Friday, June 6th 2014

 1944 Echoes

Today it is difficult to look at the water's edge and not think of

what took place on five landing beaches 70 years ago. The Allied

invasion of Normandy became a great time of prayer. 

President Roosevelt lead the nation with words of faith and hope.

". . . Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, 

this day have set upon a mighty endeavor . . .

to set free a suffering humanity." 

If you take time to read the entire prayer you will be inspired and

grateful to those soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Allied Forces.

A different body of water, but still an ocean, inspired Robert Frost

and it seems a fitting day to invite the reading of  "Once By The Pacific."

"Great waves looked over others coming in
And thought of doing something to the shore. . . "

      Do you find that prayer and poetry often hold hands?

                                  

Thursday, June 5th 2014

Desert

"The desert and the parched land will exult:"
                            Isaiah, Chapter 35, Verse 1

                                           
                                              "The desert will bloom."


On this night in 1968 when Robert Kennedy
was assassinated in Los Angeles, many
believed that justice and beauty
and hope were lost once again.
Kennedy had just won the California primary
and was leaving the Ambassador Hotel
when shots rang out.

"Some men see things as they are and say why, 
I dream things that never were and say why not."
                                                 -Robert Kennedy

Words can be more powerful than weapons.

What words do you live by?
If you try to bring beauty into the wilderness
with words you are doing something fine and good.
Keep doing it!

Wednesday, June 4th 2014

Testing

Henry Ford tested his first automobile on this day in 1896.
It was the beginning of a form of transportation that
continues today on freeways & city streets & backroads all
over the world. We are still trying to perfect the car.

A real test by pro-democracy demonstrators took place
on June 4, 1989 in China, when government tanks
 rolled into Tiananmen Square. Many people died
for their beliefs that day.

"America's support for human rights and democracy
is our noblest export."  -William J. Bennett

And in our democracy, on this day in 1919, women were
finally guaranteed the right to vote when The U.S. Senate
passed the 19th Amendment.

            Antique Roses for Remembrance   

. . .  including Paul & Milrea who are celebrating
their 70th wedding anniversary. 

Take today and remember something beautiful.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2014

Seasons

"To everything there is a season, and a time 

to every purpose under the heaven."  -Ecclesiastes

In the news we hear that the Hurricane Season is officially here.

From June until the end of November be aware, especially from 

North Carolina to Texas.

Mother Nature is certainly unpredictable!

This is the season for tomatoes also. Did you plant an Early Girl

or Big Boy only to find yellow teardrops peeking out from the

branches? It happens. Nature is full of surprises. Just smile.

Or today you might "Howl." Allen Ginsberg, the beat poet was
born on this day in 1926.
Ten years later the author of "Lonesome Dove" was 
born Larry Jeff McMurtry.

"Nothing good ever comes without a price." -Larry McMurtry

Do you agree with Mr. McMurtry? 

Monday, June 2nd, 2014

Rejection & Thank You

Rejection happens to every artist. That simple fact does not make it any easier.
The writer, painter, photographer, or actor sends work out into the world.
Then editors, gallery owners, and film directors take control.

However . . .

One day if you are truly blessed, someone will approach you and ask for your
work. At that moment you will feel as though the greatest gift has just been
given to you!  

A request for your work is never forgotten -- the person, the
place, the time -- all become very special in your growth as an artist.

Thank you becomes the thought and the word for that day!

May such a moment happen to you.

      

Remember the words Thank You.

(You know who you are . . Thank You.)

June 1st 2014 continued

Yesterday & Today

When this blog came to be something on a page,

the idea was to work in words and an image each day. 

Yesterday (due to a computer problem)
no image appeared for exercise.

Presenting today for yesterday: 

Some happy feet caught at a Triathlon yesterday.

Now run. . . because,  it's now today!

June 1st 2014

Exercise

If we believe that each human being is born with a mind a body and a spirit,
then if follows that to be fully human we need to keep all parts in good
working condition.
Some random quotes on the subject of exercise:


"An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day."
                                                       -Henry David Thoreau


"Faith is the muscle of the spirit . . . strengthened through study,
prayer, and meditation."    -Geard de Marigny