Since I'm a country person by nature. I simply love the views from my back porch. I get to see all kinds of birds, especially if I decide to sit out there early in the mornings. The red birds, blue birds, mocking birds, black birds, etc., are all up and at it. There are many, many more birds to listen to and observe. They are too many to mention.
From the porch, I can see squirrels playing on the woodpile. One of them has a white chest. It can be easily identified if he comes to play again. They are full of chatter and energy in the early morning hours.
From the back porch, I can also observe the rabbits running through the garden. They have no problem in helping themselves to our nice freshly-grown vegetables. They take bites from the tomatoes; the rabbits take samples from all kinds of greens and beans. There is enough, though, for us, and the animals, too. I really, really enjoy the simple pleasure of sitting on my back porch.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
A Wonderful Late-Spring Day!
What a wonderful late-spring summerish day! The garden is producing, the humming birds are arguing, the rainfall is adequate for this time of year, and life is beautiful. I am doing so much better these days. My Family, friends and neighbors seem to be doing ok. What's not to be thrilled about?
Well, I'm NOT estatic about gas prices going up on a daily basis. It is now nearing $4.00 per gallon. I need to relearn how to ride my 'ol bicycle. Food prices have jumped the proverbial gun, also. Whenever we go to the grocery stores, the items we purchase on a regular basis are always a few cents more each. Every trip amounts to a $2.00 or a $3.00 increase. That's a real downer. But, there's no getting around any of it. Life goes on and on and on........................!
I'm truly thankful for Hubby's garden! We can eat fresh veggies all summer long, and we'll put some away to help out with our meals during the fall and winter months.
I really enjoy eating squash, okra, green beans, tomatoes, etc., right from the soil. Our veggies are organically grown. No pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Of course, the insects and the animals get their share of the garden. So we have to plant enough for all of them. They have to eat, too!
The squirrels, rabbits, deer, field mice, ants, bugs, (all sorts), get their portion of our garden. They are entitled because they are all part of the natural order of things. Just leave some for us, please! Thanks! Life is wonderful!
Well, I'm NOT estatic about gas prices going up on a daily basis. It is now nearing $4.00 per gallon. I need to relearn how to ride my 'ol bicycle. Food prices have jumped the proverbial gun, also. Whenever we go to the grocery stores, the items we purchase on a regular basis are always a few cents more each. Every trip amounts to a $2.00 or a $3.00 increase. That's a real downer. But, there's no getting around any of it. Life goes on and on and on........................!
I'm truly thankful for Hubby's garden! We can eat fresh veggies all summer long, and we'll put some away to help out with our meals during the fall and winter months.
I really enjoy eating squash, okra, green beans, tomatoes, etc., right from the soil. Our veggies are organically grown. No pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Of course, the insects and the animals get their share of the garden. So we have to plant enough for all of them. They have to eat, too!
The squirrels, rabbits, deer, field mice, ants, bugs, (all sorts), get their portion of our garden. They are entitled because they are all part of the natural order of things. Just leave some for us, please! Thanks! Life is wonderful!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Moving Forward!
It's due time that I move forward with my life; I want to do something meaningful. What to do? I haven't the foggiest. I am praying to God to grant me a nice position on the internet. I definitely want something legitimate. Or,I would love to sell nice things for the home. Items that are useful as well as unusual and beautiful.
I have been ill and depressed for a long time; almost a year. Now, all thanks to the Almighty God, I feel so much better. I really feel like creating something nice, or helping others or whatever else the Heavenly Father has in store for me. I need to be and feel useful.
I'll keep praying for faith to wait on the Lord. He surely has a purpose and a definite plan for the balance of my life. I can't wait to discover what it is. It just very well may be in my home or right in my backyard. We're always the last to discover the wonderful treasures that are all around us. Things that we take for granted can easily become our lifeline to moving ahead in our lives!
I have been ill and depressed for a long time; almost a year. Now, all thanks to the Almighty God, I feel so much better. I really feel like creating something nice, or helping others or whatever else the Heavenly Father has in store for me. I need to be and feel useful.
I'll keep praying for faith to wait on the Lord. He surely has a purpose and a definite plan for the balance of my life. I can't wait to discover what it is. It just very well may be in my home or right in my backyard. We're always the last to discover the wonderful treasures that are all around us. Things that we take for granted can easily become our lifeline to moving ahead in our lives!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Rocking On!
I'm Rocking and rolling on with my life. Many things are happening. I can hardly keep up. The Family from Houston, Texas is coming to vist in March! I'm looking forward to that. Granddaughter is probably taller than I am by now. It doesn't take much. I'm about five feet even in height.
My grandson was just born when I saw him last year in Texas. Now, he is walking and getting into everything. He's just being a very healthy little tyke. Dominic is so very precious! So is his Big Sis, Y'Mani. She is my very own Sweetheart. I Truly love her so much.
My youngest daughter, Tara, is my heart. I think I actually breathe for her. I love Tara. I can't say or think it enough. The Great God of our precious Universe knows it. He knows everything. I love my spouse, Joseph, and my oldest daughter, Valerie. They are so special.
May God Bless us all!!
My grandson was just born when I saw him last year in Texas. Now, he is walking and getting into everything. He's just being a very healthy little tyke. Dominic is so very precious! So is his Big Sis, Y'Mani. She is my very own Sweetheart. I Truly love her so much.
My youngest daughter, Tara, is my heart. I think I actually breathe for her. I love Tara. I can't say or think it enough. The Great God of our precious Universe knows it. He knows everything. I love my spouse, Joseph, and my oldest daughter, Valerie. They are so special.
May God Bless us all!!
Friday, January 11, 2008
Time to Refresh!
2008! New Beginnings! This is a time to renew and refresh our lives. We can begin by teaching ourselves to think differently. Let us begin our new thinking by being positive. We can do it. It is just as easy to see the clouds full of rain, as it is to see only a drought. Make great things happen by first meditating on positive events; then, 'speaking' them into existence.
The weak can survive by thinking harder on wonderful goals, rather than simply being stagnant and accepting the dregs that life many times send their way. Begin to treat those dregs like hot potatoes. Bounce them away from your sight. You'll profit so much better without them.
As long as you're breathing, and can think on a reasonable scale, it's never too late to begin to think extraordinarily pleasant and marvelous thoughts. Many of them just may come true! Try it!
The weak can survive by thinking harder on wonderful goals, rather than simply being stagnant and accepting the dregs that life many times send their way. Begin to treat those dregs like hot potatoes. Bounce them away from your sight. You'll profit so much better without them.
As long as you're breathing, and can think on a reasonable scale, it's never too late to begin to think extraordinarily pleasant and marvelous thoughts. Many of them just may come true! Try it!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
My Dog Nassau
Nassau is a mixed poodle. He weighs about eight pounds and he is a very intelligent little dog. Nassau is 13 years old, but everyone that sees him for the first time think he is a precious little puppy. I believe he likes to be treated as if he's younger than he is. Nassau is such a lovable creature, too. For the past week, he has been mourning for his friend Buddy, who passed away the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, 2007. Buddy was an 80-pound Labrador Retriever.
It did not matter that the two dogs were so different in size, age, or breed. They were friendly and considerate of each other until the end of Buddy's life. Nassau cried and refused to eat for at least a week. We were afraid for his life as well. Now, for the first time in 13 years, Nassau is alone in our backyard. I make sure I spend more time with Nassau now. I talk to him more, and I try to run and romp with him regularly. He seems to be coming around slowly.
This morning Nassau ate his breakfast fairly good. He did not stay in his dog house as if he's shielding himself from the world. He came out and played with me and he also played and wagged his tail with Hubby. We were estatic to see Nassau in such positive spirits. I think from this point on, he will be ok. We miss Buddy, too. He was a great friend to us, as well.
Nassau and Buddy ate and shared their food. Sometimes we watched them as they let each other eat from their bowls. Although they each had their own dog house, they insisted on sharing just one of the houses. They were different from humans, but we could have learned many lessons from Nassau and Buddy in having and being true friends.
It did not matter that the two dogs were so different in size, age, or breed. They were friendly and considerate of each other until the end of Buddy's life. Nassau cried and refused to eat for at least a week. We were afraid for his life as well. Now, for the first time in 13 years, Nassau is alone in our backyard. I make sure I spend more time with Nassau now. I talk to him more, and I try to run and romp with him regularly. He seems to be coming around slowly.
This morning Nassau ate his breakfast fairly good. He did not stay in his dog house as if he's shielding himself from the world. He came out and played with me and he also played and wagged his tail with Hubby. We were estatic to see Nassau in such positive spirits. I think from this point on, he will be ok. We miss Buddy, too. He was a great friend to us, as well.
Nassau and Buddy ate and shared their food. Sometimes we watched them as they let each other eat from their bowls. Although they each had their own dog house, they insisted on sharing just one of the houses. They were different from humans, but we could have learned many lessons from Nassau and Buddy in having and being true friends.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Day of Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving Day, 2007. We have much to be grateful for. I have access to many nutritious foods. I can entertain myself in a variety of ways; reading books and newspapers or magazines, watching TV, using the internet for multiple purposes; talking on the 'phone with family and friends.
I have vehicles to ride in, I can walk a fairly good distance at a time, I can walk over to some friends in the neighborhood's homes. I am grateful for all these things and many more. I certainly do not take life for granted. Sometimes it can be really difficult. But if you continue to show thanks and gratefulness, everything will eventually become easier for you.
Being in a thankful and a joyous mood continously takes much practice, but in the end, it is so beneficial. It's a plus for the nervous system. It keeps anxieties at bay when you remain calm and peaceful under trying circumstances. Let us all start on this Day of Thanksgiving, and let's make everyday a day of thankfulness.
I have vehicles to ride in, I can walk a fairly good distance at a time, I can walk over to some friends in the neighborhood's homes. I am grateful for all these things and many more. I certainly do not take life for granted. Sometimes it can be really difficult. But if you continue to show thanks and gratefulness, everything will eventually become easier for you.
Being in a thankful and a joyous mood continously takes much practice, but in the end, it is so beneficial. It's a plus for the nervous system. It keeps anxieties at bay when you remain calm and peaceful under trying circumstances. Let us all start on this Day of Thanksgiving, and let's make everyday a day of thankfulness.
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