Because Even A Trip To The Car Wash On The Way Home (that Turned Out To Be In Vain, Because The Birds

Because even a trip to the car wash on the way home (that turned out to be in vain, because the birds in our neighborhood are immediately determined to use our SUV for target practice😩)becomes the impetus for a kinda surrealistic modern art exhibit…….yeah, art is indeed everywhere lol……Bon Jeudi, mes amis!

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

Ziggy. Yep, I do believe I’m on the rejoicing end, because, as you can see, these thorns have some pretty gorgeous roses in my front garden this week…….just sayin’….,Bon Samedi, mes amis!

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. Ralph Waldo Emerson. Look at the base of this mushroom…..having braved it’s way to grow into the middle of this stump it’s now sheltering new wee ones at it’s base…..I’m forever grateful for those who have come alongside to tutor, mentor, pass along wisdom, brave souls who’ve been there & done that & are willing to share their hard won expertise…..you have made a difference…….thank you….I’m hoping I do the same…….Bon Mardi, mes amis!

Solitude is the soil in which genius is planted, creativity grows, and legends bloom; faith in oneself [and trust in the One who created you]is the rain that cultivates a hero to endure the storm, and bare the genesis of a new world, a new forest. Mike Norton, White Mountain [thoughts in brackets , mine]. So eloquently stated, Mr Norton….I’m inclined to agree….Bon Samedi, mes amis!

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 MSG. So many small lights make great impact in darkness…..it’s all about Love, all about Him…..Soli Deo Gloria….Joyeux Vendredi, mes amis et Shabbat Shalom!

Belated Mother’s Day lunch today, avoiding the crowds yesterday……thank you Maddy!! 😘 Now, go back to minding the GAP…….lol….Bon Lundi, mes Amis!!