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 - 8/3/16

~ going to craft time at the library with the kids

~ seeing them have fun playing with partial decks of cards

~ a boyfriend who will do your chores so you can take a nap just because he loves you ;~)

~ teaching him Clock Solitaire

~ ending up at the playground on a walk together so I can swing

Swinging

Sometimes...you just need 4 sisters...

...a few swings...

...cute sneakers to soar you high...

...and a spontaneous walk to the playground!

Beautiful Blessings - 10/31/15

~ Going for a couple fall walks!

(seesawing before we walked)

(having some assistance ;~)

(Skaneateles Creek)

(brick work on the Onondaga Creek Walk)

(looking upstream)

(looking further upstream)

(down a little path)

~ Having John come over for the day since he is on break!

~ Taking Mom, John, Heidi, and her brother out for dinner for Heidi's first birthday celebration!

(showing her this)

(group shot! thanks Mom!)

(goofing off)

~ Going to visit Great Grandma at the nursing home, and getting the biggest grin from her! She was so excited to see me, she came over and hugged me tight <3 She also enjoyed seeing everyone else!
~ Ending the night with root beer floats! Mmm...with Stewart's Root Beer no less! Thats the absolute best!!!!

Beautiful Blessings - 9/17/15

People...each person is special. Each talent they have is special. And you know, the world isnt so bad after all when you look at the people around ya, and see the good in them!

~ Seeing an older couple walk down the street, hand in hand!

~ Seeing a mother care for her crying baby! <3

~ Passing a Church as a choir is practicing!

~ Watching my Mom patiently care for my Great Grandma! <3

~ Seeing how even the smallest can help others! She helped me with the tablecloth!

Beautiful Blessings - 9/15/15

~ Watching T-Tot study in the treehouse! Twas fun when I did that as a kid!

~ Watching Lil' G care for her "school" on the couch! She was serving "lunch" when I found her!

~ Watching L-Jo make herself a pillow fort to look at her book!

~ Watching T-bug play in a dress that all 4 of them have worn! I cant believe she is big enough to wear it!

~ Watching the beautiful sky change from brilliant blue to starry night sky! The day was so nice that my friend and I were able to enjoy a walk to the library and post office!

Beautiful Blessings - 9/12/15

~ Walking in the rain!

~ Listening to the rain fall on the umbrella!

~ The cool air from the rain!

~ Curling up with a blanket and some tea!

~ Splashing barefoot through puddles!

Beautiful Blessings - 8/24/15

~ Listening to L-Jo giggle about her fresh sharpened pencil.

~ Hearing T-bug excitedly tell us about her "buddy date" with L-Jo and T-Tot. Also known as a walk around the block.

~ Going on a buddy date with Lil' G since she was left out last week.

~ Enjoying a picnic in the park, books in the library, and cookies on the park bench with her!

~ Getting our goal of having a truck honk for us!

Photo-A-Day - Day 2!

"Dry" ~ nothing like a dry pretty path to skip through the garden upon!

Flower Blossoms!

The blossoms were so pretty yesterday, I just had to take some pictures! So we went for a walk after Church. :~)

This one ^^^^ looks like a painting!

 I love this one! ^^^^

And some tulips :)

The girls had fun on our walk!

People of Jordan: George and Melanie

George and Melanie have lived here in Jordan for 21 years. George is the Town Justice and has been in village politics for 17 or 18 years. They were on their way in the library as I was leaving. They love having a library, post office, grocery store and the bank in walking distance.They love having the small things, like safe sidewalks. They enjoy being in a small town with great neighbors with a sense of community. They both agree that the events like the Memorial day and the Fall Festival make our town unique.

People of Jordan: Sam and Mary Ann

(Sam)

Sam and his wife, Maryanne have lived here for 2 years. They love living here in Jordan. They moved "south" from the Tug Hill Plateau and they've noticed a significant change in the weather. They love their neighbors as they were nicely welcomed into the neighborhood. Sam enjoys walking on the canal trail and the fact they can walk around town. They enjoy walking to the Post Office, Tops, and the Library in the warmer months. Mary Ann loves the library just as much as Sam does. In fact they wrote a letter to the Editor of the Post Standard to show their appreciation. They love the friendly people and the friendly kitty at the library. Sam and Maryanne are very glad to call, Jordan, home.