flawed but authentic

Kenny and I spent a large portion of yesterday with my Mother. It made for an enjoyable, relaxing day. We got up, showered, dressed and leisurely headed to over to see Izzy on the square at Bluebonnet Antiques. My Mother, along with the others who lease space in this building, “keeps” the [...]

You know the song “Rainy Days and Mondays” by The Carpenters? Yea, I like it too. I mean, it isn’t true for me…I like both rainy days and Mondays, but isn’t it a great song?
I had a point. Oh yes, I remember…though rainy days and Mondays don’t get me down, torrential downpours [...]

Yesterday I was IM’ing with a friend on the topic of marital satisfaction - specifically, the much needed balance where both partners have their needs met. This particular blogger happens to be the “giver” in the marriage, whereas the spouse is the primary taker. Needless to say, my friend is tired; in love, [...]

Sometimes this photo is all I need.

This little church in Palm Desert is odd but I kind of love it. The spires have segments of colored glass stuck in all the way up and when the light hits it just right, it’s looks pretty glorious.
I’m not a very religious person, having grown up in a very strict and religious environment, [...]

Earth laughs in flowers.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are fires all around us today. Smoke fills the air and makes me cough and my eyes itch. The orange on these flowers reminds me that things will clear up and make a turn for the better soon.