“Flowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written words. They are the hieroglyphics of angels, loved by all men for the beauty of the character, though few can decipher even fragments of their meaning.”
~Lydia Maria Child ~
It’s so nice to see so many flowers blooming so early in the season. Really helps to boost the spirits to see the beautiful colors and smell the wonderful fragrances.. fills the soul with warmth. At least that is what it does with mine.
These Lupines were taken while my sister and I took a short walk after my chemo treatment this past Wednesday. Luckily they are in my neighbors front yard so I can visit them often..
I went to a flea marker last Saturday here in Hallowell and picked up this lovely green antique bottle for only two bucks..
I also found a box of antique and newer scarfs for $5.oo.. there must have been 20-25 different styles.. most of them pretty nice.. here is just a small handful of them..
Last but not least there has been something I have been wanting to do for a while and I finally did it this week.. nothing earth shattering but it still felt really good. I’ve started making my own dog biscuits.. it’s all natural and with only real ingredients of my own choosing.. and the dogs LOVE them.. I will be making these weekly from now on for them and changing up the flavor. These ones are carrot and ginger, the next ones will be made with crunchy peanut butter.
The week hasn’t been too bad.. has lunch with some nice people.. had good quality time with my sister and enjoyed my time here at home. While there has been other less happy things going on I’m still just trying to enjoy what is good and really appreciate what I do have rather then what I don’t have and am losing. Sometimes its not easy and I do get pretty low but I know I have faith in my heart and love of life to keep my going. Life is too short to hold on to anger and not forgive for when things don’t work out however it doesn’t mean I have to be subjected to situations that aren’t healthy or don’t add positively to my life. My life now has to be mostly positive and as stress free as possible especially if I want to beat this cancer.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
~ peace ~
Hello Laurie,
I hope you are doing better. How’s the Holga? Love to see some shots.
Unfortunately, I had no sales from the Portland Plastic and Pinhole Camera Group’s exhibit last month.
Mark
Mikey.. thank you so much for your words and your friendship which has always been kind and true..
You may not realize how much I enjoy reading your blog posts, so I want to put this in writing. Your words and thoughts during such a difficult time help me focus on what is truly important and meaningful in my own life. You help me stay positive in a world that often puts too many obstacles in the way. Now I’m beginning to see obstacles as opportunities, letting the stress fade way and living in this one grand day. I’m not there yet, completely. Maybe we never really get there; it’s a continual journey. But you help inspire that journey and make it one with less complexity. I thank you for that, my dear friend and will always be a faithful reader and apprentice.