NUMBER 2!!!! The only type of shots I do these days!! Black lace for this Heck-Yes!!! ocassion. Let’s dance!!! 💃❣️❣️❣️💃 Before the shot, during, and after!

May 18 2021

Number 1!!!

June 8 2021

Done!

**Neither one of us experienced any side effects (other than soreness around the injection site). We both had Pfizer. 

Why Did I Become a Poet – Haiku Style Interview with Camilla

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April 25 2021

I recently participated in a Haiku style interview with the wonderful Auroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal. My interview was included in the January – March 2021 issue, which you can find on Kindle.

1. Why did you decide to become a poet?

Accidental swan-
words flow from nature’s beauty
heart opened to verse

2. What is your favorite style of poetry? Why?

Not a fan of rules-
free-verse is the way for me
freedom in writing

3. Who are your favorite poets?

Nature influenced-
writing of Gaia’s beauty
favorite poets

The publication is full of wonderful, moving poetry. I hope you take the time to download an issue, supporting this great publication, and the poets and artists who contribute. Check it out here …

https://abpoetryjournal.com/store/

To learn more about my latest book, Words of Alchemy, go here …

Words of Alchemy

Movie Night: Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium

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April 24 2021

Lillian and Camilla movie night – Lillian’s choice: “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” – This is about the 3rd or 4th time watching this. It’s been a while.

Lillian says, “It was good, great classic, 100% recommended, favorite character is Maloney, like the moral, it’s nolstagic, liked the background music, and like how magical it is.”

I say, Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman are incredible in this movie. “Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.” – Mr. Magorium. One of the most beautiful and fun movies I’ve seen about the magic that can happen when believing in oneself. Love it so much.

Poetry Reading by Camilla With Quenching the Heart’s Thirst

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April 6 2021

This has been great. Wrapping up soon. A poetry reading with others in the UK, Canada, and me in Reno. ❤️🎉❤️

April 24 2021

And then I received an email this morning with this message (referencing my 1st book, D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance) …

“Your decision to share your experiences and insights is truly a gift to the world. I have been having a synchronistic experience with your book. Sometimes, when I read it, I will move the bookmark to another spot in the book and then fail to replace it after I finish reading. The next time I go to read, the bookmark may be in a spot I have read before, but the words will be perfect for what is going on at that moment in time.” – Lisa

Lisa’s message landed on a thirsty heart. I’m thankful to those who quench the heart’s thirst just when it is needed most.

I don’t talk about this book much, as it’s about to receive a new cover, at which point I’ll re-launch with the new cover. Hopefully, in the next 1 – 3 months. (A very tired me, and a happy Lillian at a November 2019 book signing.)

To learn more about Words of Alchemy and D iz for Different, go here …

Author

Full of Imagination and Wonder – Where Would You Fly

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And then there was this lovely surprise yesterday … Thank you to Helen of Pink Quill Books!! I appreciate YOU! xoxo

“My review for Where Would You Fly? & Other Magical Stories by Lillian Darnell, 5/5 stars.

The first line of the blurb for this book reads:

Welcome to the radiant imagination of Lillian Darnell, a wonderful and unique human being, the kind who comes around only once in every 56,000 births, as she is missing the short arm of her 18th chromosome.

I thought it was the perfect introduction to my review. Her stories are full of imagination and wonder, as you see the world through her eyes from age 4 (written with a little help from her mum, Camilla) to age 16. Some are gentle guides to mindfulness, others to how to be happy, and most are delightful stories with fairies, unicorns, and magic.

I have to admit I found the Emotions and Feelings part particularly touching, where Lillian explores her own emotions while growing up. Her condition, and her journey which led to the publication of this book, are explained in the introduction by Camilla, who is also a wonderful poet, and a beautiful person. Her dedication to Lillian, and her son Thomas, is evident through the stories Lillian has written and the love she has for her family.

Every now and then it’s lovely to get away from the real world and travel to distant lands with mythical beings. Lillian’s book is a wonderful distraction that you can dip into every now and then, and it will put a smile on your face. Many thanks to Camilla, Lillian and Thomas for the chance to read Where Would You Fly?”

To learn more about the book, go here …

Where Would You Fly