Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Older, but Not Wiser
Monday, September 16, 2024
Volunteers
Every year I get these magical surprises growing between the bricks of my front patio.
They are volunteers, and they come from summers past to grace us with their beauty.
As I was photographing the one above, I also thanked it in my heart for choosing to be a part of my life, for choosing to be on this earth among us.
You see, these volunteers are not supposed to be here. They were supposed to have died during the harsh winter cold, when everything else died.
They survived a frost so cold it broke our pipes. But it did not break the spirit of these beautiful flowers.
In fact, it made them stronger. They are greener, and more vibrant than any you will find in stores. They have the spirit of those who walked through fire, and came back to tell about it.
Friday, September 13, 2024
As Summer 2024 Gives Way to Autumn
Remember back when I thought if only I managed my time better I could get everything done? I was wrong.
Life is very busy right now, and there truly is not a way around that reality. It is set to change in October with the beginning of preschool. I will have two full weekdays to ride my horse!
I will have a lot more to say about horses when that begins. For now, I’ll catch you all up on life around here through photos.
There will be a day when our 2 year old grandson can ride horses with us, but for now, we have settled on pulling him behind us on our bike rides.
We invested in another e-bike, and have had many amazing adventures on them.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
A New Ride & Thoughts
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Assertive Vs Aggressive
I've been thinking a lot about the idea of assertive versus passive / aggressive. I think it’s a fine line between the switches in our brain.
Here are some random photos of ideas that resonated with me, offered without extra commentary. (Because I deleted the extra commentary.)
"The amygdala is involved in all types of emotional responses, but it's especially important in situations that cause fear, anxiety, or rage." (AI generated)