Otis and shaky
Otis was a little younger and smaller.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Poem - nice message
A few months ago I went to a session about self compassion and I just ran across this poem that the speaker shared with us. Wanted to share it in case it resonated with anyone else.
Fire
by Judy Brown
What makes a fire burn
is space between the logs,
a breathing space.
Too much of a good thing,
too many logs
packed too tight
can douse the flames
almost as surely
as a pail of water would.
So building fires
requires attention
to the spaces in between,
as much as to the wood.
When we are able to build
open spaces
in the same way
we have learned
to pile on the logs,
then we can come to see how
it is fuel, and the absence of the fuel
together, that makes fire possible.
We only need to lay a log
lightly from time to time
A fire
grows
simply because the space is there,
with openings
in which the flame
that knows just how it wants to burn
can find its way.
by Judy Brown
What makes a fire burn
is space between the logs,
a breathing space.
Too much of a good thing,
too many logs
packed too tight
can douse the flames
almost as surely
as a pail of water would.
So building fires
requires attention
to the spaces in between,
as much as to the wood.
When we are able to build
open spaces
in the same way
we have learned
to pile on the logs,
then we can come to see how
it is fuel, and the absence of the fuel
together, that makes fire possible.
We only need to lay a log
lightly from time to time
A fire
grows
simply because the space is there,
with openings
in which the flame
that knows just how it wants to burn
can find its way.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Pictures of a bird bath and possible news
Hi,
I have applied to program to go to China for 10 days next July. It is an education program to promote global education. I should know soon if I am accepted. Just giving you all a heads up about it.
Also, this is the picture of a birdbath my neighbor made using some of my left over ceramic pieces. I think it is really cool.
I have applied to program to go to China for 10 days next July. It is an education program to promote global education. I should know soon if I am accepted. Just giving you all a heads up about it.
Also, this is the picture of a birdbath my neighbor made using some of my left over ceramic pieces. I think it is really cool.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Better Late than Never!
We made a surprise trip to Baton Rouge in January. Had a nice visit with Brad's siblings. Edith is keeping VERY busy as usual and doing very well over all. Went to lunch with Kelly and Kathryn at the Magnolia Cafe. The highlight was a viewing of the new bridge to New Roads. Actually, no joke intended, it was an impressive sight. Getting ready to head out for 11 days to Fla. Feb. 16-28 to watch McKenna and Keaton while Erin and Matt go to a vet conference in Las Vegas. (Sure...a vet conference) Brad says he's staying the whole time...we'll see! :-)
All is well here.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Blog history
Phil has been looking into ways to save our blog entries for posterity and possibly moving it to a different website. I will let him take the lead on that since my only reason for starting the blog was to share information and pictures between us. I like this site and I like the one he is suggesting so I will be happy with either one.
Phil will tell us more, I hope, and then we can all take a look and comment.
Phil will tell us more, I hope, and then we can all take a look and comment.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Surprise Snow...
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