It is easy to become overwhelmed by all the big things that happen in life. Sometimes though it is the smallest of things that gives us the ability to look at life from a slightly different perspective and maybe even cause us to pause and smile. Such was the case this morning. This flower poked its head up from amidst the gravel along the driveway. It was all alone but seemed perfectly happy to stand tall and greet the new…
I can’t believe that it has been more than a week since I last posted. I wish I could say that I have been feeding the multitudes of hungry people, or battling forest fires, or discovering the cure for AIDS, or travelling the world, but I can’t. Sadly, I can’t tell you anything significant that I have done in the last week except for the last three days. I was on a silent retreat this weekend with my Franciscan fellowship….
We often say that “today was the longest day” when referring to a day that was not so good having gone on way longer than we wish it had. As we celebrate the summer solstice, today really was the longest day. I had a great day so for me I mean this only in the most literal sense. Like most Saturday’s, there were chores to be done, but a few days ago a few of my friends and I made…
My camera and I were not exactly one with each other as I took these pictures, but we had fun. This is one of those instances where a little more time with the manual would have been beneficial. Oh well . . .maybe next time.
I have a wretched cold and way too much work to do but I did manage to find a few minutes to play with my new camera. I am a little more comfortable with it today than I was last night, but I still have much to learn. I am supposed to shoot a run of To Kill A Mockingbird on Wednesday night. Between now and then I need to decide if I am confident enough to shoot with my…
“I don’t have to sting anyone, do I? “Life is fun among the flowers!” “Do these antennas make my cheeks look big?” “Snug as a bug.” “Mom loves me. She loves me not. She loves me.” “Watch my face, not my stinger.” “Of course I’m precious.” “Okay, Mom really doesn’t like killer bees.” “Still life.” “You may remember me. I stepped out to make a phone call. Yep. Mom wants the picture.”
Most teachers from preschool through elementary school are all faced with the same task at this time of year – creating a memorable Mother’s Day project for their students to give to their mommies. Middle schoolers and high schoolers around here are too busy taking the #*!@ TAKS test (the state of Texas standardized test) right now and besides, many of them think that parents are stupid and are unworthy of a present. So, those teachers of older students are…
Yesterday a friend gave me some bubbles. I must admit that I have not played with bubbles since the girls were little and I had forgotten how much fun they are. I had nothing pressing to be doing so I took the bubbles and went outside to enjoy the beautiful spring evening. Blowing bubbles into the soft breeze and watching them float through the air reminded me of how awesome the simple things in life are. I spent a great…