“The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir … quote from the book, Where Would You Fly, by Lillian Darnell … xoxo
Go here to purchase a book of your own … Where Would You Fly … Thank you! xoxo
Movie Night: Rogue One
January 12 2019:
Team TLC Movie Night: Thomas’ choice – “Rogue One”
Thomas says, “I liked it a lot, I liked the music and my favorite character is the blind guy, Chirrut Îmwe.”
I say, “I didn’t think I was going to like it. I just don’t like watching fighting and violence. However, I did actually love it. I’m more of the “faith” and “knowing” persuasion rather than hope. Yet, I did love the message of hope as the root of the movie. Love the soundtrack too. And my favorite character was the droid, Kay-Tuesso.”
Lillian sat this one out.
Thomas and Camilla January 2019 Date Day
January 13 2019:
Thomas and Camilla January 2019 Date Day on Friday.
Car picnic at Geiger Way Lookout and this gorgeous view. Vegan burger from Great Full Gardens for me and traditional burger and fries for Thomas. Love the way they decorate the take out boxes at Great Full Gardens!
Then for a lil walk around. I absolutely love this view …. and all the memories of car picnics and walks ever since Thomas was 1 year old and Lillian 4 years old. xoxo
Featured on The Writer’s Corner: Poetry & Inspiration from Author Camilla Downs
I am so incredibly grateful to Tania Marie for featuring me in her “Writer’s Corner” series.
Her words sang a beautiful love song to my heart and soul … ” …. The connection the three of them have together is one of balancing teaching and leading, with learning and guidance. It has taken them to dark depths and soaring heights together. It is through their devotion and commitment to each other and themselves that they support the blossoming of one another and are spreading love to the world … ” Visit the link to read more … xoxo
https://taniamarieartist.wordpress.com/2018/12/31/monday-musings-the-writers-corner-poetry-inspiration-from-author-camilla-downs/?fbclid=IwAR2uFJoaDxi6QyyFA2se0zrErxztbRz3nsME3IPLyvnKmnMQIMMaLmQXKFE
Psychedelic Rainbow of Emotions is Coming Along
January 10 2019:
Gerry sent a quilt update!! This is going to be so very cool!! Actually, it already is!! This 3X3 Psychedelic Rainbow of Emotions Quilt gets to fly all the way to Houston when it’s done!
Gerry was our “neighbor” at the Barnes & Noble book signing in November. She fell in love with Lillian’s Rainbow of Emotions artwork. Which led to what you see in the photo!! Cool! xoxo
January 14 2019:
Gerry sent another update! She says it’s like working on a puzzle!
January 17 2019:
And, another update!! Little by little it’s coming together!
Let us know if you’d like a 3 X 3 hand quilted Rainbow of Emotions to hand on your wall! xoxo
Nature is Always Amazing
“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson … Quote from the book, Where Would You Fly by Lillian Darnell
Want one of these lovely books of your own? Go here … WhereWouldYouFly.com … Thank you! xoxo
Movie Night: The Soloist
January 6 2019:
Team Member C movie night: The Soloist
Based on a true story, the movie portrays courage and grace in an out of the ordinary friendship and the desire to help another being. Beautiful and inspiring. 💖
I’m Not the Only One
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” -John Lennon … quote and photography from the book Biggest Little Photographer by Thomas Darnell
Want one of these amazing books for yourself? Go here … BiggestLittlePhotographer.com … xoxo
Movie Night: Woodlawn
January 5 2019:
Team TLC movie night: My choice – “Woodlawn”
I say, “I was 3 and 4 years old living in South Jackson, Mississippi when the true story on which this movie was based played out. So this spoke to me. Inspiring is too light of a descriptive. Living from Love and the Divine Heart is one of the keys to miracles and peace.”
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. There is no remedy for hate but to love more.” –Martin Luther King, Jr
Thomas sat this one out.
Lillian says, “It was good and my favorite part was when the lady sang The Star Spangled Banner.”
Delicious and Yummy and Physical Healing and Gratitude and Independence and Micro Greens and Eye Sweatin
December 31 2019:
Finally had one of these yesterday. After brewing a cup of Peruvian extra dark roast coffee; I placed one of these beautiful wafers atop the cup for a few minutes as Jessica and Marten had explained.
And then … As I bit into this piece of pure heaven, I was saturated with the ooey gooey good feelings one has when savoring a delicious food!! Oh my yum!! Thank you again Jessica and Marten!! 💖💝💖💝💖💝
January 1 2019:
The tree makes for fabulous background for picture taking …. Heehee!
Had to take a picture of this glorious yummy frozen dessert that I treated Thomas and I too yesterday. Vegan Double Chocolate Delight made with cashew milk. Good grief! That’s good stuff! And I just noticed it’s between the snowman and the snowflake … Perfect!!
January 3 2019:
As I wait for the feeling to come back on the left side of my face … Another shout out to those that helped make this procedure possible. Oceans and oceans of gratitude …. 🙏
Hard to believe that little hole was causing so much discomfort. Turns out there was a deep cavity there. New crown being made that fully covers the area so this doesn’t happen again.
Whenever it’s doable, next up is a few gum line cavities and the only other crown I’ve got needs to be replaced as it’s got a pretty big hole. That one doesn’t hurt as I have no roots in that tooth.
2019 seems to be beginning with the theme of physical healing. I’ll take that!!! 🎉🎉🎉💖💖💖
January 5 2019:
Still at it. Almost once per week, 10 minute walk on the treadmill followed by independent time at the lodge. 💞💞💞
January 5 2019:
I feel it’s no coincidence that micro greens are heart shaped. They’re incredibly good for us. Yum, yum!
Yet, thought it so cute how this one propped itself perfectly for me to see. Love, the micro greens. 💚
January 5 2019:
I made fresh pico de gallo tonight to go with our tradition of every other Saturday nacho dinner.
Thomas had finished eating, Lillian was in the bathtub. And, I was alone chewing my nachos. A wave of emotions hit me like I imagine a tsunami wave hits land.
My eyes began to sweat with liquid gratitude for the miracle occurring in my mouth. I was chewing the nachos on BOTH sides of my mouth. I have not been able to do that in about 2 years. I’ve had to chew crunchy foods on the right side only.
I’m aware this sounds silly to some. Yet, this post is not for you. It’s for me and others who are stricken with gratitude, bliss, and joy over seemingly small things.
I alternated between laughter and eyes sweating the entire meal. I realized I had been given back something more than being able to chew certain foods using ALL of my teeth.
This had nothing to do with sadness. This was pure joy, gratitude, bliss, peace, reassurance, and LOVE. And that pico de gallo was damn good! ❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️
