Lady Traveler's Lazy Days of Summer

Every day is an opportunity to make a new happy ending.

May you live all the days of your life happily.

Days of Summer
in my own backyard

Summer is here.

The days seem to fly by.

That is why we have to purpose to slow them down.

How?  By doing those special things that we love.

Reading.  Walking.  Writing. 

Having coffee with a neighbor.

Sharing a glass of wine with a friend.

Days of Summer
Traveling...
...this time to Paris 2014

Taking that long-awaited holiday, whether near or far.
Watching a favorite summer movie.
Inviting family over for a BBQ
(it's called grillin' here in the south)

Days of Summer
Playing...
...Surfside SC 2015

Wearing your favorite flip-flops
(mine come from Walmart).
Cotton tops.  White shorts.  Swimsuits
(come on, gals, forget about looking perfect, and
put that swimsuit on and enjoy every warm minute!)

Days of Summer
Flowers...
at our first home in South Carolina

Working in your garden.

Stopping to smell the roses.

Watch out for those bees.

We even have wasps, not to mention the mosquitos!

Days of Summer
Swimming...
...Tuscon, AZ 2016

Swimsuit. Check.

Sunscreen.  Check.

Sunglasses.  Check.

Beach towel.  Check!

Hello Beach!  

Hello swimming pool!

(in-ground or plastic)

Days of Summer
Biking...
Huntington Beach CA  2016


Summertime, and the livin' is easy...
Don't let it pass you by.

Well, Robinski and I hit the road next week,
so I'll be writing from Oklahoma, Missouri, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

Until then ...

I wish you oceans of happy summer blessings!

You will show me the path of life;
in Your presence is fullness of joy;
at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11

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Mother's Day 2011

Mother's Day at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens 2011

A new path lies before us; we're not sure where it leads;

but God goes on before us, providing all our needs.

This morning as I sip my Starbuck's vanilla latte, I'm sitting on a bench in a most peaceful garden writing in my journal. I hear the soothing fountains, the chirping birds, and the flowers proudly strut their colors. God's creation at its finest.

I express my thankfulness to God, then pray for those living in tornado-torn and flood-worn areas of our country. I remember family and friends, and end with a prayer for the USA, and for the peace of Jerusalem.

I'm in a people-watching state-of-mind...lots of material for future stories. One thing in particular stands out -- all mothers are in their glory. Fathers and husbands, and all men in general, are biding their time, sacrificing their golf day, their date with their favorite TV sports program -- all for the love of the special women in their lives. Will they ever know how much their sacrifice is appreciated? Maybe not. But their women will cherish these moments forever. Honest.

My grown children are in SoCal, my Mom is in heaven, and Rob is working, but God has given me another special lady in my life: Rob's mother. When I finish revelling in my own special moments here at the gardens, I'll take a drive to The Agape Assisted Living Home, where they will have an afternoon tea for all the lovely ladies.

So whether you're surrounded by loved ones, or you're alone like me, make the best of this day. Don't feel sorry for yourself. Instead, count your blessings, then treat yourself. You deserve it!

Oceans of blessings to you on this Mother's Day, 2011.