Happy Holidays!

        

Thank you for reading my little story.

I hope the next few weeks find your hearts filled with peace, laughter,
 and love.
See you next year!

xo

 

Stone and Glass

I love stone walls, bright colors,

and antique wood.

Snow blowing and beautiful faces.

Christmas is the perfect season for all of them.

xo



Long Night Moon

The last moon of 2013.

xo

Our Deer

As long as we've lived in Warren County the deer have

been plentiful.

We've had more than our share of "run-ins" with them,

(unfortunately)

We've marveled at their natural beauty.

Their coats and colors change with the seasons.

They sneak up quietly in the early morning

as the sun breaks through,

and then again in the early evening.

Lately though, I've been noticing their social behavior.

I think these photos show their tender communications

with each other.

They stomp their feet, they grind their food,

they trample each other's backs, they sniff each other,

they share common bedding,

they dig through the snow,

and it looks as though they know how to talk

to each other

without saying a word.

 

They continue to amaze me.

I'm happy they come around and peek into our front door,

and then around to our rear deck,

with a peak into our home.

Their ears perk up and their eyes shine bright.

 

xo

 

 

 

Winter On Her Way

No sun outlasts its sunset,

but will rise again

and bring the dawn.

xo

December

She has a way about her....

xo

Thanksgiving Time

A little bouquet to celebrate you!

Happy Thanksgiving with Love.

xo

Thanks

Thanks to the butterflies, the flowers they love,

and my ability to enjoy them!

xo

Hands

They hold, they work, they love, they create.

xo

November

The birthday celebrations for November have now passed.

They snuck up quietly and passed quickly!

My heart is swollen with gratitude for my family

and friends that helped to fill my heart with joy!

With Thanksgiving around the corner,

I hope people worldwide have the Love in their hearts

that I have in mine.

The photo above was taken of a very special card!
Thank you, thank you!

xo

 



People

I ask people why they have

deer heads on their walls.

Because they're such beautiful animals,

they say.

I think my Mother is attractive.

But,

I'll keep her in photographs!

~Ellen De Generes

xo



To my Mom

Thank you, Mom.

You gave me life.
You gave me dreams.

You gave me Love.

 

xo

Fire

"The heat circulates outward,

but the fire is within."

~Wes

Have a beautiful weekend!

xo

Meadow Lake

My morning ritual starts with a walk.

Aside from the noise of pick up trucks,

and an occasional crow or two,

it's pretty quiet.

I'm surprised that so many people

in my little town

drive noisy pick up trucks.

But. It's OK.

My destination is quiet, and peaceful.

Light filled, and memory filled.

And usually, a Blue Heron.

And wildflowers.

And grapes.

xo



Sugar and Spice

And 30!

Happy Birthday, Tiffany!

Your smile says it all!

xo

MOMA and a Surprise!

So our little rolling stone has gone back home.

It was a whirlwind of a weekend for her.

And for us.

Her poet husband created the greatest card

and surrounded her with the greatest Love.

A huge surprise!

We joined them at MOMA,

followed by a fun lunch,

and created a memory we'll all keep close to our hearts

for a very long time.

Thanks, Matt!

xo

A Surprise!

Surprises make our hearts happy!
A good surprise, that is.
Here's to happy surprises!
And Love.
xo

Climb Every Mountain....

 

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.

Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. 

The winds will blow their freshness into you and the storms their energy,

 while cares will drop off

like autumn leaves,

As age comes on,

 one source of enjoyment after another is closed,

but nature's sources never fail."

~John Muir~

xo

Pumpkin Beer

A novel idea. Pumpkin Beer.

x0

Optimism

Choose to be optimistic.

It feels better.

~Dalai Lama~

xo

Good Bye, October!

Thanks for being a bit sweeter than you were last year.

xo

Trees

A few minutes ago every tree was excited,

bowing to the roaring storm,

waving, swirling, tossing their branches

in glorious enthusiasm like worship.

But though to the outer ear these trees

are now silent,

their songs never cease.

~John Muir~

Tree Peony; taken in NJ

xo



October

I love October.

I miss May.

xo

A Naturalist's View

 

"The more clearly we can focus our attention

on the wonders and realities of the universe about us,

the less taste we shall have for destruction."

~Rachel Carson

xo

Peace. Love. Beer.

A tourist!

 Beer enthusiast!

 Amy Helm

Peace Bell

 The hills at Woodstock

Last weekend we took a ride.

There was a craft beer festival

at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

A beautiful, sunny Autumn day

was the backdrop for craft beer, music, and memories.

It was the  original site of Woodstock that now houses the Center.

Beautiful grounds, architecture, landscape, and sculptures

capture the Love and Happiness that musicians

and concert goers from the world over spilled over

onto these holy grounds more than 40 years ago.

Levon Helm's daughter Amy entertained the audience

with her touring band.

We couldn't help but feel nostalgic

thinking back on our teenage years!

Some of the musicians that played at the concerts

have passed,

but their music lives on and on.

The craft brewers were in full force,

and I can attest that the craft beer industry

is in full swing!

A great time was had by all.

xo