August 11 2018:
talkin’ guitar – A Story of Young Doc Watson
All sounds were music to a blind young man by the name of Arthel Watson. He made music out of whatever he could get his hands on and became one of the most celebrated and beloved figures of folk, bluegrass, and old-time music – Doc Watson.
Another winner!!
August 10 2018:
Lillian and Camilla August 2018 Date Day ….
First stop – Fries for Lillian and a colorful fish shaped shortbread cookie for dessert. Coconut vegetable soup for me and a vegan hemp oat cookie for me. So yum!!!
Then shopping for some clothing items for Lillian. Now, a pit stop at home for a snack before closing out the date!!
Next half of date: A drive through our old neighborhood, with a few stops for photos.
Last piece of our date: A just-after-sunset walk. I adore the picture Lillian took of me. I had my eyes closed listening to the beautiful music the leaves sing as the wind blows through them. One of my most loved and treasured sounds.
August 9 2018:
August 8 2018:
Thomas and I got to tour the Tesla Gigafactory this morning with a homeschool group. No photos allowed so here’s a lovely photo of my badge.
So incredibly interesting and our tour guide, Adam, was amazing!!!! Just WOW!!!! Adults sign an NDA before entering. So …. 🤐🤐
Thomas asked great questions and made some great jokes!! Thomas loved it!!
August 7 2018:
This child knows not the depths of my love. And, that is okay. For I do not have and hold that love for it to be known or reciprocated.
Although there are times when our eyes meet and I Know that Thomas Knows and we Know that the other Knows.
At times, I may fall short of it being clear by way of my words and actions. Yet, it is there, within, where my soul holds it for an eternity, in all times and all dimensions.
It’s been a journey this past 20 years or so of remembering the True meaning of the word Love. I am blessed I get to do it with Thomas and Lillian by my side.
At times, I don’t feel strong enough or capable enough to continue. Yet, in the next moment I know that is simply a trick of the mind. It is only the stories I attach to what I’m experiencing that cause me to feel this way.
This afternoon was for Thomas. May the Love and support I hold for Thomas, and my desire to always make choices that are in Thomas’ highest and best interest, travel far and wide for any and all who feel in need of Love and support.
I’m feeling mushy and woo woo and the Love floweth over … xoxo (photo from July 2018 at Audrey Harris Park)
July 28 2018:
BINGO with Thomas!
July 29 2018
What a great and fulfilling lunch!!
Fresh corn tortillas piled high with sautéed purple potatoes, mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, and sweet onions topped with Daiya cheese, fire roasted salsa, and hot and sweet jalapeño.
August 3 2018:
Pumpkin seed love in my cereal this morning.
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!!!
August 4 2018:
Team TLC movie night: Lillian’s choice: “Kiki’s Delivery Service” – It’s been several years. Yet, third time around for this one. We kinda like it. 💞💞💞
Lillian says, “It’s good, it’s musical, my favorite character is Kiki, it’s colorful, there are some funny parts, suspenseful, and inspirational.”
I say, “A wonderfully inspiring movie about knowing ones inspiration and living from the heart. Just love this movie.”
Thomas says, “I liked it. It’s a good movie.” And Thomas’ alternate reality of the movie: Alabama, Lichtenstein, and Ireland have taken over the world in this movie. In the end the Italians take their pizza rolls and the French take their baguettes and take back mainland Europe from Lichtenstein, and The Texans take their bbq chicken and take back North America from The Alabamans.” 😛😜😂
August 4 2018:
Marvelous Mattie
As a young girl Margaret E. Knight carried with her a notebook labeled My Inventions. She made creations for her mother and brothers and when she was twelve she designed a metal guard to prevent shuttles from shooting off looms and hurting workers.
Later she invented a machine that would cut and glue together a square-bottomed paper bag. Many of the paper bags we use today are still processed using Mattie’s invention.
An inspiring story of a girl and woman who knew in her heart she was an inventor and never backed down from that belief. Even in a time when it was believed women couldn’t understand the complexities of mechanical equipment.
July 28 2018:
Team TLC Movie Night: “LT. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.” We watched this about 4 or 5 years ago. Thomas wanted to see it again.
Thomas says, “I think it’s good. I liked it.”
Lillian says, “Good, musical, very colorful, and my favorite character is Wednesday.”
I say, “Just a silly movie. I’m glad Thomas got to see it again.”
