March Musings - Day 28

When a cute little curly-haired girl comes in and asks to go on a walk to see the sunset on a cloudy night, don't resist.

You may find a rabbit hole, and get chased by the imaginary rabbit. The imaginary dog will smell it and come chasing you too! 

Or you may be a detective sneaking around on tip toe around the town!

Or maybe you'll find a mountain to climb, and when you reach the top you get blown away by the wind!
 

Or you might even get attacked by a sneaky bush! 

No, never ignore a chance to go see the sunset on a cloudy day! Especially when a cute curly-haired girl goes with you! 

March Musings - Intro & Day 1

It's March, the month of Irish Dancing, Shamrock Shakes, St. Patrick's day, and Leprechauns. March is the lull between winter and spring, between gray and vivid color. It's a time of change, of renewal, of growth. It's a month that is unique from every other. So my challenge for myself this month is to have a March Musings. Musings everyday about this, that, and the other thing. Whatever I'm musing about for the day, I shall muse. So do a jig, grab a shake, dance, and make-believe with me, as we go on a musing adventure through March! 

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Today I called John over on a whim. The weather was gorgeous, perfect for a walk. So for a walk we went! The whole time we were out, I had this hymn on my mind:

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

What a fellowship, what a joy divine,

Leaning on the everlasting arms;

What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,

Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;

Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.

O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,

Leaning on the everlasting arms;

O how bright the path grows from day to day,

Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;

Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.

What have I to dread, what have I to fear,

Leaning on the everlasting arms;

I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,

Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;

Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.

The song was encouraging to have stuck in my head. I needed the reminder! It was quite a lovely walk, and we raced back outside a short while later to catch the sunset. A great way to start the month of March!

Beautiful Blessings - 8/14/16

~ perfectly spaced coffee to get through a long day

~ a cat nap before work

~ a beautiful sunset on our way to the store

~ having a blast shopping together (John & I) while he got things for college next weekend

~ ending out visit with peanut butter sandwiches

The Sunset

The sunlight laced the trees, 

so I ran down the stairs and out the door

so that I could snap a picture of the trees that seemed to be etched into the sky.

It was breathtaking!

When I came back in, I stood at the kitchen window, and all I could see was depressingly grey clouds. "If the clouds weren't in the way," I grumbled, "it would be a stunning sunset! Psalm 19:1 came to mind, but I kinda pushed the thought aside. A few minutes passed, and I glanced out the window to this:

It was breathtaking!

On my way back in from taking the pictures, I whispered to God, "I guess you proved me wrong!" As soon as I came in and made it back to the window, the sunset had disappeared entirely.

Psalm 19:1 (ESV)

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.  

Beautiful Blessings - 11/1/15

(the sunset)

~ Watching a raptor soar high in the beautiful blue sky!
~ A Sunday migraine-free!
~ A needed iced-coffee before Church...thanks Daddy!
~ Putting my strange love of ironing to good use this evening!
~ Enjoying crazy conversations with friends!

Beautiful Blessings - 9/21/15

~ Cotton candy clouds!

~ The moon taking a cotton candy bath!

~ Watching the beautiful pink clouds change!

~ Seeing the vibrant colors!

~ Imagining all the places you could travel on such beautiful clouds!

Beautiful Blessings - 9/9/15 & 9/10/15

~ T-bug seeing the hat and declaring "it has blue and peppermint!"

~ A delicious nectarine!

~ Lil' G going cricket searching after learning about them in science!

~ A beautiful sunset after a lovely day!

~ Getting second chances to restart a day! 

Beautiful Blessings - 7/28/15

~ Actually enjoying swimming today! And doing a bit more than the last time I went swimming! Im really proud of myself! :~D

~ Boosting T-bug's confidence in the water!

~ And doing the same with L-Jo!

~ Seeing the moon...nearly full!

~ Sitting by the lake this evening! It was so peaceful....aside from some dogs barking at one point ;~)

Beautiful Blessings - 7/26/15

~ Listening to the choir sing!

~ Watching the sunset and gorgeous clouds over Lake Abanakee!

~ Spotting 4 loons!

~ Seeing the mountains through the fog!

~ Beautiful heat-lightning.....God's fireworks! Twas a beautiful coral color!

Venerable Vintage Hats: Spring!

Every time I look at this hat, I'm instantly transported into spring. The air is filled with the aroma of flowers abloom! The lilacs fill the trees; my apple tree is in bloom. A gentle warm breeze is blowing softly through the garden. My skirt flutters softly with the wind as I twirl in the evening light. Birds call to one another with their delightful twittering and chirping. My kitty wanders around the garden as I dance and sing with joy. And maybe, just maybe, the moon peeps out above the trees as the sun slowly sets. In the warm twilight, I look back at my hat, and remember it's still winter! lol Brrr...it's frigid outside!! :~D

A Spring Evening!

Crocuses!

The Moon :~)

The moon later in the evening!

The moon through the trees!

A kitty (Ansel) enjoying the fine evening! ^-^

A bud on the maple tree!

Pine needles :~)

Pine needles and the sunset!

The sunset! :~D

Winslow thought it was a perfect evening for some soft chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone!