September 10 2019:
After dinner walk on Sunday. Beautiful and perfect.
September 18 2019:
Crazy cool clouds on the Monday after dinner walk. These pictures don’t show the beautiful range of colors. It was magnificent.
September 16 2019:
A huge first for Lillian Darnell. Who woulda thought it would happen so soon after turning 18. Her Service Coordinator from SRC came for a visit to have her sign the basic documents I had signed in the past along with one giving him permission to share and discuss with me. Here we go …
September 21 2019:
Bar code purchased! Cover reveal happening Saturday, September 28th!
What a ride
Always
This is.
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In Words of Alchemy, Camilla Downs invites you to walk with her to share her love of Nature and Life through a free-verse poetry memoir.
During her daily strolls she is mindfully present as she delves into life in the raw and experiences her heart’s observations.
Camilla embraces what happens when she opens her heart and invites the written words to flow. The Alchemy of Love and Healing is what happens.
Praise for Words of Alchemy
“Words of Alchemy, a heartfelt new collection by Camilla Downs, lives up to its namesake in numerous ways. Downs spans the broad range of nature, healing, love, and parenting, while making sure we have a little fun along the way. And the bridge she creates from the mindfulness of how we see the world at large to the poetry of everyday life is certainly worth a stroll or two across its borders.” – Thomas Lloyd Qualls, Award-winning author of Painted Oxen
“This poetry collection offers contemplative words, soothing thoughts and peace to the reader.” – Sue Bentley, Bestselling author of Second Skin
“Camilla Downs shares truth, vulnerability and wisdom in her Words of Alchemy collection, inviting readers to be inspired, contemplate and dive into her world of self-awareness and growth.” – G. Brian Benson – Award-winning author, actor and spoken word artist
“These poems take you on a calm and loving walk through the verses of the author’s thoughts. Alchemy is a perfect word for the title as Camilla Downs understands nature; connecting with its magical, medicinal qualities and beauty which she conveys throughout her poetry.” – Ailsa Craig, Author of The Sand Between My Toes
“Words of Alchemy is a chronicle of hope. These poems are an encouragement, especially when we are feeling at our lowest, to keep seeking the light that is our way forward, and focus on the real. This collection is a walk through the positive nature of life. Camilla Downs is to be commended.” – Frank Prem, Author of free-verse memoir Small Town Kid
September 20 2019:
Extra movie night for me: “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
I watched “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” a few weeks ago so just had to watch this one too!!! I absolutely love and adore the cast in both these movies. Brilliant!!! 💞💞💞
September 20 2019:
Thank you Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities for hosting a Sibshop this afternoon at Renown! Thomas really enjoys getting to take part in these and getting to hang out with other siblings. Deeply meaningful!! Thank you Diana Beeghly Rovetti for all you do to make these happen!
September 14 2019:
Fries and dessert for Lillian. Then a bit of window shopping before heading home.
**THROWBACK POST**
May 21 2012:
Pet store adventures for Thomas. Special adventure for earning his green card today in school!!
Special adventure for Lillian for braving the pet store adventure!!
Praise plate time!! Tooth fairy is coming to visit Lillian tonight for the next to LAST time!!!! And Thomas has had 2 full weeks of good days at school ! YAY!
September 15 2019:
Squirrel and John Muir
Not a strictly true story, but was meant to share the spirit of what might have happened between John Muir and Floy Hutchings when they met in Yosemite in 1868. Muir arrived in Yosemite from San Francisco almost by accident. I love everything I’ve read about John Muir and this was no exception. Thomas and Lillian loved it too!
(Throwback to 2016 when I read aloud to Thomas and Lillian every night before bed)
September 14 2019:
We had another busy day as the 18th Birthday celebrations came to a conclusion. ♥️🌸🌸🌸🎉🎉🎉♥️
Eating cake and donuts and opening gifts. Followed by a quick September 2019 Date Day trip for fries and dessert.
Then back home for the live Facebook celebration. Which was hilarious as we had a lousy connection and had to keep restarting …. Five times!!! Hence, the 5 live videos on my timeline! Ha!
During the video Lillian shared 18 wishes for her 18th Birthday. Here they are ….
1. I wish Macy, Lauren, Kaitlin Baker, and Rebecca could come to Reno, NV.
2. I wish to be able to drink out of a cup/glass without a straw.
3. I wish to be fearless.
4. I wish for infinity art and crafts supplies.
5. I wish for infinity clothing.
6. I wish to be able to travel around the world with my friends and/or by myself.
7. I wish for the Earth to be healthy again.
8. I wish for the Earth not to die.
9. I wish to be less picky.
10. I wish to live with my friends.
11. I wish to be less vulnerable to spicy hot stuff.
12. I wish to have a dream home.
13. I wish to have a dream vehicle.
14. I wish to see Hawaii.
15. I wish to go to Florida.
16. I wish to have infinity photography supplies.
17. I wish to have more friends.
18. I wish to have two beds.
September 14 2019:
Lillian’s 18th Birthday Celebration …. We had a lousy connection so had to keep starting again as our recording ended!! HA! Each one is pretty short!
September 9 2019:
Today’s 18th Birthday Week Adventures … When one turns 18, one needs new fairy wings …. Rose Gold Fairy Wings. One also needs a new sparkling silver star wand.
We also shopped for a store bought cake to take with us to The Romano Duo’s on Wednesday for the birthday celebration there. As we were leaving, the lovely floral person gave Lillian a bright, beautiful, pink carnation. ♥️🌸🌸🌸♥️
September 10 2019:
Today’s 18th Birthday Week Adventure ….
An afternoon walk in her favorite place on her favorite walking trail. 💚🌺🌺🌺💚
September 11 2019:
Today’s 18th Birthday Week Adventure ….
After the usual Wednesday library volunteering, a quick stop in the library garden.
Followed by a birthday dinner at The Romano Duo Casa! Delicious food and birthday goodies! A vanilla confetti cake and a chocolate “cheesecake”.
September 12 2019:
Today’s 18th Birthday Week Adventures ….
A trip to Wilbur May Arboretum followed by a quick stop at Audrey Harris Park and then home for a swim. 🌺💚🌺 It was incredibly beautiful and peaceful.
If I look completely exhausted by the time we have Lillian’s live Facebook party on Saturday, you’ll know why! All for a good cause … You only turn 18 once!
Audrey Harris Park and then Swimming:
September 13 2019:
Today’s 18th Birthday Week Adventures ….
A beautiful and relaxing swim. Tomorrow’s the big day!! Last day as a 17 year old! 💚💦💦💦💚
Now. I must make the chocolate cake for tomorrow!!
September 14 2019:
Lillian’s 18th Birthday Celebration …. We had a lousy connection so had to keep starting again as our recording ended!! HA! Each one is pretty short!
September 14 2019:
We had another busy day as the 18th Birthday celebrations came to a conclusion. ♥️🌸🌸🌸🎉🎉🎉♥️
Eating cake and donuts and opening gifts. Followed by a quick September 2019 Date Day trip for fries and dessert.
Then back home for the live Facebook celebration. Which was hilarious as we had a lousy connection and had to keep restarting …. Five times!!! Hence, the 5 live videos on my timeline! Ha!
During the video Lillian shared 18 wishes for her 18th Birthday. Here they are ….
1. I wish Macy, Lauren, Kaitlin Baker, and Rebecca could come to Reno, NV.
2. I wish to be able to drink out of a cup/glass without a straw.
3. I wish to be fearless.
4. I wish for infinity art and crafts supplies.
5. I wish for infinity clothing.
6. I wish to be able to travel around the world with my friends and/or by myself.
7. I wish for the Earth to be healthy again.
8. I wish for the Earth not to die.
9. I wish to be less picky.
10. I wish to live with my friends.
11. I wish to be less vulnerable to spicy hot stuff.
12. I wish to have a dream home.
13. I wish to have a dream vehicle.
14. I wish to see Hawaii.
15. I wish to go to Florida.
16. I wish to have infinity photography supplies.
17. I wish to have more friends.
18. I wish to have two beds.