What Are We Here For?

 Sometimes it seems like a book that I've randomly picked up at Target or somewhere ends up being one of my favorites. This was the case with To Be Sung Underwater, by Tom McNeal. A very enjoyable story, it raises the age-old question, "What are we here for?" One reason that was suggested is as follows:

"I'm sure one of the things we're here for is to make certain that those whom we love fall asleep each night assured of that love."  

This really resonated with me, and I can't get it out of my mind. Maybe somebody else will enjoy pondering this, as well!

THE BRIGHT SIDE!

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Some days, this is easier said than done. But, a good outlook to strive for each day!

FAT TUESDAY

HAPPY MARDI GRAS!

A MORNING WALK...

Today, I'm happy to be joining Susan, for Outdoor Wednesday
http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com
I'm also joining Wordless Wednesday
http://wordlesswednesday.blogspot.com

 I enjoy going for a 3-1/2 mile walk each morning. There's usually something new to see!

SKYWATCH FRIDAY

Today, I'm participating in a new (for me!) event, called Skywatch Friday.
http://skyley.blogspot.com

My photo is a sunset over Mobile Bay, on the Alabama Gulf Coast. We have particularly vivid sunsets during the Fall months.

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!

Today, I'm happy to be joining Beverly  http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com for Pink Saturday.

I've always said that if my fairy godmother granted me one wish, I would wish to be artistic. Isn't going to happen!  But, I recently discovered a really fun place called "Life's A Canvas," and I go there every week and paint a picture. Now, I know it looks like elementary school art, but that's OK... because I'm having so much fun! This week, in honor of my birthday tomorrow, I painted myself a big cupcake.

 
Yesterday, I came home to find this beautiful flower arrangement on my front porch. My sweet sister sent it to me for my birthday. I don't get flowers very often, so this was very special!

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!

AND, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANYBODY ELSE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY THIS WEEKEND!

JUST DO IT!

 In the immortal words of Nike...  JUST DO IT!

ON CHILDREN

At this time of year, as many people have children going to school for the first time or going away to college, I thought this poem very apropos. I hadn't thought of it in years. Thanks to Slim Paley http://slimpaley.com for including this in her cute post, about her son leaving for college.

 

My own beautiful children

SWOON...

"This morning, with her, having coffee."

— Johnny Cash, when asked for his definition of paradise

BUNNY EARS!

I'm joining Beverly, at Pink Saturday

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com

 

HAPPY EASTER!

TULIPS!

Sometimes, a girl has to buy herself flowers! I love tulips, and when I saw these at Publix, I decided to treat myself. Unfortunately, I didn't get around to taking pictures until they were a little past their prime. 

(Hi Daisy!)

HUSKY LOVE

In honor of the recently completed 2012 Iditarod, I'm posting some pictures of my beautiful canine granddaughter, a Husky named Okami. Her dad rescued her in a parking lot at a rural Dollar Store. She's worth a million dollars to him! Although underweight and frightened when he found her, she was deemed young and healthy by the veterinarian. She quickly flourished under the TLC my son lavished on her and is now a member of our family dog pack---currently 7 strong!