Winter Color

A collage of images
from my morning walk.
Can Spring be far behind?

Happy Monday!

Change

"The only way
to make sense
out of change
is
to plunge into it,
move with it,
and
join the dance."
Alan Watts

Your Circle

May your circle
be unbroken.

Renewed Hope

The US Post Office
issues a new stamp today.
In recognition of
the Lunar New Year.
"Year of the Tiger"
A symbol of renewed Hope
for our future.

Hope for the world.
Renewed.

peace

love and happiness

Happy

When someone asks you
what you wanna be
when you
grow up
tell them
you wanna be
happy.

henry

"the world
is but a canvas
to
the imagination."
thoreau

Your Nest

Whether your nest
be tiny or large
city scape
or country haven
sea side
or street side
I hope it is
warm
and comfortable
colorful
and creative
and
where
you want
to be.

TGIS...

Here's to
causes
of celebration!
Happy Weekend!

Friday Flowers

With love
from me to you!

Me

"Life is your art.
An open, aware heart
is your camera.
A oneness with your world
is your film.
Your bright eyes
and easy smile
is your museum."
Ansel Adams

Dinner Guests

"Our task must be
to free ourselves...
by widening our circle
of compassion
to embrace
all living creatures
and the whole of
nature
and its beauty."
Albert Einstein

Bravery

Be brave.
Even if you're not,
pretend to be.
No one can tell
the difference.

Strength

"Anyone can give up;
it's the easiest
thing in the
world to do.
But to hold it
together
when everyone else
would understand
if you fell apart,
that's true strength."
Anon

Sunday River

"Water is good.
It benefits all things
and does not
compete with them."

-Lao Tzu

Spring

Will be here
in 77 days!

Have a great weekend!
Love, Linda xo

Happy New Year!

May the warm winds
of heaven
blow softly upon
your house,
May the Great Spirit
bless all who enter there,
May your moccasins
Make happy tracks
in many snows,
And may the rainbow
always touch your shoulder.
A Cherokee Blessing

Once In a Blue Moon

It's a rather rare occasion
typically every 20 years,
that we experience
one month
with a double dose
of a full moon.
December 2009
is one of those rare occasions.
A Blue Moon.
And I don't mean the beer!
The last "Blue Moon"
on New Year's Eve
happened in 1990.
So, tonight if you
are not blinded by the snow,
or partying too hard to remember,
take a peek at a gift from Mother Nature.
Northern Utah is expected to have clear skies
with the blue moon visible!
What about
a trip to Utah?
No? OK,...
On second thought,
what about a frosty "Full Moon" lager
to cheer the Blue Moon?!
If you get a chance
be sure to check
the "Blue Moon Brewing Co."
website for a countdown
to a rare occasion!

Be safe, be warm, be kind.

"One
kind word
can warm
three
winter months." A Japanese Proverb

With Love this New Year's Eve,
Linda

Birthday Girl

So, to earn her living
this kid heals hearts.
And when she sings,
she steals hearts!
And, she stole
my brother's heart.
long time ago. In college.
And, today is this kid's
Birthday!
She's Kim.
and,
She's a lefty.
Who likes to laugh
and sing
and sip tea in the afternoon
and knit pretty things
She's a pianist and
a baker.
Did I say she sings?
And, She sews
Halloween costumes.
And,
She digs black sweaters
with blue jeans.
And Yoga
and a new Latin dance form!
And she sends nice cards
and they arrive on time.
And she digs buttery leather
and sterling silver.
And her 3 youngin's.
And her porch.
And her deck.
And perfect weather
In Summer.
So today as we celebrate you,
Hope you can
Kick back, relax and enjoy
your day..
before you polish up
those skis
and head for the slopes!
I hope
your '09 Birthday
is your finest yet!
Love and Hugs,
Missin' you...
Lin & Co. xo

Oh baby..

Hope you can hit
the warm open road
where the sun warms
your skin
and the sky
heals your soul...
'cuz baby,...
it's cold
outside!

Happy Tuesday!
Love,
Linda xo

Monday, Monday

Hope it's a good one!

Sir James

After the war
this kid met a girl.
At a parade.
A Saint Patty's Day Parade.
They fell in love.
He was James, she Alice.
And today
we celebrate James.
His life led him to
a Firehouse,
and the building trade,
the human service sector,
and he earned his PHD
in love....
For his 4 punks, and
his 8 Grand Punks.
He demanded shirts with pockets
to hold his cigs.
He liked his Silver Bullets.
And Scotch and Water.
And Tierney's.
And ice cream and spaghetti.
(but not together!)
And home made shortbread.
And, his adoring Mother.
And he loved the Green Bay Packers.
And Dunkin's.
And his main squeeze....
Like no man could.
And he had just about
every disease known to man!
But he fought.
And he fought hard.
We lost him way too soon.
1991, at Thanksgiving.
So, as we celebrate the birth of Sir James,
we are reminded of his immeasurable love
for his wife, his children, his grandchildren
and anyone who needed a lending hand.
Thank You, Dad
With my unending love,
Lin xo

Across The Lands

As Christmas unfolds
in homes and hearts
across the world,
we become united
as one.
To the sad and lonely
my wish is for Hope.
To the young at heart
my wish is for Magic.
To those less fortunate
my wish is for a bright future.
To those who sacrifice
I extend to you my sincere thanks.
And to my family
near and far,
present and past,
Thank you for your Love.
Happy Christmas!
With Love to All,
Linda xo

I'm Tellin' You Why...

Santa Claus is coming...
to town!!

I hope the kiddies
of all ages
hear the bells!

Have a beautiful Christmas Eve
surrounded
by those you love most!

Love,
Linda xo

A Little Bit of Love

From me to you!
And...
You better not cry...
I'm tellin' you why...

Happy Wednesday!
Love, Linda xo