truth~

Is it fair to have given us the memory of what was and the desire of what could be when we must suffer what is? 

Neil Jordan

To be truly happy~

They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. 

Tom Bodett

No longer a bud~

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. 

Anaïs Nin

Best known for her candid diary, writer Anaïs Nin (born February 21, 1903) also appeared in the work of experimental filmmakers Kenneth Anger and Maya Deren.

My Daddy~ One year later

~ One year ago today my precious dad departed "out beyond the stars"~ I'd love to tell him that I've fared well, but his presence is deeply missed. I know he would hold my hand and say, "oh gosh Pooh, I'm sorry...it'll be okay..." He's right, it will..it has to be. I love you Daddy ~

Hold Fast to Dreams~

Hold fast to dreams, 

For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird, That cannot fly. 

Langston Hughes

My Little Girl and Hers~

How different a minute can be~ sharing the day, chuckling, jumping into a warm car amidst very cold air! and heading off for a change of pace and a quiet little dinner.... a few typed words, change the minute to fear, sadness, unanswered questions.  Our baby girl and her baby girl...again, fighting to enjoy the tummy time, the sweet movements, knocks, without worry, carefree, alone together, and yet enjoying everyone around them~ daddy and two brothers. grammie's and pop's, aunties and uncles, all excited, waiting with anticipation.  How different a minute can be~ unanswered questions that need to wait... Bless you precious little wee one, mine, and yours.  We love you beyond words.  Prayers for health and God's grace~

Oysters!

All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster's autobiography. 

Federico Fellini

Celebrated Italian director Federico Fellini (born January 20, 1920) started out as a humorist of sorts. In the postwar period he started a business drawing caricatures for American soldiers—it was called the Funny Face Shop.

Thanks you for your sweet insight!