THE MIRACLE OF LOVE...

Thanks Marcia for sending this...so very heartwarming...

CONGRATS MY FRIEND MARCI...

I preferred Kool & The Gang but they won't let me embed their video...so here you go...corney but funny....................in your honor...Congrats on your retirement

THE FLOWER WITH A FACE...

Pansies grown and photographed by Sharon

The Pansy, which means "to weigh or consider" reminds us to think things through before acting. The bloom is open-faced, encouraging us to be open to all possibilities in life. Keep things simple for opportunities are all about...

CELEBRATING MEMORIAL DAY BY...

BY CELEBRATING LIFE, JOY AND MUSIC...

Thanks Marcia for sharing this with us...

MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER...

of my flower garden...

The Peruvian Daffodil

also known as Spider Flower

Member of the Lily family and has

a wonderful fragrance.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY...

The lovely Calla Lily...purity and benevolence...
(grown by Sharon)
The fact remains that the birth cycles of all sentient beings are beginningless, and that countless times in previous lives we have each fulfilled the role of a mother. The feeling of a mother for her child is a classic example of love

For the safety, protection, and welfare of her children, a mother is ready to sacrifice her very life. Recognizing this, children should be grateful to their mothers and express their gratitude by performing virtuous deeds.

~Dalai Lama

WORDS OF WISDOM...

A good refresher:

photo by Sharon

INNER STRENGTH
>
> If you can start the day without caffeine or pep
> pills,
> If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
> If you can resist complaining and boring
> people with your troubles,
>
> If you can eat the same food everyday and be
> grateful
> for it,
>
> If you can understand when loved ones are too busy
> to give you time,
>
> If you can overlook when people take things out
> on you when, through no fault of yours, something
> goes wrong,
>
> If you can take criticism and blame without
> resentment,
>
> If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
>
> If you can conquer tension without medical help,
>
> If you can relax without liquor,
> If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
>
>
>
> well...hell...you are probably a dog!


Have a great week!

A FAMILY CELEBRATION...

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FOR THE BIRTHDAY GIRL...

A little tune by one of your favorites Nora Jones and one of my favorites Bonnie Raitt...what a wonderful blend of voices...hope you enjoy my friend, see you in July.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARCI!!!

IT'S EARTH DAY...

Resolve to contribute to a cleaner, greener Earth: Plant a tree, Recylce, Expand your recycling program, Pick up litter, Call your reps. in Washinton and ask them to support the Clean Water Act...be a part of a better world...there's no end to the ways we can all help. What will you incorporate into your daily life to help?

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It's "I Love this Blog"Award time...I am very happy to give this award to Sarah Sofia for two of her blogs. She has a very insightful and helpful blog called " A healthier way of life" where she and her readers discuss personal experiences with health issues and share knowledge that is helpful to all.

She also has a blog called "Living in Scandinavia" that gives folks like myself who don't travel much a pictoral and descriptive tour of Denmark and surrounding area, including Germany and Paris and that's just in the last couple of months. She and her family have a Bed and Breakfast business and are located in an area with many beautiful scenes. Thanks Sarah Sofia for finding me! and sharing your life, your stories, and your hopes with us. Thank you for your friendship.

I also want to give the award "I love this blog" to my friend Tom. He has been a faithful reader of my blog and has been very supportive. What I love about "What's Going On Here Today" are the posts about local events...especially the music events, even tho, no matter how hard I try, I can't get him to feature ME...the REAL star!!!! Tom and his wife, Miss Priss travel often and they, too, share their trips with Tom's readers. They are delightful folks and good friends.

Check these blogs out, think you will enjoy them and tell 'em Sharon sent you!

http://www.livinginscandinavia.blogspot.com

http://www.ahealthierwayofliving.blogspot.com

http://www.whatsgoingonheretoday.blogspot.com

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL...

Dolly Pardon, one of my favorites, and a woman to be admired for all her success in life...coming from very humble roots. If you don't get chills listening to this song...then you must be dead!!!

THIS IS A MUST SEE...

Look closely, there is a lady to the left of the piano player, she is playing the bass on the piano with her right hand, the fella next to her is playing the fiddle fret board with his left hand, and the melody on the piano with his right. The young man behind the piano player is playing the bow. My only question is, where is that young man's other hand and what is IT doing???? Everyone should see this video...it is a HAPPY scene. ENJOY!
Thanks Tom for sharing this with all of us...


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THE KING!...FISHER...

OK OK, I know its not the greatest photo in the world but I was sitting in the middle of the road hanging out the window of my vehicle and had only a few seconds before he does what he always does when its picture time, he takes off!!!

Meet the Kingfisher...

Long-time symbol of peace and prosperity.. If a Kingfisher enters your life, your will have new sunshine and prosperity unfolding within your life. You may find yourself with a new opportunity and like the Kingfisher when she dives in the water for food, you may feel that you want to take a dive and see what happens...

In Greek mythology. a woman by the name of Halcyone married Ceyx. Shortly after their wedding, Ceyx had to make a voyage. During which there was a great storm and Ceyx drowned. Halcyone walked the shores of the beaches longing for her husband. Then one day his body washed up on the shore. Halcyone was so grieved that she threw herself into the ocean. The gods were so moved by her love for Ceyx that she and her husband were given new life as Kingfishers.

They rose out of the ocean and flew off happily into the blue skies. It was declared the seas would be calm and the sun would shine for seven days before and seven days after the shortest day of the year. This time came to beknown as the Halcyon days. Today, all sunlit days upon the water are considered Halcyon days.

May your life be filled with opportunities that sparkle like the sun on the waters of halcyon days!

Narcissus...

Daffodils (narcissi) are a flower of folklore that can predict your luck for the coming year...If the first daffodil of the year is seen with its hanging head turned away from you, you will have a year of good luck! Also, if you are in the business of ducks and geese and you have eggs to hatch, don't bring the daffodils into the house or you will have no luck in the coming years. Wonder if that goes for bad luck, too?

The fragrance of the daffoldil has been used as a relaxant. It is expecially helpful for folks who have trouble winding down brain activity at the end of the day. So for a relaxing evening, go pick some of those daffodils and fill your home with the calming aroma of the daffodil. Aroma therapy at its finest!

SMARTY PANTS DANCE...

A MOUNTAIN SUNSET...

Each setting sun marks a Rite of Passage. This is the time when day passes the Sacred Pipe to the night. The twilight marks a sudden stillness that shows Mother Nature holding her breath, waiting to exhale the Sacred Pipe's smoke. The hushed silence signals the time for each of us to return thanks for the things we have been able to accomplish, the opportunities we have grasped and the lessons we have learned.

Children of Earth,

You have grown during this passing Sun.

You have successfully moved through this day's Rite of Passage

Rejoice!

And may you never be the same again.

~Jamie Sams

"Earth Medicine"

A COLORFUL REMINDER...

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A BIRD OF ANCIENT TIMES...

PILEATED WOODPECKER

A Woodpecker was sitting high in a tree enjoying a piece of honeycomb. He noticed a toad sitting at the base of the tree looking at the honeycomb wistfully. The woodpecker called down, "Would you like some honeycomb?" and the toad nodded his head eagerly. With this the woodpecker lowered a small basket down for the toad and pulled him up. But just as the toad reached the honeycomb, the woodpecker let go of the basket and the toad landed with a thud on the ground. The little toad was furious at this trickery and began to drink. Soon he had drunk up all the rivers and lakes in the country and there was a severe drought everywhere. The little toad was so happy at his revenge that he began to dance and as he danced, water began to pour out of his body until finally the drought was over. And the moral to this story is...