Turn on the Light

Golden Light

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. ~ Albus Dumbledore (by Steven Kloves (screenplay), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)

I do realize that I shared almost the same picture the other day. There are a few subtle differences and I had a very hard time deciding which one to post a few days ago. I decided to share them both.


It was a most spectacular morning. We have been having quite a few of them lately it seems. Large fluffy clouds and all. And the most amazing moon sightings. With wispy clouds drifting by. Beautiful.

Sleepy Monday

Boy oh boy. I don’t know about you, but I have had the worst time staying awake all day. I just wanted to take a nap all day long. Maybe it was the picture I shared with you yesterday, it was giving me the sleep very soundly vibe. Our dogs do sleep very peacefully, especially when they are running in their sleep. That always cracks me up.


Hope you all had a great day & weren’t fighting the yawns all day long like me.

So Relaxing

So Relaxing

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ~ Theodore Roosevelt

Begin New

Begin New

On Wednesday morning, I was greeted by the most amazing sunrise when I opened my blinds. I quickly finished up what I was in the middle of, grabbed my camera and ran downstairs and outside to shoot. Well, the sky had changed quite a bit. When I first looked at it, it was the most amazing shades of red and pink and orange. The sky was just brilliantly lit. It took my breath away.


And in a matter of 15 minutes or so, it went from those amazing colors to the most soothing shades of gold. I did nothing to touch up this photo. There was nothing to do. I played around with it for a bit and realized that the photo as shot was just how it should be.

You know, sometimes, in the midst of life, we can feel pretty bogged down with all the details. And in a matter of 15 minutes, or an hour, or a day those details can completely shift and change into something just as amazing if not very, very different. And, it too can have the ability to take our breaths away.

Hold on to those amazing sunrises and remember that they are issuing in a brand new day. A day full of hope, a day full of promise and a day full of amazing colors. These things are always there, even if sometimes you have to look a little harder to find them.

Peace comes not from the absence of conflict, but from the ability to cope with it. ~ Anonymous

Again, thank you for checking in with me and sharing my journey. I hope that you find something worthwhile in my ramblings and will forgive me for the times that I may misspeak for I am still learning.

Dogs and Star Wars

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The first step to correcting a mistake is patience. ~ from Star Wars The Clone Wars

I finished my book today and cannot wait to get started on the next one. I am reading the original books from the original Star Wars movies. My brother, Kelly, loaned me his copies. (And after I finish the next one I am on to the books that Diana loaned to me.) They are from, well a long time ago. I mean the pages are yellowing and everything. I can remember seeing them in his room as a child and really wanting to read them someday. I'm not sure he ever knew that.


We have been trading books back and forth for the past few years. He gets me into series and then I get him into series. It's been very fun. So, earlier today I finished reading The Empire Strikes Back. Definitely not my favorite movie from the saga. Although after reading the book I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. I'm very excited to begin reading the next one - Return of the Jedi. That is my favorite movie of all six. We will see if the book is as good. I am feeling a bit tired tonight and may not be able to keep my eyes open long enough to get started on it tonight. We will see.

And for tonight, please enjoy this simple picture of my boys (dogs) again. They are more than willing to have their pictures taken. Especially if there are treats waiting for them!

Have a great Wednesday and see you tomorrow!

It really is that simple

Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain – and most fools do.  But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving. ~ Dale Carnegie

Here we are another evening. Tonight I decided to go back to a favorite subject of mine. My dogs. Or as they are affectionately called in our house - the boys.

I've always been a dog person. And, I'm pretty sure that you have figured that out by now. They are so very easy to please. Some water, some food and some scratching every day and they are happy as can be. It doesn't take much. Simple.

If only we could be so simple with each other. Some kind words, some smiles and laughter, some looking out for each other. Simple.

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