C is for Contrast

con·trast  as defined by Dictionary.com:

to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of;
the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted

This is the tree we planted the summer my brother died.  We named it Everest in honor of his adventures!  Up until last week I thought it was most beautiful in early summer at full bloom. 

 

Then we got this wacky freezing rain/snowstorm and the next morning I saw Everest glistening in the sun, ice covered.  Stunning!

 

 

Oh, the wonders of Mother Nature!!

 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

Beliefs

When my brother, Russ, died he left behind a bevy of cards, letters and writings.  It was enlightening (some of it more enlightenment than I needed) and his personal writings showed me things I did not know we had in common.  It was an unexpected gift.
As Spring cleaning has commenced in our house I once again find myself sorting through cabinets and drawers.  This last weekend I came upon this nugget from my brother.  As I reread this I am so grateful to have his written words~ handwritten on a half sheet of paper ~ from a moment of personal clarity. 

Beliefs

A belief I learned this weekend-
that the earth will continue to exist.  The loss of our perception of the earth is what we most fear. Is it worth the while to prevent the destruction (or change) of the planet.  Our existence is so tiny that it is immeasurable over the full course of time.  Our minds cannot conceive of the full greatness of our existance (sic) let alone the existance (sic) of timeless features i.e. the planets, stars, sun.  The void of understanding is filled with love and God.  God is love.  Love is God.

Again

Again
(əˈgen)

another time; once more

It is April so it is time again for the April A-Z challenge. 
Again, April has caught me by surprise! 
It comes at the same time every year, yet again, I am not prepared.
Last year I told myself if I decided to do the A-Z challenge again, I would prepare ahead of time.
I was not going to get caught up trying to stay on task again.
Again, I am unprepared yet determined to stay the course.
Again, I am going to amaze myself and complete the challenge.
Again, I will succeed.
Again, I will bask in the satisfaction of seeing this process through to the end.
Again, I will remind myself to be better prepared- next year!

365 update time!

June 365 Photo Challenge


Signs Of Summer

Our first trip to West Side Tasty Treat for the season!!


Converted

Early morning beauty captured and converted.....the grey tone enhanced the shaft of light and the reds/pinks of the flowers.

 

As if you didn't already know.....

The Story of My Life~Blog everyday in May

Your top 3 worst traits.....


I asked my husband what my 3 worst traits are and first he said "just 3"?  So I said name some off so that I have some direction and he said he wasn't getting  into a fight tonight.  The kids say I take too many pictures......as in *mama-razzi*.
Whatever!   Guess I am on my own.


Procrastination/Disorganization:  I grouped these 2 because one feeds the other.  Both are based on the same issue.  I am always trying to do too much.  There is so much I want to do.  Due to lack of organization and procrastination I tend to fall in to chaos.  For example, currently I am doing 2 blog challenges and prepping for a new one in June;  I am taking 2 knitting classes this month and at the one that was supposed to finish last Wednesday I spent the entire class ripping everything out and starting over;   I have been cleaning the yard, planting the vegetable garden and herb garden.  However, the bathrooms are filthy; the kitchen table is cluttered; there are baskets of clean laundry in strategic locations; the floors need mopping.  I have no idea where to start, so I will worry about it tomorrow....

Emotional:  I cry when I am sad, mad, happy, frustrated, tired.....
I cry at the movies, watching commercials, listening to songs, reading a book.....  It's a little ridiculous!!

I'm a talker BABBLER:  If the opportunity allows~I can go on and on and on and on and ON!  It is usually only when things are less hectic and I have too much time on my hands, but once I get started I need a slap back to reality.  You might also call me a *sharer* as in ~too much!!

My favorite walk.....

Walk

May 365 photo challenge #eyelove

This is my favorite walk.  My neighbors garden catches my eye all season long and inspires me to plant more and more and more.....

Clouds

Clouds

May 365 photo challenge #eyelove