Being A Kind Person

You can be a kind person and still:

Say NO

Prioritize your needs

Set Boundaries

Disagree with People

Be honest.

Challenge poor behavior

Walk away from toxic environments

Make mistakes

Stand up for yourself

Protect your time and space. 

One's Destiny

 "To realize one's 

destiny is a person's 

only obligation." -From the Alchemist

A Peaceful Morning

 

 

A good morning when the rain is falling. Cup of tea in hand. Listening to Kenny g . Feeling quiet and grateful. May your heart feel the same.

When The Moon Is In The 7th House

 

This is how my mind works. The sun is pouring through the window. It makes me think of the song “Aquarius” from c 1967 musical “Hair”.

“When the moon is in the Seventh House

And Jupiter aligns with Mars

Then peace will guide the planets

And love will steer the stars…let the sunshine in…” That reminded me of a morning around 1967 when I heard on a radio station that anyone could come down to the theater on Sunset Blvd where the musical was going to be happening. They said anyone could come to help paint the building. I convinced my friend Holly that this would be fun. We showed up at 8:00. They gave us a tray, roller and paint. It was to whitewash and Prep this huge wall. I attach a photo of the finished wall on the then Aquarius theater. No one else showed up but us! I’ve got pictures of us painting peace symbols on the building. (We lasted about an hour.)

“Harmony and understanding

Sympathy and trust abounding

No more falsehoods or decisions

Golden living dreams of visions.”

Wishing everyone peace and love. “Let the sun shine in.”

This photo below is what the wall looked like when “Hair”’opened at the Aquarius theater on Sunset Blvd.

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving

 “When I pray, I always thank Mother Nature for all the beauty in the world. It’s about having an attitude of gratitude.” -M. Kerr

Something Exists Outside Yourself

 All art arises out of gratitude, a deep pervasive feeling that you are glad something exists outside yourself, that something can complete you. –Dorothy Koppelman

The Law of Attraction

 "Your mind is a magnet.

If you think of a blessing,

you  attract a blessing, 

and if you think of problems you

attract problems."

Potatoes

 "Potatoes make french fries, chips,

and vodka. It's like the other vegetables

aren't even trying. "

Wait for Someone

 "Wait for someone

who could be the

moon for you.  Just

as strong, just as

steady, illuminating

changes and seas

and blooming

flowers and summer

nights. They'd wait

for you in the

dark. They'd dance 

around the sun.

They'd receive

your primal howls

your secrets, your

dreams, and shifting 

tides.

Wait for the moon. 

Wait for nothing less

than what steals

your breath. "

Relaxing at the Beach

 

It's Father's day in America. Happy Father's Day Dave and Mike. So nice of Mary and David to be with Mike and celebrate Father's day together.

Coming Home

" We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." -T.S. Elliot

Outside

 “Going outside lets us appreciate life’s precious moments that pass too quickly indoors” – Anonymous

Take The Time

 “Make each day an adventure and take the time to enjoy the journey.” – Unknown

Worth Repeating

 “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” – Unknown

It's About This

 "It’s about living each day to the fullest and trusting in ourselves, no matter what comes our way.” – Unknown

In The Moment

 “When we experience adventure, we find ourselves in the present moment and savor all the beauty that life has to offer.” – Unknown

Adventures

 “Adventure is the bridge between dreams and reality. When we walk across that bridge, we can explore the unknown and uncover hidden wonders. With every step, we move closer to our ambitions, passions, and goals. Adventure gives us the courage to take risks and make bold decisions – decisions that help shape our destiny.” – Unknown

The Purpose of Life

 “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Traveling

 “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us” – Anonymous

Cruising Begins Today

 “Adventure is out there” – Up movie.

With All Your Heart

 " Wherever you go, go with all your heart” – Confucius.

Taking Chances

 “Life is an adventure, so take chances and make discoveries along the way!” – Unknown

Not Just About A Book Club Reads "Lady Tan's Circle of Women"

 

The book for November was written by one of our favorite authors Lisa See. The title of the book is "Lady Tan's Circle of Women". 

"According to Confucius, “an educated woman is a worthless woman,” but Tan Yunxian—born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness—is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Her grandmother is one of only a handful of female doctors in China, and she teaches Yunxian the pillars of Chinese medicine, the Four Examinations—looking, listening, touching, and asking—something a man can never do with a female patient.

 A captivating story of women helping each other, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is a triumphant reimagining of the life of one person who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty and would be considered remarkable today."

 

A big thank you to Donna who arranged for a great venue to discuss this book which was well received by everyone. 

 

 

Again thank you to our host Donna and  co- host Lynda

 

 

Leaving Footprints

 

 “Take only memories, leave only footprints.”

 

Leaving on an Adventure

 “It's not the destination, it's the journey” – Unknown.

 

Full Circle Moment

 

 

 Sofia and Aria attended a book signing for Barbara and Jenna Bush's newest book "Love Comes First." It was held on the SMU campus at the George W. Bush Presidential Library. Laura Bush was in attendance too. It happened also to be her birthday. I asked was there cake and they responded "No cake but lots of desserts!" I recalled the time Aria wrote to me from Italy in 2008. She had been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to work in Sardinia for a year and had received an invitation along with four other Fulbright recipients to meet with Laura Bush in Rome at the Center for International Studies. Today was one of those full circle moments, mothers and daughters meeting for the first time and again.

 

 

Suits

 

I know I’m late to this party but I’m totally addicted to this series! Writing is great, loving the brilliant repartee. Lewis Litt cracks me up! Where have I been?

 

 

We Grew Watermelons

 

For some time now we’ve been catching our rinse water from dish washing in a big pot and we water the garden with it. It’s amazing how much water goes down the drain when you wash dishes. Because we water the garden with this daily run off we’ve gotton so many volunteer plants. Awhile ago we suddenly had a big leafy vine growing under our rose bushes. At first we thought it was squash but last week we discovered watermelons!

The Golden Bachelor

 

Cliff hanger ending...

Someone's heart is going to be broken. My advice: Have some chocolate cake ready!

I Hope You Dance

 

 

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance... I hope you dance...

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance,
Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake, but it's worth makin',
Don't let some Hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance... I hope you dance.
I hope you dance... I hope you dance.
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years
And wonder where those years have gone.)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

Dance... I hope you dance.
I hope you dance... I hope you dance.
I hope you dance... I hope you dance.
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years
And wonder where those years have gone.)

Source: Musixmatch Song by Lee Ann Womack