**THROWBACK POST**
May 10 2013
Coffee chat with Brenda!! I LOVE this beautiful and authentic woman y’all!!! Just LOVE her!!
Update June 2019: Still love this woman .. Miss her so much since she moved …
Book Musings: Uncommon Traveler – Mary Kingsley in Africa
Uncommon Traveler – Mary Kingsley in Africa
Incredible story of Mary Kingsley who was born in England in 1862. Although Mary remembers her childhood fondly, by most standards, her childhood was sad and bleak.
She never attended school, yet she loved books and learning so she taught herself. This book covers her two trips to West Africa in 1893 and 1894. Her travels added to the knowledge of West Africa and most people were astonished merely by her survival.
Wonderful woman and book!
Movie Night: Castle in the Sky
May 25 2019:
Team TLC movie night – Lillian’s choice: “Castle in the Sky”
Lillian says, “Good, liked the music, and the ending song, my favorite character is Sheeta, like how colorful it is, suspenseful, 100% recommend, and liked the story.”
I say, “I really enjoy Studio Ghibli movies. A beautiful tale full of mystery and adventure that highlights the importance of nature; rooted in a solid foundation of love as the true meaning of life. Loved it! Plus, Mark Hamill voices one of the characters – Muska! Side note: Although I loved it, I’m not a fan of all the violence. ”💜💜💜
Thomas sat this one out.
If you enjoy and appreciate the movie suggestions I share, and are moved to do so, I’d be deeply grateful if you’d buy me a coffee!! Thank you oceans and oceans … –Camilla
Breathe In and Breathe Out and Feel It by Camilla Downs
May 25 2019:
Written in response to a call for an essay about gratitude … Sent on wings of appreciation and love … With a photo of Nature’s Beauty …
I had a decision to make. I could continue to be stuck in a place of self pity, of feeling like I’m not one of the chosen who gets to have a peaceful, abundant, and joyful life. By no means was this an easy decision to make. I struggled on and off for more than 20 years with a core belief that people like me do not get to have an easy,…
Lillian and Camilla May 2019 Date Day
May 24 2019:
Lillian and Camilla May 2019 Date Day
First stop was to pick up the printed graduation announcements.
Second stop – Fries and a bright and beautiful shortbread cookie for Lillian. Crispy cauliflower with a siracha aioli sauce and a vegan oatmeal coconut raisin cookie for me. The cauliflower was amazing. So incredibly good and perfect amount of spiciness in the sauce. 🧡🧡🧡
Last stop – Craft store for sparkly things to embellish the graduation announcements. Lillian still has Christmas money so she picked out a shiny pencil case she’s had her eye on to use for traveling with her colored pencils.
Library Volunteer Day for Lillian
May 22 2019:
Wednesday = Library volunteer day. We always pull the holds and sometimes shelve books or anything else they need help with. Oh … And a few books we’d like to read may or may not get slipped onto the cart also! Ha! Going on 2 years now. 📚🧡🧡🧡📚
Sunset Walks While Appreciating Nature’s Art Show
May 19 2019:
Short sunset walk with Thomas. Incredibly beautiful. Incredibly cold. 💛💛💛
May 20 2019:
Today’s walk. Beautiful sun. Thank you Nature. 🙏💛💛💛🙏
May 22 2019:
Short walk yesterday at sunset. The clouds and sun created a beautiful art show! 💛💛
Graduation Announcements Made Sparkly
May 25 2019:
Getting them ready to mail. This Saturday it’s graduation day, book signing day (at Barnes & Noble) and National Donut Day!!! We’ll be celebrating, signing books, and eating donuts! A treat within a treat …. Attending a book signing for ones published book on ones graduation day!!
Here’s the link to the online graduation celebration if you’re on facebook … https://www.facebook.com/events/455869171908077/
Movie Night: Mary Poppins Returns
May 20 2019:
Team TLC Extra Movie Night – “Mary Poppins Returns” – I put this on hold at the library in December or January. It was our turn!
Lillian says, “Good, musical, suspenseful, 100% recommend, and my favorite character is Mary Poppins.”
I say, “It was okay. Perhaps it’s the mood I’m sunk into right now. Meh.”
Thomas sat this one out.
The Cover Creation Begins for Words of Alchemy
May 19 2019:
I’m so excited! Look what I was tagged with this morning on instagram! The lovely artist Jessica Araus is beginning work on the cover of Words of Alchemy. She went outside and picked dandelions for inspiration rather than using simply a photograph. You are amazing Jessica!!! I’ve got the Pointer Sisters, “I’m so excited” playing in my mind!!! 💃 ♥️♥️♥️ 💃
